Automated Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)
Get the Most Performance Out of Every Inch of Your Manufacturing & Warehousing Floor Space with Modula’s Vertical Lift Modules (VLM).
Automate Your Material Handling with Modula VLMs
Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) are automated storage and retrieval systems that help warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and parts departments store more inventory in less floor space. These systems use vertical space to improve picking speed, accuracy, safety, and inventory control while reducing the need for long travel paths and manual handling.
Made in the USA and partnered with Bradford Systems as an authorized dealer, Modula produces automated storage systems using the most advanced Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and vertical lift technology in the industry. Their innovative solutions include Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) meant to streamline your warehouse and workflow, increase efficiency, and enhance safety while ultimately increasing your bottom line.
- Saves Space & Reduces Operating Costs: Saves up to 90% of valuable floor space compared to traditional storage methods.
- Increases Productivity and Accuracy: Vertical lift modules automatically deliver items to the operator with a simple touch on the Copilot console or a scan of a barcode.
- Process More Orders in Less Time: Increase productivity up to 85%. One worker is able to handle the same volume previously performed by multiple operators.
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Improve Material Handling with Modula's Innovative VLMs
Bradford Systems works with your team to plan and configure ASRS and industrial vertical storage solutions for your warehouse, plant, or workspace. These systems are built to store goods in secure tray locations and retrieve them when needed, helping teams manage high volumes of inventory with less wasted motion.
Common items stored in Modula VLMs include:
- Spare parts and tools
- Production materials
- High-value inventory
- Components, electronics, and medical supplies
If your warehouse feels cramped or hard to manage, Modula VLMs can help create a more organized and efficient process. Explore VLM software, picking solutions, and accessories to build a system around your inventory, staff, and daily workflow.
Ready to increase safety and efficiency in your Warehouse or Plant?
Modula Storage Systems are proudly made in the USA. What that means is while our competitors need 5-6 months for delivery, we can deliver a VLM just 90 days after the order date!
With a throughput of up to 130 trays per hour and a tray payload capacity of up to 2,200 lbs, Modula Lift is a workhorse of a machine. Watch this video to see it in action. Discover the variety of Modula products below and contact us to get started.
Modula Vertical Storage Solutions
Modula LIFT
Available in a wide range of sizes and capacities, the Lift is used by businesses everywhere to modernize operations.
Modula SLIM
Modula Slim is the perfect choice for smaller settings in which floor space is at a premium…
Modula Next
Modula Next is an innovative automated storage and retrieval solution that operates on a goods-to-person principle.
Modula Flexibox
Processing up to 180 bins per hour, Modula Flexibox is the smart solution for fast-moving industries.
Innovative Warehouse Storage Solutions – For Every Operational Need
Considering all your warehouse needs and storage solutions can be daunting. Many facilities need to accommodate both large equipment as well as smaller tools, materials and parts. Beyond storage, your employees need to be able to access and retrieve stored items quickly and easily in order to stay productive, efficient and safe.
Optimizing your warehouse space doesn’t have to be an overwhelming endeavor. With Modula VLM LIFT and SLIM systems, we can customize and install high-density automated storage to maximize your space beyond what you can imagine. Available in a wide range of sizes and capacities, Modula VLMs are the ideal storage solution for operations that need dense, secure, and efficient access to parts, tools, components, supplies, and other tray-stored inventory.
Modula's Vertical Lift Modules in Action
Available in a wide range of sizes and capacities, Modula VLMs are the ideal storage solution for any operational need. Browse the videos below to see these automated VLM offerings in use:
Modula Lift
Modula Slim
Modula Next
Modula Flexibox
Vertical Lift Modules Features & Benefits
These automated vertical storage systems take up a minimum footprint by utilizing the ceiling height. Ideal for storing industrial products, components and spare parts, Modula vertical lift modules have helped companies improve their workflow processes.
- Reduce the Risk of Injuries: VLMs deliver trays to an ergonomic access height, reducing repeated bending, reaching, climbing, and long walking paths.
- Improve Efficiency and Save Time: Workers can retrieve items at a centralized access point instead of searching through aisles, bins, or shelves.
- Flexible Integration & Scalable Design: Trays, dividers, software, access permissions, and workflows can be adjusted as inventory changes.
- Ease Operational Effort with the Copilot Console: The console helps operators request items, manage picking and replenishment, and interact with the system through a simplified interface.
Modula Warehouse Management Systems
Modula Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a complete inventory management software , designed to operate Modula’s automated storage and retrieval solutions or as a stand-alone software in traditional warehouses (manual areas).
- Can be configured to integrate with ERP, DMS, WMS, barcode, RFID, or other inventory systems depending on your software environment.
- User-friendly interfaces and short training times
- Complete visibility into inventory and operations, down to a single tray
- Expandable to grow with your business as needed
Versatile Industry Applications
View Modula case studies to experience the innovative time and space saving industrial storage systems that are ideal for a wide range of markets.
Aluminum
Automotive
Beverage
Ceramics
Distribution
Electrical & Electronics
Fragrance & Perfume
Hydraulic
Mechanical
Paper & Publishing
Plastic
Steel
Our Experts Will Solve Your Storage Problems
Modula Vertical Storage – FAQs
Modula is a brand of vertical lift modules (VLMs) that automatically deliver stored items to an ergonomic access point.
Trays are stored vertically and retrieved by an automated lift when requested. Operators access items at waist height.
Trays can support hundreds of pounds, with total unit capacity reaching tens of thousands of pounds.
Distribution centers, manufacturing plants, automotive parts departments, and hospitals.
Yes. Modula systems integrate with WMS, ERP, and barcoding/RFID systems for full inventory control.
Light curtains, access restrictions, and emergency stops, among other safety options, ensure operator safety.
Bradford Systems supports Modula VLM projects with planning, configuration, product selection, installation coordination, software and integration review, and ongoing support. Our team helps match the right system to your space, inventory, workflow, and growth goals.
Bradford Systems can help evaluate your inventory, available space, ceiling height, throughput needs, tray size, tray requirements, safety goals, software integrations, and long-term growth plans. As an authorized Modula dealer, our team can guide your project through planning, configuration, installation coordination, and ongoing storage support.