automated vertical storage

Automated Storage & Retrieval

MWS, Inc offers Modula – The Vertical Lift Module or “VLM” Solution for automated storage and retrieval. A Modula machine will reduce floor space by compressing traditional static shelving footprints and utilizing the vertical cube commonly un-used in the warehouse. MWS, Inc will evaluate your current warehouse/parts room storage and will provide solutions in which floor space picking rates/picking through-put and order accuracy will all be improved. We work with existing or new layouts to improve the balance between the static shelving zones and provide justification for parts to me moved into automated storage and retrieval. MWS, Inc will handle the project start to finish with our in house sales and installation team.

Modula has the history of building the most reliable, largest capacity and fastest machines available. Modula offers the most diverse line up of “VLM” machines in the industry today. Modula offers over 15 models of machines available, small parts to very large heavy bulky parts storage is available.

Service & Installation

MWS, will handle sales, service & installation of any Modula Machine purchased from MWS. Installation is quick and easy due to the Modular design of the machine structure and panel sections. Most model machines can be installed from start to finish in one week timeframe. MWS will provide turn-key installation providing forklifts and scissor lift equipment for the project which reduces the customer’s involvement and freeing up their time to prep the site. Our Modula VLM installers are trained and certified on the latest equipment from Modula. Our installers have over 13 years of VLM installation and service experience. MWS provides installation, relocation service, scheduled prevent maintenance programs and service technicians. MWS will be quick to respond to all service call related issues.

Why Automate?

Less Space:
• Condense your warehouse (over 4,300 Square feet. into less than 130 square feet)
• Increase your storage capacity

Less Manpower:
• Up to 50 % less of personnel dedicated to the warehouse (one operator can manage up to 4 units)
• Reduce walking and searching time

• 80% less of idle time for single picking/retrieval with double exit feature
• 70% less of idle time cycle using pick by list and pick by light features

Less operating costs:
• Optimize the size of the stock with Systore Modula
• Real time inventory Control.
• Higher Picking Accuracy.
• Higher Throughput.
• Increase Productivity and Efficiency.
• Improve Ergonomics/Safety.
• Improve Security and Product Protection.

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Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

Applications
• High ceiling applications up to 45’
• Modular machine height
• Double exit.
• Internal or External picking bay
• Drawer live load capacities from 550 lbs to 1,650 lbs.
• Overall machine live load capacities up to 132,000 lbs.
• No load balancing issues and limited moving parts
• Flexible and automatic product height management
• Goods PROTECTION

Modula VLM
Advanced Look

• Modern design
• Superior noise and thermal insulation
• Metal skin
    • Atmospheric agents resistant
    • Easily removable
    • High performance metal

• External double exit bay
• Sliding console
• Transparent sides

Storage (save up to 60%)

• Modular design. Expansion up to 46’
• Total capacity load 132,000 lbs.
• Drawers 86”, 122” and 161” wide
• Drawer depths of 24” and 32”
• Drawer height starts at 3”
• Drawer load capacities of 550 lbs., 1,100 lbs. and 1,650 lbs.
• Any combination of drawer widths, depths and capacities
• Up to 218 trays per tower
• Tray surface up to 35.86 sq. ft.
• Dynamic drawer height management optimizes space

Telescopic Device

• Horizontal telescopic extractor
• Fast: horizontal speed, over 19” per second
• Quiet
• Precise
• Automatic double exit
• Internal or external extraction

Drive System

• Steel core timing belt
• 32 steel strands, 3” wide and 9/16” pitch
• Same drive system used in Robostore Stacker Cranes for over 10 years.
• Maintenance free, no lubrication.
• Quiet with high speeds up to 7.22 ft. per second.

Picking

• Max vertical speed 7.92 ft. per second
• Double exit available
• Drawer height adjustable automatically in real time
• Unlimited adjustable partition options
• Pick by light available
• One operator can manage from 2 to 4 units

Ergonomics

• External picking bay available
• Sliding console available for external picking bay.
• Eliminate bending, reaching and manage heavier loads.
• Eliminate climbing ladders and mezzanine stairs.
• Enables use of assisted lifting device for heavy loads using external pick bay.
• Less overall walking: part to picker instead of picker to part.

Safety

• Automatic doors open only when drawers pass from tower to picking bay
• Anti intrusion barrier
• Automatic sliding doors barrier
• Safety barrier for flexible height checking
• Internal weight scale to prevent drawer overloading
• Vertical transmission by means of steel core toothed belt
• Automatic engage/release loading unit powered by a telescopic extractor and a ratchet feed system

Security

• Secure access of each operator with password
• Single tray or set of trays access secured by password

Technical Data Sheet

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Machine Footprint Layouts

External Picking Bays:
Internal Picking Bays:

The Console: COPILOT

• Touch screen color TFT console
• User friendly interface
• Sliding optional with external pick bay
• Removable for security
• 10 years service proven SW
• Ethernet card
USB interface for:

• bar code reader (wireless also available)
• counting scale
• label printer
• storage pen key
• keyboard, mouse...

Integrated Software Solutions

• Manage inventory
• Using software to increase efficiency
• Track machine & inventory usage
• Report generation
• Communication with other company functions / Decision making
• Security
• Flexibility

Software Solutions

• Systore Inside - Standard software for the control of the Modula and Cube.
• Systore Base - Runs directly on the console and offers basic inventory control capabilities.
• Systore Modula - Controls multiple machines and is a full inventory control package

Software

Systore interfaces any WMS by means of:
• ASCII files
• TCP/IP protocol
• Active X controls

Operating system: Win XP

Available pickings:
• by p/n
• by description number
• by list
• by picture

Software Benefits

Inventory Control
• Potential to reduce on hand inventory
• Track inventory usage
• Track operator access to machine
• Increase inventory accuracy
• Tie into Host System
• Buying options for inventory (Min/Max and Re-order)
• Report capabilities
• Manage flow of WIP goods / orders

Access with password per unit and per tray
• Administrator
• Operators
• Guest