In the high-stakes environment of North American automated warehousing, vertical efficiency is no longer an option—it is a competitive necessity. A major distribution hub required a solution to move high-frequency palletized components across multiple mezzanine levels without the footprint of a traditional ramp or the latency of a standard freight elevator. Gradin engineered a Bespoke Vertical Fork-Arm Lifter and Powered Roller System, transforming a vertical bottleneck into a continuous high-speed logistical artery.
| System Classification |
Continuous Vertical Conveyor (CVC) – Fork Style |
| Custom Payload Capacity |
100 kg – 500 kg (Scalable per requirement) |
| Throughput Frequency |
Up to 1,200 Units Per Hour (UPH) |
| Drive System |
High-Efficiency SEW-Eurodrive with Regenerative Braking |
| Conveyor Interface |
Integrated 24V DC / 480V AC Powered Roller Line |
| Safety Integration |
Category 4 Light Curtains & Interlocked Guarding |
| Control Logic |
Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC (WCS/ERP Compatible) |
The Result: Rational Proof of Performance
By transitioning from manual vertical handling to Gradin’s Custom Fork-Arm System, the client realized a 35% increase in total facility throughput within the first quarter. More importantly, the system’s “Information Foraging” design allows for instant visual status updates via an HMI dashboard, reducing cognitive load on maintenance teams and ensuring the facility operates at peak “Flow State.”
Gradin: We don’t just manufacture equipment; we engineer the flow of your industrial future.
