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Semi-Automated Storage Solutions

Reclaim up to 80% warehouse floor footprint, enhance ergonomic picking, and accelerate SKU cycle times with modular vertical storage machines.

Up to 80%Floor footprint saved compared to standard shelving
3x FasterGoods-to-person picking rates and cycle times
Fast ROICost-effective upgrade without new building construction
WMS ReadySeamless integration with modern ERP & warehouse control
Engineered Space Optimisation

Maximise Warehouse Height with Computer-Controlled Storage Systems

When physical floor expansion is economically unfeasible, vertical height becomes your most valuable industrial asset. DEXION RACKING delivers high-performance semi-automated machines that bridge the gap between static racking and fully automated warehouses.

Our comprehensive portfolio combines enclosed Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), dedicated sheet metal towers, and heavy long-goods vertical systems. Designed to international safety and structural standards, each machine optimises material handling workflows, protects inventory from ambient dust, eliminates picker transit times, and dramatically improves ergonomics for workforce health and safety.

Engineered Systems

Storage Machines Built for Demanding Industrial Workflows

Select purpose-engineered machinery designed for specific SKU profiles, material loads, and picking cycles.

TORNADO Automated Vertical Lift System

TORNADO Vertical Lift Machine

An ultra-quiet, computer-controlled high-speed vertical lift system designed for small parts, spare components, and high-frequency SKU picking.

  • Tray Width: Up to 4,000 mm
  • Load per Tray: 300 - 1,000 kg
  • System Height: Up to 15 metres
  • Access Level: Multi-floor picking
GonvaLift Next Generation VLM

GonvaLift Advanced VLM

Next-generation dynamic vertical lift module offering optimised servo drives, lower power consumption, and advanced safety curtain protection.

  • Cycle Speed: Optimised variable servo
  • Noise Level: < 65 dB quiet operation
  • Controls: Touchscreen HMI & WMS
  • Traceability: Full batch validation
Industrial Metal Sheet Storage Tower

Metal Sheet Tower (MS Tower)

Heavy-duty vertical storage tower engineered specifically for steel plates and sheet metal packs directly feeding CNC laser cutting machines.

  • Sheet Formats: 3,000 x 1,500 mm+
  • Drawer Payload: Up to 3,000 kg/level
  • Integration: Overhead crane / Vacuum
  • Configuration: Single or Double tower
Long Span Tower for Pipes and Extrusions

Long Span Tower (LS Tower)

Automated vertical cassette storage replacing high-risk manual cantilever handling for long profiles, tubing, aluminium bars, and raw stock.

  • Material Length: Up to 6,500 mm
  • Payload / Cassette: Up to 2,500 kg
  • Loading: Side or front extraction
  • Safety: Light barriers & interlocks
Why Semi-Automation?

Targeted Efficiency Without Over-Complex Automation

Achieve fast payback, operational agility, and reliable supply chain execution with engineered storage machines.

Floor Space Consolidation

By dynamically measuring package height before tray insertion, DEXION RACKING storage machines compress inventory vertically with zero wasted headroom, recapturing floor space for production lines.

Ergonomic Goods-to-Person Flow

Heavy or small parts are brought directly to the operator at optimum waist height. Pick-to-light indicators and touchscreen controls eliminate operator bending, climbing, and search time while maintaining near-zero pick errors.

Stock Security & Protection

Enclosed machine architectures prevent dust accumulation and unauthorized item access. User authentication and traceable audit logs provide complete stock control for high-value components and regulated goods.

Technical Evaluation

System Selection Matrix

Compare DEXION RACKING semi-automated storage equipment against conventional warehouse storage.

Parameters Conventional Shelving / Racking Vertical Lift Modules (TORNADO / GonvaLift) Heavy Tower Storage (MS / LS Tower)
Primary SKU Types Pallets, boxed cartons, loose goods Small parts, electronic spares, tools, retail SKUs Sheet metal plates, bars, pipes, long profiles
Floor Space Utilisation Low to Moderate (Aisle dependent) Maximum (Up to 80% reduction) Maximum (Replaces large cantilever footprint)
Picking Principle Person-to-Goods (Walk & search) Goods-to-Person (Delivered to workstation) Automated cassette extraction to crane/saw/laser
Picking Accuracy 90 - 95% manual verification 99.9% with pick-to-light confirmation Direct single-batch mechanical delivery
Payload Capacity Variable per bay level 300 - 1,000 kg per tray Up to 3,000 kg per cassette/drawer
Software Integration Manual scanning or paper slips Full bi-directional WMS/ERP connectivity Machine tool (CNC/Laser) & WMS linked
Procurement Guidance

Semi-Automation Questions from Global Buyers

Get straightforward answers from our application engineering team regarding system integration, slab requirements, and ROI considerations.

Is semi-automation the right step for our facility?
Semi-automation offers the optimal balance between initial capital outlay and operational efficiency. If order complexity is climbing, floor space is limited, but full turnkey automated cranes (ASRS) are commercially unviable, semi-automated storage machines deliver high-density storage, reduced labor dependency, and fast payback with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Can DEXION RACKING machines integrate with our existing WMS or ERP?
Yes. Our control systems support open architecture, enabling direct bi-directional interfaces with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and proprietary warehouse management software. Features include pick-to-light synchronization, batch job buffering, and automatic inventory reconciliations.
What floor conditions and structural clearances are required?
Most standard industrial concrete floors (minimum 150-200 mm reinforced slab with standard point-load capacity) can accommodate our vertical lift machines. For ultra-heavy sheet metal towers, our structural engineers evaluate slab core data and design integrated base-load distribution plates to satisfy EN engineering codes.
How are maintenance, spare parts, and service handled internationally?
DEXION RACKING supports international buyers with remote diagnostics, plug-and-play modular electrical sub-assemblies, comprehensive engineering documentation, and local certified technician support for periodic preventive servicing.

Transform Your Warehouse Storage Density

Speak directly with our senior application engineers to plan your vertical storage layout and calculate project ROI.

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