VLM -Vertical Lift Module Controls, Maryland

Don't scrap your VLM, IIS replaces controls

Is your in-house maintenance team or local field service tech struggling to keep your VLM running reliably? Has the manufacturer dropped support on that 'obsolete model?' Has the manufacture offered to replace it with a new VLM for $75,000 to $100,000. Can't get approval for a new one and no space to operate well without a high-density solution?

If basic structure of your vertical lift module is sound, Industrial Integration Services can help by installing a complete controls/sensor retrofit kit. Fully compatible with our software or yours running on Windows.

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VLM -Vertical Lift Module Controls - Repair & Rebuild

Benefits of controls retrofits

Like a new VLM for a fraction the cost of new

No proprietary parts to hold you captive to high priced or obsolete components

Keep inventory in place during retrofit/rebuild process
No proprietary circuit boards by 'manufacturer only' -- off shelf parts and controls
Open-source xzcontrol program and documentation to enable in-house maintenance.

Late model features for legacy VLM

Make your older VLM perform like the newer models

Automatic product height sensing to ensure correct slot placement
Inventory Management
Advanced functionality

Familiar touch screen interface

Minimize learning curve with simple controls interface

Uncluttered user screen
Easy to navigate
Non-proprietary parts
Seamless integration to existing WMS or ERP

Wearable parts, sensors and safeties replaced

Minimize footprint with vertical storage

Wheels
Sensors
Safeties
Motor brakes
Motor brushes
Or complete motors

Controls retrofit versus New VLM: faster, better, cheaper

Pros for controls retrofit: change in place, shorter lead time, much lower cost, updated features, compatible software and controls
Pros for new VLM: Larger trays may be advantageous, double tray handling, clean and shiny, tilt tray, laser pointing and other features
IIS offers new Vertical Lift Modules if a controls retrofit is not feasible.

Now available from IIS, Inc.

Decades of experience with software and controls

Has the manufacturer of your VLM or carousel got you over a barrel on replacement parts for your legacy Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, (ASRS)?

Our development work for Vertical Lift Module controls replacements is based on our decades of experience with motor controllers, PLC controls and software development.

We observed frustrated owners, users and maintenance personnel who operate older vertical lift equipment and find themselves unable to get support or parts at a reasonable price.

We object! A less costly, far more efficient approach is available. Ask us about open market and open-source controls, replacement systems and upgrades.

Robotic inserter extractor installations and controls since 1989
Allen Bradley PLC (programmable logic controller) motor controls with Variable Frequency Drives since 2004
We use Allen Bradley PLC motor controls, VFD controllers and drives in our retrofit systems. No IIS VLM retrofit system is ever built to 'own' our customer. Our focus is on maintainability and reliability and on optimizing the use of your resources.

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VLM Controls Repair / Rebuild

Don't scrap your VLM, IIS replaces controls

Now available from IIS, Inc.