Circulating racks
The space-saving, fully automatic paternoster system
The VCR paternoster systems combine maximum use of space, high efficiency and intelligent operation in a fully automated storage solution.
The VCR paternoster systems combine maximum use of space, high efficiency and intelligent operation in a fully automated storage solution. With the proven carousel principle, state-of-the-art sensor technology and customisable software, they enable fast, secure and transparent material management, from industrial applications through to document archives. Thanks to optimal path routing, versatile door systems and flexible access permissions, companies save time, costs and space while improving order, security and traceability.
Basic principle and fields of application
The automatic carousel storage system is suitable for industrial applications as well as document and office archives. The systems can be ordered in several sizes and versions, including special sizes.
Efficiency and cost benefits
Just 1 m² of floor space provides up to 1.8 m³ of storage capacity. Software for optimal path calculation saves time, reduces administrative effort and thereby lowers labour costs. The clear, digital administration reduces losses, and the quiet operation ensures a pleasant working environment.
Access and permissions
Extensive access permission systems can be configured individually, complemented by a card ID system. Material entry is either manual or automatic, for example via barcode.
Software and user interface
Operation is via an HMI touchscreen with a multilingual interface, complemented by a three-colour status indicator and imbalance control. For digital warehouse management the optional StockAdmin module is available: it lets you manage several circulating racks and storage machines centrally, logs storage and retrieval, and keeps the inventory available in real time. The control software can be customised to the field of application, with a storage register on a separate computer on request. Network access and ERP connection, for example to SAP, round off the system.
Maintenance and service
Economical maintenance benefits from easily accessible spare parts and a service-friendly design. On request, an all-round service with training and a turnkey complete handover are available.
VCR STANDARD (vertical door)
The vertically moving door made of powder-coated sheet metal opens and closes to a preset height and is illuminated by LED when the door opens. A type 4 safety light curtain protects against manual intervention, and an emergency opening is possible via a handwheel. Recommended for simple and split trays, ideal for systems without dividers and for separating upper and lower levels of split trays.
VCR SECTIONED (horizontal door)
The horizontally moving slatted door with two leaves has separate drives for a differentiated opening logic. It enables a partially segmented opening according to compartment size and position, as well as section-by-section access permissions within a single tray, ideal for perforated trays with separation zones. Durable, anodised aluminium parts ensure a high-quality appearance, complemented by automatic LED lighting.
Fields of application
Features and benefits
Maximum use of space
1 m² of floor space equals up to 1.8 m³ of storage capacity, with optimal path routing thanks to intelligent software.
Versatile fields of application
Suitable for industrial applications as well as document and office archives, in several sizes and versions.
Access and permissions
Extensive access permission systems, a card ID system and manual or automatic material entry by barcode.
Software and user interface
HMI touchscreen with a multilingual interface and a three-colour status indicator. The optional StockAdmin module adds logged storage and retrieval and real-time inventory.
ERP connection
Network access and connection to existing systems such as SAP via the optional StockAdmin module, with a separate storage register on request.
Maintenance and service
Service-friendly design with easily accessible spare parts, optional all-round service and turnkey handover.
Technical data
| Storage density | 1 m² floor space = up to 1.8 m³ storage capacity |
|---|---|
| External dimensions (VCR Standard) | Height 7000 mm, width 3800 mm, depth 1600 mm (2000 mm with dispensing desk) |
| Trays | 40 units, each width 3000 mm, depth 400 mm, height 250 mm |
| Load capacity | up to 250 kg per tray |
| Door systems | VCR STANDARD (vertical), VCR SECTIONED (horizontal) |
| Tray layout | Standard, split or perforated trays (grid from 50 mm) |
| Drive | Frequency-controlled, braked geared motor, inductive position sensors, LED-lit dispensing opening |
| Safety | Type 4 safety light curtain, emergency opening via handwheel (VCR Standard) |
| Control & indication | HMI touchscreen (multilingual), three-colour status indicator, imbalance control |
| Identification | Card ID system, material entry by barcode |
| Electrical connection | 400 V, 50 Hz, 32 A, 3-phase |
| Software (optional) | StockAdmin: item-level stock, reports, ERP / SAP connection, real-time stock |
| Fields of application | Industry, logistics, retail, office and administration, private |
A closer look
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between VCR Standard and VCR Sectioned?
VCR Standard has a vertically moving steel door and suits simple and split trays. VCR Sectioned has a horizontal two-leaf door that opens only the required storage area, with individual access rights per compartment.
How much space does a circulating rack save?
Without a central lift shaft, 1 m² of floor space provides up to 1.8 m³ of storage capacity. The software calculates the optimal path and shortens search times.
How safe is the system in operation?
A type 4 safety light curtain protects against reaching into the dispensing opening, the drive is frequency-controlled, and on the VCR Standard an emergency opening is possible via a handwheel.
Is warehouse management included?
The system is operated directly via the touchscreen HMI. For item-level stock, reports and ERP connection to systems such as SAP there is the optional StockAdmin module, integrated ex works on request.
Can the compartments be divided flexibly?
Yes. Besides standard and split trays, perforated trays allow flexible compartment layouts from a 50 mm grid, on the VCR Sectioned with individual user rights per compartment.
Which applications are circulating racks suited to?
Industry and production, logistics and central warehouses, wholesale and retail, office and administration, through to private use, from components and tools to goods issue and document archiving.
Is this the right system for your operation?
We advise you on configuration, integration and commissioning.