A Vertical Lift Module (VLM) has a series of drawers (trays) that are picked up by an automatic lift and deposited in picking bays. These systems consist of two rows of slotted supports which contain trays that are transported by an automated elevator from the supports to the picking bay.
The elevator moves vertically in the center between the two rows of supports and presents the tray out to the operator. It is controlled by a hardware and software system that is efficient and easy to use. Our Modula vertical lift can support up to 70 tonnes of storage and the elevator can move at speeds of average 2 metres per second. Vertical lifts evolved from the vertical carousel in the 90’s and are the new technology in automated storage.

A Vertical Carousel has a series of carriers (shelves) supported by chains that rotate vertically in a closed loop. All inventory stored in a Vertical Carousel is moved when parts are retrieved (picked) and replenished. Vertical Carousels were the original type of automated vertical storage introduced many years ago with machines still in operation after 30 years. They are ideal for small parts. The shelves stop in front of a bench where the operator can pick from an ergonomic height. Vertical carousels need to have a fairly balanced load so the motors are not struggling to move the shelves around. Small parts are normally in storage bins which are pulled out so that the operator doesn’t have to reach in to get a part.

Vertical Lift Machines also known as Vertistore is the Australian dealer for Modula in both Australia and NZ. Previously known as Vertical Carousels, Lift Machines save business space and money.

Tilly’s Crawler Parts is our newest installation – 2 x MX50D, at 9.9m high. The unique feature of this installation is that the roof height has been extended by a further 4 metres, to allow for higher Modula Lifts.

The company previously had 3 x 15-year-old D250 machines, which proved to be so reliable that the decision was made to buy new Modula Lifts.

Startrack is a leader in the 3PL industry. They have invested in 4 x ML25D, at 9.3m high. This is the largest single installation of Modula Lift machines and the first to include Put to Light technology.

Startrack chose to use Modula because the company believes we are the “Rolls Royce” of the industry, and we have the best design elements, which translate into very reliable lift machines.

Elphinstone had previously invested in Modula and became repeat customers. The company recently chose to install 2 x ML75D. Elphinstone boasts the highest Modula machine in Australia; it measures an astonishing 12m in height.

The company used Modula’s unique weight distribution plate technology for their new machines, so as to satisfy the structural engineers’ concerns about the warehouse’s floor load capacity.

G James is a national company that supplies glass and aluminium windows. They have recently installed a new aluminium extrusion press with a unique handling system – the first to go into operation in the world.

VLM won the tender to supply a Modula MC50D 6.1m high Lift. Both the automated storage system and the company’s new extrusion line have been supplied by Italian companies.