Vertical Lift Modules

Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

High-density small parts storage. Faster picking. Ergonomic access.

Lift Power designs and integrates Vertical Lift Module (VLM) solutions that bring parts directly to your operators—freeing up floor space, speeding order fulfillment, and improving accuracy. From e-commerce and MRO to manufacturing and healthcare, our VLM systems are engineered around your SKUs, throughput requirements, and workflows.

Design • Supply • Integration • Modernization • Service & Support
New & existing facilities — standalone or fully integrated with WMS/ERP

Request VLM Consultation View VLM Options   Typical projects: 500–60,000+ trays / storage locations

Typical VLM Impact

Why Vertical Lift Modules?

Vertical Lift Modules are enclosed, automated storage systems that use trays and an extractor to deliver parts directly to an operator at an ergonomic access opening. Instead of walking aisles and searching shelving, your team stays in one place while the system brings the right item, at the right time, to the right person.

Recover Valuable Floor Space

• Replace rows of shelving or drawer cabinets with a compact, vertical footprint.
• Take advantage of clear height you already own, often up to 30–60 feet.
• Free up space for value-adding activities like production, packing, or staging.

Boost Picking Speed

• Goods-to-person sequencing eliminates travel time and searching for parts.
• Integrated pick-to-light and put-to-light systems guide operators to the correct location.
• Batch picking and order consolidation reduce touches and speed order processing.

Improve Ergonomics & Safety

• All picks occur at an ergonomic work height—no bending, climbing, or reaching.
• Enclosed design reduces exposure to moving equipment and high-bay areas.
• Automated doors and interlocks help protect both operators and inventory.

Increase Accuracy & Inventory Control

• VLM software tracks every tray and SKU location in real time.
• Guided picking and barcode/RFID scanning dramatically reduce errors.
• Full traceability improves quality control, audit readiness, and customer service.

Flexible, Scalable, and Easy to Integrate

• Start with a single unit, then add modules as your business grows.
• Configure tray sizes, dividers, and partitions for a wide range of SKUs and velocities.
• Integrate with your existing WMS, ERP, or inventory platforms for synchronized operations.

VLM Applications & Use Cases

Vertical Lift Modules are ideal anywhere you need high-density storage with fast, accurate access to a large number of SKUs.

E-Commerce & Retail Fulfillment

• Store and pick small, high-mix items close to packing and shipping areas.
• Support same-day and next-day commitments with faster order processing.
• Use ABC slotting within the VLM to keep your fastest movers closest to the access opening.

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) / Spare Parts

• Centralize critical spares, fasteners, and service parts in a secure system.
• Reduce technician time spent searching storerooms and walking aisles.
• Improve parts visibility, uptime, and service readiness.

Manufacturing & Kitting

• Stage kits, subassemblies, and components for just-in-time delivery.
• Feed production lines with accurate, prebuilt kits to reduce downtime.
• Use VLMs for WIP storage when floor space is tight or processes vary.

Healthcare, Pharma, and Life Sciences

• Secure high-value inventory such as implants, instruments, and consumables.
• Track lot numbers, expiry dates, and serial numbers for compliance.
• Support controlled access and audit requirements with role-based permissions.

VLM Configurations & Options

Lift Power configures each Vertical Lift Module around your inventory profile, ceiling height, and process flow. Options include:

• Unit Height: Low-bay to high-bay systems matched to your clear height.
• Tray Sizes & Capacities: Multiple widths, depths, and load ratings.
• Partitions & Dividers: Custom compartments for maximum density.
• Access Openings: Single or dual-sided for multi-zone workflows.
• Environmental Controls: Temperature-controlled or clean-area configurations.
• Pick Technologies: Pick-to-light, lasers, and graphical operator displays.
• Software Integration: WMS/ERP connectivity for full visibility.
• Safety & Security: Light curtains, interlocks, authentication.

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Working with Lift Power

Every operation is different. Our automation team will analyze your SKU data, storage constraints, and throughput targets to determine whether VLMs are the right fit—and how they should be configured for maximum ROI.

• Throughput and storage modeling based on your inventory
• Concept layouts and integration planning
• Implementation, training, and on-site support
• Lifecycle service and modernization

Ready to explore Vertical Lift Modules for your facility?

Talk to an Automation Specialist