Kardex InterMat Vertical Carousel Module (VCM)
Safe Cable Reel Storage
Cable reels and similar round items must be stored securely, kept compact, and accessed without excessive manual handling. Intermat is designed around that requirement. Reels are stored in robust carrier units that support their weight and geometry, then moved automatically to the access opening when needed.
Loading trolleys and other handling aids can be used at the access point so operators do not have to drag or roll heavy reels across the floor. Sectional roller shutters can be added to protect against unauthorized access or to act as a secure sluice when the carousel connects two different areas of the facility.
Automated Storage for Tires and Rims
Tires and rims consume a lot of space when stored on conventional racking. Intermat uses the full room height and depth to create high-density vertical storage for everything from small passenger-car tires to large aircraft tires and heavy rims.
Manufacturers, distributors, and service facilities gain faster access, clearer organization, and smoother material flow. In many operations, this improved handling and visibility leads to sustained gains in productivity and better use of your valuable floor space.
Bridge Style Carousels
Unused overhead volume and difficult room layouts can limit traditional storage solutions. Intermat is built to work around those constraints. Bridge-style carousels can span production equipment or walkways. Pit and outdoor installations keep valuable interior space clear while still providing safe, controlled access to every reel or tire.
By wrapping carriers around structural elements and using the full height and depth of the room, Intermat creates significant storage capacity without expanding your footprint or disrupting existing traffic patterns.
Is Kardex InterMat Right for Your Operation?
Download our buyer's guide to learn more about how we can help you store long, heavy parts while making the most use of your vertical space.
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Ergonomic Access
Loads are presented at a consistent access height so operators can work in front of the machine instead of climbing, stretching, or pulling heavy items from high or low rack positions.
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Guided Loading and Unloading
Round items are stored and retrieved using loading trolleys or similar aids, which reduces strain and makes handling more predictable.
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Security and Separation
Optional sectional roller shutters help secure high-value inventory and keep people safely away from moving carriers, especially in areas that bridge two different departments or zones.
Ergonomic Access
Loads are presented at a consistent access height so operators can work in front of the machine instead of climbing, stretching, or pulling heavy items from high or low rack positions.
Guided Loading and Unloading
Round items are stored and retrieved using loading trolleys or similar aids, which reduces strain and makes handling more predictable.
Security and Separation
Optional sectional roller shutters help secure high-value inventory and keep people safely away from moving carriers, especially in areas that bridge two different departments or zones.
Kardex Megamat Vertical Carousel Module (VCM)
If you also need to light- to medium-weight items, the Kardex Megamat VCM is a strong addition to your storage mix. Megamat is a vertical carousel module designed for dense, ergonomic storage of parts, tools, and components that need fast, repeatable access in a smaller footprint than traditional shelving.
Carriers rotate to bring items directly to an access opening at working height, reducing walking, bending, and reaching. Used alongside Intermat for reels and tires, Megamat VCM gives you a clean, organized way to handle a wide range of non-round inventory with the same goods-to-person efficiency.
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Kardex TowerMat Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
If your operation also handles long, flat, or palletized goods, Kardex TowerMat is a strong complement to InterMat. Towermat is a vertical lift system built for heavy and oversized items such as bar stock, pipes, tools, sheet metal, pallets, and mesh cages that are difficult to store in conventional racking. By lifting this inventory into a tall, compact structure and delivering each carrier to a ground-level access point, Towermat helps you reclaim floor space, improve safety, and streamline handling for the big, awkward loads that do not fit on an Intermat carousel.