Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

What are Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC's)?

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors move materials in factories, warehouses, industrial plants, institutions or anywhere that products or supplies need to move from one level to another. Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors are not elevators. In fact, they have their own national code (ANSI/ASME B20.1) and are specifically exempt from the national elevator code. Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors provide fast, efficient, convenient and safe access to/from mezzanines, balconies, basements, and between levels in multiple story buildings. They can be installed for through-floor, interior or exterior applications. The principal components of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors include guide columns, carriage and a mechanical or hydraulic actuating mechanism.

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) Benefits:

• Safely transport materials from one level to another.
• Install in new or existing building.
• Customized to your application needs.
• Less costly to install, operate and maintain than elevators.
• Safer than using a forklift to move materials between levels.
• Move loads of all shapes, sizes and weights from 1 lb. to 200,000 lbs.
• Designed for mezzanines, through-floor and other multi-level applications.
• Install in unused elevator shafts.
• Proven in over 12,000 applications.
• Safe, efficient, convenient means of moving materials vertically.
• Meet or exceed ANSI B20.1 and OSHA regulations.
• Hydraulic, mechanical and fully automated systems.
• Equipped with advanced safety features to protect men and materials.
• Turnkey installation available.
• Guaranteed code approval in every state.

Proven Applications:

Pflow vertical lifts transport materials of all shapes, sizes and weights between two or more levels. We've designed lifts to move everything from spark plugs and medical supplies to 110,000 lb. fuel cells and more. Only Pflow offers the most complete line of vertical lifts available on the market today. From mechanical and hydraulic vertical lifts to high-speed, high-throughput lifts (employing Variable Frequency Drive), and customized vertical lifts. We also offer fully automated systems for automated manufacturing and warehousing operations. Pflow delivers single-source responsibility for vertical lift design, fabrication, installation and service support. Whatever the size, speed and vertical height your application demands - we'll help you develop the best solution.

Custom Designed for Your Needs:

Pflow Industries has the engineering capabilities, experience and technical know-how to solve a myriad of vertical lifting problems. We have designed vertical lifts to move materials that weigh
1 lb. to over 200,000 lbs � with carriages from 30 x 30 inches to 60 x 60 feet � vertical heights from 4 feet to over 200 feet. We have built large load work platforms, over and under equipment for assembly lines, hopper transfer systems and much more. At Pflow, we know each vertical lift application is unique. That�s why we address every detail of every job. We carefully analyze your needs, cover all design & construction issues, provide complete code-approved engineered drawings and deliver unmatched, ongoing service support. Our experienced engineers will design a vertical lift tailored to your needs. Our focus has always been on safety and advanced technology � and creating solutions for specific vertical material handling problems. No other manufacturer provides the kind of application-oriented solution you�ll get from Pflow.

Mechanical Vertical Lifts:

Pflow mechanical vertical lifts offer versatility and dependability for high-speed and multi-level applications and for moving large, heavy loads. Pflow mechanical vertical lifts offer durable, heavy-duty construction and maximum flexibility in carriage size, capacity and traffic patterns.

Hydraulic Vertical Lifts:

Pflow hydraulic lifts provide reliable and economical vertical lifting for mezzanines, balconies, and other two-level applications. Pflow hydraulic lifts offer heavy-duty construction and advanced safety technology with proven reliability. Our hydraulic lifts are available in straddle or cantilever design.

Package Handling Lifts:

Pflow offers high-speed package handling lifts specifically designed for automated system applications that require lifting of boxes, cartons, packages, totes, containers or cases. These package lifts provide nonstop transportation to or from balconies and mezzanines, over aisles or machinery, between floors or conveyor levels. Pflow Package Handling Lifts provide up, down or reversible transport with continuous throughput up to 30 loads per minute (depending on model). Pflow will also design a continuous system to fit specific application requirements, perform start-up and provide complete follow-through service.

Fully Automated Systems:

Pflow Fully Automated Systems Provide An Efficient, Reliable Way To Transport Materials In An Automated Manufacturing Or Warehousing Operation.

Pflow Automated Systems are custom designed to fit your exact application needs. Pflow systems range from simple two-level applications to sophisticated multi-level, multi-directional systems. Pflow Automated Systems provide both vertical and horizontal conveying means.

• Load capacities up to 15,000 lbs.
• Standard carriage sizes to 10' x 12'.
• Flexible loading/unloading patterns.
• Wide range of possible configurations.
• Hazardous or corrosive environments.
• PLC-based controls.
• Horizontal conveyors specified for load type, weight, size and throughput requirements.
• Special options included as required: Mode reversal, queuing of loads, full-queue signals, warning signals, door operators, condition lights, load stops, self-diagnostics.
• Tilt-deck, roll-handling and cart-handling systems are available.
• Pflow offers single-source responsibility for system design, installation, start-up, training and debugging by factory-trained technicians.

Custom Vertical Lifts:

Pflow Industries has the engineering capabilities, experience and technical know-how to solve a myriad of vertical lifting problems. We have designed custom vertical lifts to move materials that weigh 10 lbs. to over 100,000 lbs � with carriages from 30� x 30� to 30� x 30�� vertical heights from 4� to over 200�. We have built large load work platforms, over and under equipment for assembly lines, hopper transfer systems and more. Pflow offers complete single-source responsibility for system design, installation and total support for all components including conveyors, VRCs, and programmable controls.

If you are faced with a difficult or unusual vertical lifting application, call Pflow. Whatever the size, speed and vertical height your application demands � we�ll help you develop the best custom vertical lift solution.

Vehicle Lifts:

Most people want their vehicles to hug the road. But in some very special cases, people want their vehicles to go off road, onto a lift and then upwards and/or downwards.

Special applications for lifting vehicles of all sizes are becoming commonplace for Pflow�s engineers. We have customized and manufactured Vehicle Lifts that are installed in robotic parking garages, funeral homes motorcycle dealerships, lake homes, townhouses and more.

If you are involved with a difficult or unusual vertical lifting application that involves a vehicle of any sort, call Pflow.

Safety Systems:

Pflow�s unequaled commitment to safety has resulted in a stronger R&D program and more rigorous testing than any other Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors manufacturer. Each vertical lift is designed with a variety of safety devices that protect men, materials and machines � providing the best defense against a potential, costly industrial accident. Safety features like spring-loaded safety cams, overtravel protection, safety gates and enclosures that meet or exceed all code requirements. And, only Pflow offers the advanced, patented DeckLock safety system that provides added protection at critical upper levels. The end result is Pflow vertical lifts deliver longer life, improved performance and safer operation.