VarioReach

Körber’s extendable truck unloading solutions help operations reduce their dependence on labor that can scale with throughput demands while improving ergonomics. Perfect for heavy duty and high volume loading and unloading.

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Truck unloading solutions for today’s warehouse operations

The unloading of trucks in parcel and warehouse environments continues to be a logistical challenge for many operations. Tight delivery schedules, unpredictable freight configurations, and labor-intensive processes often create bottlenecks that slow down the entire supply chain. VarioReach integrates with external in-trailer and robotic unloading solutions, delivering safe, reliable throughput, while providing a clear path for future growth.

Benefits

Reduced labor dependence

With Körber unloading solutions, operators can reduce labor requirements without sacrificing productivity.

Higher throughput

Achieve consistent, reliable bulk flow unloading speeds that scale with your operational demands and targets.

Improved ergonomics

The system minimizes physical strain on employees by eliminating heavy lifting during manual unloading.

Customizable to your operation

Tailor VarioReach to your facility with options including reversible belt control, operator light kits, and heating and cooling integration.

The Körber advantage

Fast, seamless integration

VarioReach integrates easily with existing material handling equipment (MHE) and related unloading solutions, offering fast setup with minimal impact on live operations.

End-to-end supply chain partner

We partner with you throughout your supply chain: from planning your sites, through to build, production management and process optimization.

Decades of expertise

Over 50 years of experience as a global leader in parcel logistics solutions.

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Scalable

A solution tailored to you

VarioReach is available in different configurations to suit specific site conditions. 

It features a powered extend and retract system, which uses motor and sprocket driven dual drive chains for redundancy, and a patented cable reeving system that eliminates the need for cable reels. The ability to adjust height using hydraulics allows the conveyor to adapt to various yard grades.

  • The UNL53 and UNL54
    Proven, standard extendable conveyors designed for reliable, day-to-day unloading across a wide range of operations.

  • The Max Reach 10K
    An extended-reach solution designed to support high-degree pitch requirements, enabling flexible unloading for cross-dock lanes or applications where dock space must remain unobstructed.

In numbers

Load capacity

50 lb/ft

Structural capacity of 50 pounds per foot (74 kg/m) for heavy-duty loading and unloading across standard belted and gravity models.

Maximum reach

95 ft (29.1m)

Total extended length of 95 feet (29.1 m) available on select models to cantilever deep into trailer beds.

Boom speed

40 FPM

A consistent boom extension and retraction speed of 40 feet per minute (0.2 m/s) ensures efficient positioning during operation.

Downloads

Documentation

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Datasheet: VarioReach

Explore the benefits of the VarioReach system, with comprehensive technical data and dimensions.

Alternative unloading solutions

ErgoUnload 

Ergonomic solutions for trailer unloading that reduce physical strain and increase throughput.

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VarioStack

A vertical conveying solution for stacking and buffering items, optimizing space and creating a continuous product flow.

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