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Vertical Lift Module optimizes storage density.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:24:30 -0500

Using C3000 controls, CubeStar®-equipped Shuttle® VLM measures each tray profile to nearest inch, determining exact storage requirement. Control system determines best position in machine based on least amount of space used and fastest retrieval position. Items are automatically scanned to verify height of contents on each tray. Since Shuttle VLM can accommodate both fixed and variable height objects, it is suited for organizations with materials that vary in height.

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Vertical Motorized Parts Carousel helps maximize floor space.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 05 May 2009 08:30:11 -0500

Motorized Parts Carousel ranges in height from 11 ft 2 in. to 13 ft 10 in., and has maximum overall weight capacity of 13,000 lb. It is offered with 10-18 shelves, which are completely configurable to user's storage requirements. Carousel enables single worker to locate inventory item and remove stored product safely and efficiently at floor level, reducing risk of injury.

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Vertical, Motorized Carousel optimizes parts storage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:47 -0500

Ranging in height from 11 ft 2 in. to 13 ft 10 in., Motorized Parts Carousel maximizes floor space by fully utilizing vertical space. One worker can rotate shelves, locate desired inventory item, stop at proper position, and safely remove stored product at floor level. With overall max capacity of 13,000 lb, carousel generally has 10-18 shelves that are configurable to end-user storage requirements. Application examples include spare parts, stock rooms, and file storage.

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Carousel manages MRO, tools, and other indirect material.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:45:38 -0500

With each individual tray driven by separate motor, Pro-Stock 560 consists of up to 560 storage spaces in 10 individual sections. Unit is driven by CribMaster software, which provides functionality needed to manage any type of indirect material, including tooling, spare parts inventory, PPE, and MRO. Users can log-in and search for inventory using carousel's touch screen display.

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Vertical Carousel is designed to recover floor space.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:31 -0500

Consisting of shelves that rotate up or down via shortest path, MegaStation® vertical carousel automatically delivers items to ergonomically positioned pick window. Integrated pick-to-light system immediately identifies item and quantity needed to pick or store, increasing productivity. Available with more than 16,250 standard configurations, carousel meets storage and retrieval requirements of facilities with wide range of product height, depths, and widths.

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Tool Drawer Carousel optimizes space and productivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:43:02 -0500

Enabling industrial equipment operations to expand internally, Remstar automated tool drawer carousel consists of oval track with rotating bins that contain shelves and totes for delivering stored items to operator. Solution can be used independently or in groups of 2 or more to create workstation pod, which minimizes walk and search time. It also integrates with QuickPick® pick-to-light technologies, as well as Cribmaster® or FastPic® inventory control software.

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Storage/Retrieval Totes optimize space utilization in VLMs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:45 -0500

RemStore(TM) Totes feature Catch-Hook(TM) design that allows access to tote contents at ergonomic angle. Custom handle allows easy tote removal and replacement, while Drift-Lock(TM) feature automatically positions totes for safe and productive storage and retrieval operations. Snap-in dividers create up to 12 custom compartments that aid retrieval and eliminate part migration, and each divider can hold label at 30° angle. Totes stack easily with or without dividers inserted.

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Carousel stores up to 5 high-pressure gas bottles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:34:19 -0500

Eliminating risk of bottles tipping over, Gas Bottle Storage Carousel assists in inventory management, helping to prevent overstocking or running out of bottles. After bottle is loaded into unit, it can be rotated on carousel to allow addition of more bottles. Ratchet mechanism allows for counter-clockwise rotation only, ensuring first-in-first-out inventory. For safety and visibility, carousel is painted in bright yellow.

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Vertical Storage System offers delivery speed of 7.22 fps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:26:37 -0500

Equipped with steel core timing belt, VSS II holds stack of shelves, drawers, or trays in as many as 240 storage locations. When operator summons individual shelf, extractor platform rises up vertical shaft inside tower, pulls shelf out of storage location, and delivers it to picking station at base. System comes in heights up to 45 ft and can store up to 132,000 lb. Workers control machine and manage inventory using touch screen computer running Windows XP® software.

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Vertical Lift Module provides die storage and retrieval.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 26 May 2006 08:04:21 -0500

Consisting of enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, computerized controls, and FastPic inventory management and control software, Shuttle® VLM automatically locates and delivers tray of dies according to operator commands, delivering it to workstation. Each tray includes storage cradle able to hold 15-30 dies. Up to 31 trays fit in 16 ft high system for max capacity of 930 dies/unit. Modular design allows system to be configured to meet varying ceiling heights.

