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Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors are often found in facilities with second floors or mezzanines. These material handling solutions keep workers safe and material moving efficiently by transporting items in a vertical fashion. Find out everything you need to know about these automation solutions. General Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor Questions What is a vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC)? A Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor is a material handling solution designed to transport material vertic …

General Bolt Bin Questions What are bolt bins? Bolt bins are open front metal units, designed to hold parts such as nuts and bolts. This warehouse shelving is commonly used in facilities to improve organization, visibility, and efficiency by keeping small parts sorted. What are bolt bins used for? Bolt bins are used to store and organize hardware items to prevent clutter and improve inventory visibility. These industrial shelving units allow teams to better keep track of items that have a tende …

In manufacturing facilities, there is constant pressure for more efficient operations, maximized space, and inventory accuracy. With so many moving parts and other issues including labor constraints, busy facilities are turning to automation solutions. Material handling solutions such as Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and Warehouse Carousels, specifically the Hanel Lean-Lift and Hanel Rotomat, bring ergonomics, accuracy, efficiency, and safety all together. Below, we’re breaking down five ke …