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Modula Horizontal Carousel
Modula Horizontal Carousel (HC) brings a new level of performance and reliability to high-speed picking operations where ceiling height is limited. With Modula WMS and visual picking aids, Modula HC maximizes productivity and accuracy while making picking operations fast and easy
Modula Horizontal Carousel
Modula horizontal carousel (HC) is the ideal solution when you need high-speed picking in a low ceiling environment.
The carousel consists of carriers (bins) mounted on an oval track that rotate horizontally and deliver stored goods to the picker.
In either a production or distribution setting, the HC is extremely effective in saving space, reducing labor costs, increasing throughput and improving accuracy and inventory control.
Horizontal Carousel Storage System
Maximize the use of your warehouse floor space with Horizontal Carousels designed for low-ceiling environments.
Modula Horizontal Carousel module features
Modula Horizontal Carousel Benefits
Reliable, easy, fast and safe for operators
Increased Productivity
Without the need to travel across a warehouse for items, productivity skyrockets, with picking rates of up to 550 lines per hour
Picking Accuracy
Safety & Ergonomics
Traceability and real time inventory
Flexibility for every storage need
Quick ROI
Durable Framework
304 stainless steel design for stronger framework and unmatched dependability
Reliable & Flexible Bins
Bins have a 544kg. payload capacity and a shelf spacing adjustment of 25mm to meet any storage need
Automatic Safety Door
Fast and automatic safety doors protect employees from moving parts
2.5m High Perimeter Fencing
The perimeter fencing prevents accidents and protect goods from unauthorized access
Everything Controlled with User Friendly Interfaces
Main Control Panel
To easily set up and control the carousel, the control panel includes safety features such as an emergency stop button and maintenance lockout key
Full-color Wireless HMI Tablet
Positioned in the picking area, the tablet displays the item details and quantity and highlights the shelf compartments on a graphical diagram.
LED Light Bars
The automatic door is equipped with LED light bars to help the operator to locate in the bin the item to be picked
Horizontal Carousels in Pods
For more productivity & flexibility
Software and pick-to-light technology allows the carousels to work in conjunction with each other and speed productivity.
As the worker picks from one carousel in the pod, the other is pre-positioning the next pick. This minimizes worker downtime and increases throughput. Moreover, horizontal carousels arranged in pods offer great flexibility. With a simple software adjustment, the pods can be easily reconfigured to meet seasonal peaks.
The Modula Horizontal Carousel is offered in preconfigured groups of two, three, and four carousels per pod.
Faster Order Fulfillment with Batch Picking
Batch picking with horizontal carousel
Using Modula WMS, an operator creates a batch of orders and fill them all at one time. When the HC presents an SKU for picking, the operator picks the total SKU quantity for all orders.
The batch picking lights, located at each order position, direct the picker to the correct location and indicate the quantity that needs to be placed in each order. By using batch picking, the operator only visits an SKU location one time during picking.
This increases accuracy, reduces picking errors and retrieval time while increasing productivity by up to 65%. The putaway process can be automated much like the picking process in reverse.
Modula Horizontal Carousel Customization Options
Customize your Horizontal Carousels by tailoring it to your business needs with the assistance of Modula dealer.
Operating in batch or multi-order modes, the Put to Light System minimizes picking errors, improves inventory accuracy, and boosts labor efficiency.
Batch Picking Station
With WMS and Put to Light devices, this ergonomic picking station provides an intuitive and efficient way to quickly fulfill multiple orders
The USB badge reader is ideal to control user log-ins. The operators use their personal badges to access the machine. This prevents unauthorized accesses
Label printer is a great option to ensure all items are properly labeled in real time, during both picking or replenishment operations.
Barcode readers improve picking accuracy and ensure that the correct item is picked. They can also be used to confirm orders or to log into the carousel.
The Counting Scale is the ideal tool when dealing with large quantities of small items, helping users to quickly select the required quantities.
Modula Horizontal Carousel FAQ
This module enables software management of manual shelves and the main features are:
- Management of manual warehouses with an intuitive visual tool
- Management of picking activities on manual shelves
- Management of the distribution (split) of the material between different areas according to quantities
- Management of material replenishment between areas based on minimum stock values set up for different areas
- Receiving area management
It is for the data exchange between SAP WM and Modula WMS (in ASCII format) via IDOC if your current SAP contains the WM module.
SAP must see the Modula WMS as a black box to which the commands and responses are sent via IDOC.
Mobile Picking app for Android devices to operate completely mobile even on manual warehouses managed via Modula WMS.
The intuitive user interface offers picking and refilling operations in just a few clicks. You can use the barcode reader or the terminal camera to enhance your capability.
The application can be installed on any Android device from versions 8 to 11.
The digital Modula Dashboard can be configured with various widgets, to display data for Modula system.
It can provide real-time information, such as order status, item and picking statistics etc., through a simple interface that can be accessed from the web via PC or mobile.
The dashboard displays data by acquiring it from the Modula WMS software. External data sources can also be configured if needed.
Extend features related to master data management.
- Management of predefined orders that can be replicated at will
- Image-article code association
- Grouping article codes into families to define common characteristics
- Grouping article codes into categories to facilitate consultation and search
- Extension of fields that can be used for item master data, orders and order lines, with additional attributes
- Multiple alternative code management
- Picking management for loaned material
- Advanced understock management
The module is essential for locations, picking carts, and Put to Light management.
This module provides advanced features to improve picking and refilling operations.
- Packing list management
- Assembly kit management
- Shipping location management
- Automatic creation of compartments during refilling
- Management of “serial” codes (management of multiple serial numbers for the same code associated with a single compartment)
Pick speeds vary highly, depending on the distribution of material within the storage system, the line item per order density, and any self-imposed process times, like bagging, tagging, or weigh counting items. Both systems can pick 130-550 items picks per hour if configured to do so. Again, ceiling height should be the main consideration, together with other logistical and operational aspects.
The biggest factor is the ceiling height in your facility. Choose a horizontal carousel if your ceiling is below 3m. For higher ceilings, a vertical lift module is a better choice. But there are other key factors to keep into consideration such as the size and weight of the parts being handled as well as the business cycle and fulfillment requirements.
No. Each bin/carrier is independently supported on the Modula Horizontal Carousel and the operation is not affected whether a bin is at its maximum weight or empty. It is recommended to avoid loading the unit to its 544 kg maximum capacity regularly because this will cause premature wear.
To speed picking times, horizontal carousels are often used in an integrated workstation called a “pod.” Software and pick-to-light technology allows the carousels to work in conjunction with each other. As the worker picks from one horizontal carousel in the pod, the other carousel is pre-positioning the next pick. This minimizes worker downtime and increases throughput. Moreover, horizontal carousels arranged in pods offer great flexibility. With a simple software adjustment, the pods can be easily reconfigured to meet seasonal peak order times. A pod of four horizontal carousels can operate as one pod with one operator.
In times of low throughput, a single operator can operate multiple pods. However, traditionally a single operator would operate a pod of carousels. A pod would be sized to meet the storage capacity and the throughput requirements of the business. Carousel pods of two, three, and four carousels can be handled by a single operator.
Implementing a horizontal carousel warehouse or a vertical lift module into your operation is an investment that can create an effective ROI in as little as six months. This is due to the improved floor space utilization, reduced labor costs, increased picking accuracy, and better inventory control.