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Vertical Lift Module offers travel speed of 55 ips.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 08:12:19 -0500

Offered in heights from 10-50 ft, Power Column 2 includes specialty trays in widths up to 157 in. and weight capacities to 1,100 lb. Integrated parts lookup table enables operator to search for part number and have VLM retrieve tray where part is stored. Rack-and-pinion drive allows pinpoint retrieval of item trays without adjustment. White Systems SpectrumPlus(TM) WCS or SHARK(TM) software keeps track of picking and putting transactions in and out of trays.

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Vertical Lift Module is offered with custom-sized pans.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:06:36 -0500

Titan III modules offer capabilities and custom specifications per unit, which are determined with in-house software design and support. With overall payload capacity up to 88,000 lb in single module, products feature structural framework that can be matched to application. Customized pan sizes accommodate capacities to 1,200 lb, and machines provide work-in-progress/buffer stock parts mini-AS/RS on assembly line.

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Horizontal Carousels are offered with cantilever shelving.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:25:20 -0500

Used for automated storage and retrieval in warehousing applications, horizontal carousels utilize pick-to-light technology. Cantilever shelving facilitates access to stored items from top and front while accommodating storage of oddly shaped and larger items/cases of items. With bins and shelving installed in various widths, depths, and spacings, carriers are designed to hold 600, 1,000, and 1,500 lb loads; 2,500 lb capacity is also available.

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Carousel Accessory ensures accurate tablet placement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:21:11 -0500

Featuring single lever to adjust all tablets into position, Adjustable Tablet Carousel accessory for Nicolet Antaris FT-NIR analyzer allows consistent tablet placement and reproducible testing results for various tablet sizes, eliminating need for multiple carousels. Developed for at-line and near-line process applications, carousel can be used in pharmaceutical R&D and QC for analysis of different sized tablets.

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Tool System provides secure storage for specialty tools.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:53:28 -0500

Remstar Light Sentinel® offers secure, monitored access to up to 360 individual tools and items used in warehousing operations. To access system, operators enter or scan employee ID number. Vertically rotating shelves move up and down along tracking guide, delivering stored items to operator. Adjustable divider enables carrier compartments to be configured from 6 x 16 x 4 in. to 86 x 16 x 9 in. All transactions, including violation reports, are recorded by FastPic software.

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Vertical Lift Module utilizes tooth belt drive.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 May 2005 07:52:10 -0500

Shuttleâ"¢ XP VLM can handle loads up to 132,000 lb and reach up to 65 ft high to maximize overhead storage cube. Design of steel belted tooth belt drive allows multiple points of fully engaged contact, minimizing ambient unit sound. With no metal on metal moving parts or friction, belts require no lubrications and are not prone to stretching or metal wearing.

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Vertical Lift Modules promotes access to stored items.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 May 2005 07:50:02 -0500

SMARTdepotâ"¢ LX is configured with one delivery window that may be located on floor or within any of 2, 3, or 4 storage bays. SMARTdepot Marquis comes with dual-delivery window configuration, where openings may be located on front or back of machine or within any of 2, 3 or 4 bays. Design enables 2 or more users to simultaneously access items from same inventory. Both machines utilize Cross-bayâ"¢ technology to facilitate item retrieval from all bays.

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Horizontal Carousels offer design flexibility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:34:49 -0500

Horizontal Carousels utilize ac drives and standardized track design, which enables use of different sized product shelves on same carousel track. Units are configured for single operator to pick from pod configuration of 2, 3, or 4 carousels. SpectrumPlus(TM) warehouse control system provides reporting and inventory management functions for control of carousel induction process, inventories, and product replenishment.

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Tower System provides automated storage and retrieval.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:44:04 -0500

Vertical Lift Module Automated Storage and Retrieval System gives organizational benefits of modular drawer storage, space savings of automated storage and retrieval system, and power and convenience of Windows XP-based controller. Spare parts, accessories, semi-finished or finished goods, tools, and components stored in drawer can be cataloged, stored, and accessed easily. Unit can hold up to 240 drawers ranging from 5.3â�"21.5 ft wide, and up to 2.6 ft deep.

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Vertical Lift Module stores small items or parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 07:56:37 -0500

Available in heights from 10-50 ft, Power Column® 2 storage and retrieval solution utilizes rack-and-pinion drive and can be operated by SpectrumPlus(TM) warehouse control system software as well as SHARK(TM) software system. It features 55 ips vertical travel speed, touch-screen keypad, and integrated parts lookup table for automatic retrieval. Specialty trays are available in widths up to 157 in and weight capacities up to 1,100 lb.

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