Modular VRC Design for SLAM Process
Introduction
Autoquip’s easy to install modular VRC is an essential part of the SLAM Process for distribution facility.
Project Challenge
A major online company has been rapidly expanding their distribution centers in the U.S. They are focusing on next day delivery to U.S. shoppers in major cities. One of the areas of need is in the SLAM area of the operation. This area of the distribution center is high activity and key to their overall delivery goal. Specifically, they were interested in how to move packaging materials to their SLAM mezzanine.
Our Solution
The Autoquip team has extensive knowledge designing and configuring all types of single or multiple level VRCs. For the needs of this customer, we were able to modify our mechanical cantilever freight lift design that is prefabricated in our plant. The lift is delivered in (3) sections for one day installation.
The Results
Autoquip’s modular freight lift design provides a durable and easily used lift to move packing materials to the location on the mezzanine. Because of the easy installation design, we greatly decreased the time and the cost to install. The VRC lift design has been praised by our customer and additional orders have been placed. An Autoquip VRC can be included in any distribution centers SLAM area or used in other material handling processes.