A LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module (VBM) is an enclosed tote-based delivery system. It consists of a multi-segment shelving system with an aisle in the middle, where a moveable mast with a telescopic gripper operates. The unit controller sets the gripper in motion picking up a discrete bin/tote and transporting it to a picking station. Why consider a LR VBM in your facility? 1. [...]
RMH Systems is an industrial automation system integrator, but what exactly does that mean? What are automated industrial systems? Most importantly, why is it important to find a good integrator partner? What is an industrial automation system? Industrial systems is a broad spectrum term that includes simple conveyor systems to complicated robotics system integration all based around improving a facility and worker’s performance and [...]
Find the Best Conveyor System for Your Distribution Center Automation As e-commerce sales continue to grow with consumers staying at home, manufacturing deadlines have become tighter and more demanding, putting extra pressure on production and the overall efficiency of distribution centers. Keep up with customer demands by finding the right distribution center conveyor system for your facility and ease overall stress with less effort and [...]
Labor, real estate, and safety are among the largest cost drivers that impact the operational budget of a production facility. Recently, companies have been turning to automation as a way to combat these costs. Here are some ways industrial automation systems can help cut warehouse costs. LABOR Problems: Unreliable, Unsafe & Cost Inefficient Production processes and manufacturing require significant human labor resources. On average, up [...]
As 2019 draws to a close, we can begin to look back on the past year and identify some industry trends. Here are some of the top supply chain innovations of the past year. Industrial Robots Robotics is the most innovative sector of the supply chain industry because there are no limits to what they can do. Robotics are becoming more integrated into the [...]
In the age of automation, companies are constantly looking for ways to automate their warehouse processes. Conveyor systems can be used in almost any process, and as tech changes as too does conveyor capabilities. These systems are used in conveyor food processing, medical or surgical manufacturing, agriculture, distribution and warehousing and virtually any other industry requiring the sortation and conveyance of material. Some of [...]
With Black Friday around the corner, lots of companies are upping their manufacturing and bracing themselves for the onslaught of sales that the holiday brings. Before you head out to your nearest super-store checkout these 3 things Black Friday can teach manufacturers. 1. Stay In-Tune With Your Buyers and Suppliers A lot of manufacturers practice demand-driven logistics. They see a need for a product [...]
With the wave of automation taking over the manufacturing industry, it’s about time racking and storage became automated too. Vertical lift modules (VLMs) are automated warehouse racking systems that can provide a host of benefits to any company. Here are the top four benefits vertical lift modules can offer: Eliminate Wasted Floor Space By using VLM's you are taking advantage of all of the [...]
As a company grows, so too does its packaging efforts. And while the phrase 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' may be true for a while, eventually companies may outgrow their current packaging efforts. Trying to hold on to old habits while experiencing growth can lead to companies developing issues in their packaging division, almost all of which can be alleviated with the [...]
Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. announced the newest addition to its ProSort conveyor line, the ProSort SS. The ProSort SS (Sweep Sorter) is a right-angle sortation solution that sorts standard poly bags, blister packs and small packages weighing less than 8 pounds. The aftersort module can be used with the sorter to divert products on single or dual levels to the left or right. ProSort SS [...]
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