VLM · Vertical carousel · DELIE

Vertical storage
VLM and intelligent carousels

Save up to 90% of floor space. Ergonomic "goods-to-person" picking at operator height, no walking. Integration with ERP and MES.

VLM vs Vertical carousel

Automated vertical warehouse: VLM, carousel and storage tower to optimize space

90%

Space savings

Less floor m² used

70%

Less time

Reduction in search time

17,5 m

Maximum height

Full ceiling utilization

6.000 kg

Total capacity

Configurable vertical carousel

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2 vertical storage solutions

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Random access

VLM — Vertical Lift Module

Smart extractor that retrieves any tray independently. Ideal when there is high SKU variety and the operator needs different products each cycle.

Pharma · Spare parts · E-commerce with many SKUs

High rotation

Intelligent vertical carousel

System that circulates trays internally. More efficient for repetitive high-turnover SKUs where sequential access is adequate.

Manufacturing · Automotive · High-rotation distribution

Shared benefits

Up to 90% less floor spacePicking at operator heightWMS / ERP / MES integrationIntegrated weighing and scanning70% less search timeFull extraction traceabilityNo operator walking

A 10 m-high VLM in a 3×3 m footprint stores the equivalent of 50 linear meters of conventional racking.

Argentina 2026 — Tax

Decree 513/2025Reduces the import tariff on VLMs and carousels according to NCM classification
RIMIAccelerated depreciation in 2 annual installments (100% in year 1 for high energy-efficiency assets)
BICE10-year financing with a grace period

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about vertical storage

When is a VLM better and when is a vertical carousel better for my warehouse?

The VLM is best when you have high SKU variety and need random access: each cycle you can retrieve any tray independently. The carousel is more efficient for high-turnover SKUs with sequential access. For pharma, spare parts and e-commerce with many different SKUs, the VLM is generally the best option.

How much floor space do I save with a VLM in my warehouse?

Typically between 70% and 90% compared to conventional shelving. A 10-meter VLM occupies 5-8 m² of floor area and stores the equivalent of 30-50 m² of conventional shelving. In buildings with free height, storage density per floor m² multiplies between 4 and 8 times.

How does the VLM integrate with my existing ERP or WMS?

Via standard RESTful APIs or DELIE's WMS interface. If you already have a third-party WMS (SAP EWM, Manhattan, etc.), the VLM can operate as a slave subsystem that receives extraction orders. If you don't have a WMS, DELIE's module manages warehouse inventory autonomously with ERP integration.

Can the VLM or vertical carousel operate in temperature-controlled environments?

The vertical carousel operates between -5°C and +40°C, compatible with positive cold rooms. The VLM has versions for environments between 2°C and 25°C, ideal for pharma and refrigerated products. For negative cold (frozen storage), DELIE's specialized AS/RS stacker cranes are recommended.

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