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Why a Rotomat® Carousel?
Warehouse and production operations continually face pressure to reduce costs, boost throughput, reclaim space, and support tighter automation. The Hänel Rotomat® vertical carousel answers by merging proven mechanical design, smart software, and a goods-to-person approach that dramatically improves storage utilization and material flow.
From its original “Ferris-wheel” operating principle, the Rotomat has evolved into a powerful intralogistics tool — achieving up to 85% space savings over conventional shelving layouts and delivering inventory directly to operators in seconds.
On its own, that value is compelling. But it becomes transformative when paired with the integration, project management, and service leadership that Cisco-Eagle brings to the table.
Key advantages of Rotomat systems
| Advantage | What it Means | Why it Matters at Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Density & Efficiency | Maximizing vertical storage while minimizing footprint and travel time | Reclaims floor space, shortens pick cycles, supports compact layouts |
| Performance & Adaptability | High throughput, modular carriers, flexible reconfiguration | Handles evolving SKU mixes and shifting demand without system overhaul |
| Ergonomics & Operator Safety | Goods-to-person delivery, built-in safety, lower operator strain | Reduces injuries, supports compliance, improves employee experience |
| Smart Connectivity & Integration | Digital control, API/Web interfaces, diagnostics, host integration | Enables real-time visibility, automation, scalability, and analytics |
Video: Advantages of automated vertical carousels
Where Rotomat systems become strategic anchors for your operation
- Goods-to-person workflows - The Rotomat embodies the goods-to-person model: instead of operators walking through aisles to fetch parts, the system rotates trays to present the needed items directly at the ergonomic access window.
- Decentralized stocking near point-of-use - Because Rotomat units have a small footprint and can be modularly sited, you can place them right at production, assembly lines, or staging zones.
- Buffer, staging, or interim storage roles - Vertical carousels can temporarily house parts or assemblies between upstream and downstream operations, smoothing out flow fluctuations or batch arrivals.
- Conveyor, sorter, and module integration - Often integrated with conveyors, sorters, picking stations, and pick-to-light or pick-to-voice modules, the carousel’s control system can hand off or receive work orders from upstream/downstream automation.
- Digital and control system bridging- Its built-in controls link easily with warehouse and business systems to share order information, update inventory, and prepare trays automatically for the next task.
- Flexible & expandible - As business needs shift — in SKUs, throughput, or footprint — Rotomat systems can be scaled or reconfigured. You can add more units, shift access points, or integrate new modules without entirely reinstalling the system.
Cisco-Eagle & Hänel: end-to-end partnership from design to implementation
Cisco-Eagle and Hänel work together to deliver complete carousel solutions that fit seamlessly into your operation. Cisco-Eagle manages the design, layout, and project integration, while Hänel provides the precision-built Rotomat systems and control expertise. From initial planning—mapping SKU velocity, carrier configurations, and access layouts—to installation and startup, the partnership ensures every system is right-sized and optimized for long-term use.
Beyond installation, Cisco-Eagle acts as your single systems integrator, connecting the mechanical, electrical, and digital layers of your operation. Together with our partners, we will provide software integration with WMS, ERP, and MES platforms, as well as conveyor or barcode interfaces, while factory-certified technicians provide training, service, and lifecycle support. Together, Cisco-Eagle and Hänel deliver one cohesive solution and one accountable partner from concept through ongoing performance.