SSI Schaefer | Authorized Distributor and Installation Partner

About SSI Schaefer

SSI SCHAEFER is a family-owned, global provider of intralogistics systems and software, building storage, picking, and transport solutions for warehouses worldwide. The company's stated aim is to help customers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes, in line with its "Think Tomorrow" approach to intralogistics. Because SJF is brand-agnostic on automation, we recommend equipment that fits the operation rather than whatever we're incentivized to sell — and for high-density small-parts storage and goods-to-person picking, the system we specify and install is the SSI SCHAEFER LogiMat vertical lift module, with SJF handling the design, engineering, permitting, and installation around it as a turnkey project.

The LogiMat works like an oversized drawer cabinet with two rows of trays, with a lift between them that pulls individual trays and delivers them to an operator opening where staff pick the goods. Instead of operators walking the aisles to reach stock, the system brings the right tray to the operator — the goods-to-person principle — controlled through a touch interface at the front of the unit. Each tray can hold bins, cartons, or loose items without partitions, and the unit runs as a standalone system or connects to a higher-level ERP such as SAP, with options like LOGIPOINTER using a laser pointer to show the exact pick position.

The core advantage is reclaiming vertical space. Because stock is stored upward in a compact footprint, a LogiMat can require up to 90% less floor space than conventional shelving, and the goods-to-person principle can lift picking performance by up to 20%. Adjustable working heights and integrated safety systems improve ergonomics and reduce strain-related absences, while computer-controlled retrieval cuts picking errors and provides real-time inventory visibility and traceability. For a growing operation, that combination — more capacity in the same building, faster and more accurate picking, and a documented digital inventory — is often a more cost-effective first step into automation than expanding the building footprint.

SSI Schaefer Products SJF Distributes

LogiMat VLM

The LogiMat is SSI SCHAEFER's vertical lift module — a compact, semi-automated system that stores small parts in vertical trays and delivers them to the operator on the goods-to-person principle. It can reclaim up to 90% of the floor space of conventional shelving while lifting picking performance by up to 20%, making it a practical entry point into warehouse automation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the SSI SCHAEFER LogiMat different from other vertical lift modules?

The LogiMat uses an exclusive rack and pinion drive to move the tray lifter along its steel columns, rather than the belts or chains found in many VLMs. Belts and chains stretch over time, which causes misalignment and increases downtime and servicing; the rack and pinion system avoids that, delivering high positioning accuracy with minimal maintenance. An automatic lubrication system also performs preventive maintenance with every lift movement, which helps keep the unit available and reduces service stoppages.

Can the LogiMat be customized to our operation?

Yes. The LogiMat is a modular system whose height, width, and depth can be configured to fit your building and the goods you store, and it ships in four standard colors with custom colors available. It also supports a range of add-on options — including LogiTilt, which tilts the tray up to 30° for easier reach, LogiWork for adjustable pick height, and LogiPointer, a laser pointer that projects a crosshair onto the exact pick location. SJF helps select the right configuration and options during the design phase.

How does the LogiMat help reduce picking errors?

The LogiMat combines the goods-to-person principle with visual pick guidance to keep operators accurate. The optional LogiPointer projects a laser crosshair directly onto the correct compartment on the tray, and when paired with WAMAS LogiMat software, pick-by-light and put-to-light prompts plus article images guide each action. Real users report picking of wrong parts dropping to near zero after switching to the system.

What kind of software and controls does the LogiMat use?

The LogiMat scales from simple to fully integrated. At the basic level, a standard PLC controller lets operators access trays and inventory through an intuitive touchscreen interface, while WAMAS LogiMat software adds article management, barcode scanning, and pick-by-light for one or more units. For deeper integration, the LogiMat connects to a higher-level ERP, including a certified SAP solution, so inventory and order data stay synchronized across your operation.