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Sheet Metal Storage for Laser Cutting Operations

Maximise Floor Space And Keep Laser Cutting Operations Running Efficiently

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Up To 5 t Container Payload
Vertical Sheet Metal Storage
Fast Access Material Retrieval
WMS Ready Inventory Visibility
SHEET METAL STORAGE

Automated Sheet Metal Storage for Efficient Laser Cutting Operations

Manufacturers depend on fast and reliable material availability to keep laser cutting operations productive. The MS Tower combines high-density vertical sheet metal storage with fast material retrieval, helping to maximise floor space, improve inventory visibility and support a continuous flow of materials between storage and production. Designed for modern fabrication environments, the system creates a structured and efficient connection between warehouse operations and laser cutting processes.

Vertical Storage
Space-efficient storage of sheet metal.
Fast Retrieval
Materials available when needed.
Laser Ready
Supports efficient production workflows.
WMS Ready
Improved inventory visibility.

Creating A Seamless Flow Between Warehouse And Laser Cutting

Store sheet metal vertically, free up valuable floor space and provide operators with fast access to the materials they need. The result is a more organised, safer and more productive manufacturing environment.

  • More Storage Capacity
  • Faster Material Access
  • Improved Stock Visibility
  • Reduced Handling Effort
HOW IT WORKS

See The Metal Sheet Tower In Action

Discover how vertical sheet metal storage improves material availability, reduces handling effort and supports efficient laser cutting operations.

The MS Tower stores sheet metal in vertically arranged containers and delivers the required load directly to the operator area. This goods-to-person approach helps reduce internal transport, free up valuable floor space and create a more efficient connection between storage and production. Designed for manufacturing environments, the system supports fast material access, improved inventory visibility and a structured material flow for laser cutting and fabrication operations.

MS Tower supplying sheet metal for efficient production workflows
MS Tower supplying sheet metal for efficient production workflows
Up to 5 tonnes
Container Payload
Up to 3000 × 3000 mm
Metal Sheet Formats
Mono To Multi
Tower Configurations
MS TOWER KEY FACTS

Why Manufacturers Choose The MS Tower

The MS Tower combines high-density sheet metal storage with fast material access and efficient production logistics. By storing materials vertically and supplying them directly to operators, the system supports laser cutting operations, improves space utilisation and creates a more structured material flow throughout the facility.

Laser Cutting Ready Goods-to-Person Principle WMS Integration Available Heavy-Duty Steel Construction Scalable Tower Configurations
Vertical Storage
Maximise storage capacity while minimising floor space requirements.
Fast Material Access
Retrieve sheet metal quickly and efficiently when production demands it.
Production Ready
Support laser cutting, fabrication and material handling workflows.
Inventory Transparency
Improve stock visibility with organised storage locations and optional software integration.
Flexible Configuration
Available as Mono, Double and Multi Tower solutions.
Heavy-Duty Design
Engineered for demanding industrial sheet metal storage applications.

Whether supporting a single laser cutting machine or supplying a complete fabrication facility, the MS Tower helps create a more efficient, organised and productive manufacturing environment.

CUSTOMER STORY

Long Goods Project Spotlight

Hear what our customers have to say about us

Fully enclosed Long Span Tower installation with integrated crane system for loading and unloading heavy cylindrical materials in a production environment
Improving space and material flow in production

Maximising Space and Control for Heavy Roll Storage

A manufacturer of technical films and foil products needed a safer, more efficient way to store and handle large metal rolls and cylinders used in coating and lamination processes. The prior setup struggled to meet the weight and handling requirements due to space constraints in the operation.

Dexion delivered a fully customised Long Span Tower solution, designed specifically for cylindrical loads. The system was configured with 33 custom containers, each capable of supporting up to 4,000kg, providing structured, high-capacity storage for heavy rolls while maintaining safe, organised handling.

To improve operational efficiency, the system includes an integrated 1.5-tonne crane, enabling controlled loading and unloading directly at the transfer point. The enclosed design adds an extra layer of protection, ensuring safe operation in the production environment and reducing handling risks.

Despite the complexity of the solution, the project was delivered in just 3 weeks. A Siemens-based control system provides reliable, intuitive operation, giving the customer full control over storage and retrieval while supporting consistent day-to-day operations.

