The Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box, also known as the Vertical Buffer Module, is a high density storage solution suitable for small warehouses.

The Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box is an efficient solution for fast-growing product ranges with limited space. It works as a mini-load system and flexibly stores, picks, and buffers small parts. Miniloads offer valuable benefits by maximizing space utilization at minimal costs.

Features & Benefits

  • Order Consolidation

    Automated order consolidation capabilities

  • Flexible & Scalable

    Flexible and scalable design to fit individual needs

  • Modular

    Modular up to 20 meters length and 12 meters height

  • Carrying Capacity

    Capable of handling items weighing up to 35 kg

  • Box Handling

    Automatic box handling with conveyors

  • Item Picking

    Discrete item picking for increased inventory control

Order Consolidation

Automated order consolidation capabilities

Flexible & Scalable

Flexible and scalable design to fit individual needs

Modular

Modular up to 20 meters length and 12 meters height

Carrying Capacity

Capable of handling items weighing up to 35 kg

Box Handling

Automatic box handling with conveyors

Item Picking

Discrete item picking for increased inventory control

Customer Success Stories

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How does the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box work?

Pick Small Parts Quickly and Efficiently with the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box

The Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box is a market leading solution for improving the order picking efficiency of small or lightweight items. This sophisticated technology can be utilized in various scenarios such as replenishing a diverse product line, serving as a buffer storage in the assembly area, or facilitating the selection of infrequently requested parts in a distribution warehouse. Delivering a notable uptick in productivity along with enhanced accuracy and energy efficiency.

Providing a flexible and scalable approach, this system allows a workstation to be composed of a single unit, or multiple units aggregated as required. This grants companies an opportunity to attain maximum storage capacity and performance. Further adding to its adaptability, it provides a range of options for the access opening and permits unit size customization up to 20 meters in length and 12 meters in height, making it a versatile solution for many applications. Moreover, it seamlessly integrates into existing processes and syncs effortlessly with various customer host-systems.

In an era where the significance of ergonomic picking is becoming prominent, the Kardex Miniload-in-a-Box offers customers ergonomic workstations that simplify the picking process and enhance overall working conditions. Featuring a 20-degree tilt at each access opening and the efficient goods-to-person principle, it delivers items straight to the operator, eliminating unnecessary movement and search time.

Technical Data

Performance High order picking performance based on bin cycles and number of order lines. Max. total load 63 metric tons
Bins Standard mini-load system compatible bins 600 x 400 mm (up to 640 x 440 mm). Load 35 kg | bin. Individually designed Kardex VBM Boxes (640 x 440 x 140 mm) are available
Width 1.920 to 19.970 mm
Depth 2.350 mm
Height 3.000 to 12.000 mm (in 100 mm steps)
Unit vertical steps 100 mm steps

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