Mechanical Package Lift
500 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- Ask us
- Lowered
- Ask us
- Deck length
- 36 to 60 in
- Deck width
- 36 to 60 in
Made to order
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) that carry materials between floors and mezzanines. Standard models carry 500 to 20,000 lb with 96 to 360 in of travel, hydraulic or mechanical, each quoted in writing.
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500 lb
1 model
3,000 to 6,000 lb
5 models
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FreightLite Hydraulic VRC
1,500 to 3,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- Ask us
- Lowered
- 3.25 to 4.25 in
- Deck length
- 36 to 72 in
- Deck width
- 36 to 72 in
Made to order
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Hydraulic Cantilever VRC Freight Lift
3,000 to 6,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- 196.25 to 366.25 in
- Lowered
- 4.25 to 6.25 in
- Deck length
- 48 to 96 in
- Deck width
- 48 to 96 in
Made to order
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Hydraulic Straddle VRC Freight Lift
3,000 to 6,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- 196.25 to 364.25 in
- Lowered
- 4.25 in
- Deck length
- 48 to 144 in
- Deck width
- 48 to 96 in
Made to order
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Mechanical Cantilever VRC Freight Lift
1,000 to 6,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- 148.25 to 150.25 in
- Lowered
- 4.25 to 6.25 in
- Deck length
- 36 to 96 in
- Deck width
- 48 to 96 in
Made to order
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Mechanical Straddle VRC Freight Lift
1,000 to 6,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- 148.25 in
- Lowered
- 4.25 in
- Deck length
- 36 to 144 in
- Deck width
- 48 to 120 in
Made to order
20,000 lb
1 model
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Mechanical 4 Post VRC Freight Lift
6,000 to 20,000 lb Lift capacity
- Raised
- 124.25 to 246.25 in
- Lowered
- 4.25 to 6.25 in
- Deck length
- 72 to 180 in
- Deck width
- 72 to 144 in
Made to order
Capacity on request
1 model
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QuickStack Modular VRC
Ask us Lift capacity
- Raised
- Ask us
- Lowered
- Ask us
- Deck length
- Ask us
- Deck width
- Ask us
Made to order
Where it works
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Mezzanines
Stock moved between the floor and a storage mezzanine.
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Plants
Parts fed between levels of a production line.
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Distribution
Cartons sent between conveyor levels.
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Multi-level buildings
Freight carried between floors.
Buying guide
Choose a VRC by the travel, the load and how it loads at each level. Send us those and we confirm the model.
Hydraulic or mechanical
Hydraulic VRCs travel 141 to 360 in in their standard models and suit runs between two levels such as a floor and a mezzanine. Mechanical VRCs use a gear motor and chain, stop at several programmed levels, and have been custom built to about 100 feet of travel. Hydraulic models re-pressurize on their own to keep the carriage level with the upper landing during long idle periods.
Carriage style
A cantilever carriage hangs off two guide posts, needs no overhead structure and loads from three sides. A straddle carriage sits between the posts for longer loads and through loading. The 4 post VRC lifts at four points for the heaviest loads, with open sides. QuickStack is a modular VRC that bolts together for 2, 3 or 4 levels.
Capacity and carriage size
Standard models carry 500 lb on the package lift up to 20,000 lb on the 4 post VRC. The FreightLite carries 1,500 to 3,000 lb for lighter pallets, most often to a mezzanine. Carriages run from 36 to 144 in wide and 36 to 180 in long.
Gates and safety
Mechanical VRCs carry load jam sensors with a key switch reset, slack chain sensors and an over-travel switch. The package lift and QuickStack add interlocked landing gates that stay locked while the carriage moves. The package lift has spring-loaded brakes that stop the carriage if its cable breaks, and QuickStack has free-fall arrest devices.
What to send for a quote
- The height of every landing, floor to floor
- The heaviest load and its footprint, pallet, cart or carton
- How it loads at each level, from one side, through, or around a corner
- The power at the site
- Your delivery ZIP code
Questions
Can people ride a VRC?
No. A VRC is a conveyor for materials only. If an operator has to ride with the load, ask us about the carousel work platform, which is built to carry a person.
Does a VRC need a pit?
Not always. Standard carriages lower to 3.25 to 6.25 in, and QuickStack offers an approach ramp or a pit threshold at the lower level. Tell us about the floor at the lowest landing.
Can the carriage be enclosed?
QuickStack offers enclosed carriages and carriage gates in place of snap chains. For other models, ask us with the load and the landing layout.
What is a vertical reciprocating conveyor?
A VRC is a freight lift for materials only. It carries pallets, carts and cartons between a floor and a mezzanine or several levels. Standard models carry 500 to 20,000 lb with 96 to 360 in of travel.
Hydraulic or mechanical VRC?
Hydraulic VRCs travel 141 to 360 in and suit two levels such as a floor and a mezzanine. Mechanical VRCs use a gear motor and chain, stop at several programmed levels, and have been custom built to about 100 feet of travel.
How do I get a price?
Call us or send the form. Tell us what you move, the route and your ZIP. We send a written quote with the machine, freight and build time.
How does it arrive?
Most machines go by freight truck from the factory. Parts and smaller items can go by FedEx or UPS. Freight to your ZIP is on your quote before you order. Rush and overnight shipping cost extra. We sell and ship to US addresses only.
What warranty comes with it?
EK Tech covers Pony Express tuggers for 2 years on the frame and drive and 1 year on other parts. For DJ Products and Autoquip equipment, ask us.
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