33 Custom Containers
4,000 kg Per Container
132 tonnes Total System Capacity
"In this project, the real ingenuity lies not in the LS Tower itself, but in the specially developed containers. They are precisely tailored to the rolls and allow for secure storage as well as easy loading and unloading via the integrated crane. This creates a comprehensive solution that combines storage, handling, and inventory control."
Michael Sänger
Michael Sänger
Head of Machine Sales, Dynamic Storage Systems
Dexion GmbH, Germany
CORE COMPONENTS

Engineered Around Efficient Material Handling

Each component of the MS Tower is designed to improve storage density, material accessibility and production efficiency.

MS Tower Container for metal sheets
Container System

Store sheet metal safely and efficiently.

Delivers materials directly to the operator.
Elevator System

Delivers materials directly to the operator.

Supports safe and ergonomic material access.
Operator interface

Supports safe and ergonomic material access.

APPLICATIONS

Long Span Tower Applications

Where the LS Tower improves material flow in industrial environments

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Metal & Material Production

High-throughput storage for distributors and processors handling mixed long-goods stock.

  • Steel & metal service centres: structured storage of bars, tubes and profiles
  • Aluminium & profile extrusion: mixed-alloy sections and window profiles in the same tower
  • Machining environments: fast access for cutting and production cells
  • Residue & remnant tracking: cut-offs booked back and findable via WMS

Precision & Production Supply

Automated, traceable material flow direct to the production line.

  • Aerospace & Precision Engineering: certified material with full container-level traceability
  • Just-in-time production supply: material delivered to the operator on demand
  • Central storage for long goods: high-density storage replacing cantilever racking
  • Outdoor & yard installations: fully rated for production-adjacent storage outside the hall
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Plan Your Long Goods Storage

Get a layout tailored to your materials, space and production requirements.

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FEATURES & OPTIONS

Flexibility of the Long Span Tower

Adapt the system to your materials, space and workflows

Containers Engineered Around Your Process

Container dimensions, payload ratings and internal layouts - including custom supports, dividers and holding fixtures - are configured to the specific materials and process requirements of each installation.

  • Custom supports and dividers for bars, tubes, profiles and beams
  • Holding fixtures to prevent movement and protect finished surfaces
  • Open, covered or compartmentalised container designs
  • Mixed container heights within the same tower

Building-Integrated Material Flow

The LS Tower can be installed against an external wall, allowing material received from outside to be retrieved from inside. This eliminates inbound transport, reduces handling, and creates a link between delivery, storage, and production.

  • Material received from outside, retrieved from inside in one step
  • Eliminates separate inbound unloading and internal transport
  • Reduces forklift movements within the production hall
  • Improves safety by keeping heavy goods movement to a single transfer point

Flexible Configurations

Single-, double-, or multi-tower systems are configured to the available building height and required capacity. Scalable from semi-automated to fully integrated as your operation grows.

WMS & ERP Integration

Real-time inventory tracking, material location, and reorder management via standard WMS/ERP interfaces.

FULL LIFECYCLE PARTNER

One Partner From Concept to Operation

From planning and installation to service and optimisation

Layout based on material and workflow Indoor and outdoor implementation and connection to existing processes and IT Remote diagnostics and software updates available System health monitored without on-site visits
Kredit case study (kredit.cz/en/reference/long-span-tower-cz)
Cantilever racks eliminated · New production line enabled

Aerospace Components Manufacturer - Czech Republic

A manufacturer of high-precision components for the civil aviation sector needed floor space for a new production machine. Existing static cantilever racks occupied the adjacent storage hall.

An LS Double Tower replaced the cantilever racking and achieved 172 m² of organised storage capacity within a 50 m² floor footprint - freeing the full adjacent space for the new production machine without a building extension.

Mixed container heights (200 mm, 300 mm, 400 mm) and dual load capacities (1,500 kg and 3,000 kg) were specified to match the customer's exact material range. WMS with remote diagnostics was included as standard.

The overall system footprint, tower dimensions and container sizes are defined on a project-by-project basis to match the customer's available space, material characteristics and storage requirements.

172 m² Automated storage
50 m² Footprint used
3 Week Installation
LONG SPAN TOWER SPECS

Technical Specifications

Standardised data for planning, integration and system comparison

Material

  • Bars, pipes, profiles
  • Mixed materials supported within the same tower

Length

  • 3.3 m to 12.5 m
  • System height up to 12m

Load per container

  • 1,500 / 3,000 / 5,000 KG
  • Container dimensions: Length: 3,300 – 6,500 – 12,500 mm, Depth 600 – 1,200 mm, Height (usable) 200 – 700 mm

Configuration

  • Single, double, multi tower
  • Front, rear or side transfer points
  • WMS: optional (single/double), recommended for Multi
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