Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module Review: Specs and Uses of the 400 Positions per Hour Horizontal Carousel
Updated: 7 days ago
The Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module brings shelves to the operator by rotating carriers around a loop. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The HCM suits fast picking of small and medium items. Carriers 622, 825 or 960 mm wide and 1.85 to 3.66 m high hold 450, 680 or 900 kg, with up to 120 carriers per loop and a total of up to 54 t. Batch picking reaches up to 400 positions per hour. Two to four carousels can be combined at one workstation, stacked on multiple levels in rooms up to 9 m, or served from a lifting platform. Pick-to-light, confirmation buttons and light barriers are options. The page lists the 825 mm carrier width as both 32.5 and 34.5 in.
Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module at a Glance
Length: Up to 46.7 m
Carrier payload: Up to 900 kg
Throughput: 400 positions/h
Carriers: Up to 120
Configurations: Multi-carousel and multi-level
Price: on request
Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module |
Manufacturer | Kardex |
Carousel length | 5,900 to 46,700 mm |
Carrier height | 1,854 to 3,658 mm |
Carrier width | 622, 825 or 960 mm |
Carrier depth | 460, 560 or 610 mm |
Carrier payload | 450, 680 or 900 kg |
Max payload | 54 t |
Carriers | 12 to 120 |
Throughput | Up to 400 positions/h (batch picking) |
Shelf spacing | 38 mm |
Kardex lists the 825 mm carrier width as 32.5 in in one place and 34.5 in in the carrier table.
Design and Build Quality
Carriers rotate on a horizontal loop; stations combine several carousels for continuous picking.
Software and Integration
Kardex Power Pick
Batch picking and inventory control.
Light Guidance
Optional pick-to-light.
Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module Applications and Use Cases
Small Parts Picking
High-rate batch picking.
Pharmacy and Retail Replenishment
Many SKUs.
Multi-Level Stations
Rooms up to 9 m.
Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module Price and Value
Kardex does not publish a price for the Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Kardex Company Profile: History, Structure, Financials, Products and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
400 positions/h
Heavy carriers
Flexible stations
Long loops
Cons
Inch figures inconsistent
Large footprint for long loops
No published price
Who Should Buy the Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module?
It fits distribution operations picking many small and medium items at high rates.
Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module FAQ
How much does the Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module cost?
Kardex does not publish a price for the Kardex Horizontal Carousel Module; it is quoted on request.
What is the Kardex HCM?
A horizontal carousel storage module.
How long can it be?
Up to 46.7 m.
How much can a carrier hold?
450, 680 or 900 kg.
How fast is picking?
Up to 400 positions per hour in batch picking.
How many carriers?
12 to 120 depending on width.
Can carousels be stacked?
Yes, in multi-level workstations.
What options exist?
Pick-to-light, confirmation buttons and light barriers.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
