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Automatic Storage and Retrieval
Automation Solutions for Your Warehouse
Warehouse automation solutions change the way you work. They cut wasted steps and clear up crowded aisles. With smart automated warehouse systems like Hänel’s products, you don’t have to go retrieve parts. They come directly to your team. These systems boost accuracy with 3D detection, keeping high-value items secure and making daily tasks safer and easier. Keep reading to find the right warehouse automation system for you.
The Top 5 Advantages of Automation
1. Save your floor space
2. Get work done faster with shorter retrieval times
3. Keep better track of your inventory
4. Store high-value parts securely
5. Create a safer, more comfortable workspace
Get Started with Berry Material Handling
Berry Material Handling offers the Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module and the Rotomat® storage carousel to help businesses upgrade their storage and handling. If you’re ready to see these systems in action, reach out to our team. We are here to help you find the right fit for your warehouse.
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Hänel Lean-Lift® Vertical Lift Module
The Hänel Lean-Lift® vertical lift module (VLM) is a warehouse automation solution built to make storage more efficient. By storing items in height-optimized trays, it uses your full ceiling height, saves up to 85% of floor space, and delivers parts in a faster, cleaner workflow. With a Lean-Lift® VLM, you can:
– Save valuable space by storing vertically instead of adding square footage
– Get quick, waist-high access to items for faster picking
– Keep parts organized and easy to locate
– Protect inventory with enclosed, secure storage
What We Like About the Hänel Lean-Lift®
More Space
Conventional shelving wastes floor space. The Hänel Lean-Lift® uses the full height of your building and places trays at the best possible level, giving you up to 85% more storage capacity without the cost of an expansion.
More Time Saved
Walking aisles tend to slow everything down. The Hänel Lean-Lift® cuts retrieval times by delivering items in seconds. With this technology, orders move faster, and crews stay on task.
More Convenient Retrieval
Standard shelving forces your team to bend, stretch, or climb for every pick. The Hänel Lean-Lift® does the heavy lifting for you by delivering parts right to a safe, waist-high access point at the push of a button.
More Product Protection
The Hänel Lean-Lift® keeps every tray sealed inside an enclosed system, protecting parts from dust, dirt, and damage. With controlled access built in, you can also safeguard high-value inventory from unauthorized use.
More Flexibility
The Hänel Lean-Lift® grows with your business, letting you add or reconfigure storage whenever you need more space. Multiple units can even be linked across several floors for a seamless building-wide system.
More Digital Integration
Hänel’s smart controllers and software connect each Lean-Lift® into a single digital logistics network. You can link multiple systems together, and you can even link your existing storage as well.
Hänel Rotomat® Storage Carousel
The Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel works on a Ferris wheel principle. This warehouse automated storage retrieval system rotates trays to the access point instead of sending your team down long aisles. Its compact design makes use of your full room height and can boost storage by up to 85%. With customizable carriers for small parts, bulky tools, or reels, it’s a solution that adapts to your operation needs to keep jobs running smoothly. With a Hänel Rotomat® storage carousel, you can expect to:
– Save valuable floor space with vertical carousel storage
– Speed up order picking with quick, direct access
– Protect inventory with enclosed, lockable doors
– Add or link carousels across your facility as you grow
What We Like About the Hänel Rotomat®
More Space
Traditional shelving takes up valuable floor space. The Rotomat® uses a vertical carousel design to maximize height and unlock up to 85% more storage without the cost of a building renovation or relocation.
More Time Saved
Instead of searching through aisles, the Rotomat® brings the right tray to the access point in seconds. That speed keeps orders moving and helps your team stay focused on the work at hand.
More Convenient Retrieval
The Rotomat® eliminates bending, stretching, and climbing. It rotates trays to a comfortable waist-high access point, making every pick extremely convenient for you and your team.
More Product Protection
The Rotomat® keeps parts enclosed behind smooth, lockable doors to guard against dust, dirt, and unauthorized access. It offers a safe, secure way to protect your most valuable inventory.
More Flexibility
The Rotomat® adapts to your operation with carriers that adjust to different part sizes and weights. You can add or combine units as your needs grow, even placing carousels on multiple floors for a connected storage system.
More Digital Integration
The Rotomat® links directly into your IT network through powerful Hänel controllers and software. You can connect multiple carousels and even tie in other storage systems for a seamless flow of inventory.
More Picking Performance
The Hänel Rotomat® takes the fastest route to each item, lining up the next tray automatically. With built-in compartment indicators, your team can grab the right part immediately, speeding up the picking process.
Why Warehouse Automation Systems Matter
Warehouses are under constant pressure to stay organized, save space, and keep costs in check. Warehouse automation systems make that possible by using vertical storage that optimizes warehouse space and avoids unnecessary expenses.
A warehouse automated storage retrieval system like the Hänel Lean-Lift® or Rotomat® also helps reduce manual labor and repetitive tasks by bringing items directly to the operator. With smarter organization and more accurate inventory tracking, your team spends less time searching and more time getting work done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Warehouse automation uses machines and technology to handle storage and retrieval. Lifts and carousels bring items to workers, resulting in faster and safer operations.
The main types are goods-to-person systems, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, robotics, and warehouse management software. Each one offers a different level of customization and adaptability for your operation. We have mainly discussed the first two systems; however, if you’re interested in one of the other types, we highly recommend that you contact our warehouse team.
Warehouse automation uses machines, software, and robotics to store and retrieve items. A warehouse automated storage retrieval system brings parts straight to your team, saving steps and cutting clutter.
Automated warehouse systems help you save space, complete orders faster, and reduce mistakes. They also improve inventory control and keep valuable items secure.
The cost depends on your building size, system type, and level of customization. While it requires an upfront investment, many companies see long-term savings in time and labor.
We provide Hänel Lean-Lift and Rotomat systems. Our local team helps you design, install, and support the right automation solution for your warehouse.