Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor Specifications Guide

Product Series	Quick Fact	Capacity /Carriage Size	Vertical Rise /Levels	Speed*	Applications	Max Cycles
* fpm = feet per minute
Series F A mechanical VRC with a 4-post design for the heaviest loads & largest carriage sizes.	Lift can be loaded/unloaded on any of four sides. Designed for continuous operation.	Up to 200,000 lbs Carriage sizes as large as needed (6' x 6.5' min)	Unlimited Move materials between 2 or more levels	Standard 18 fpm Speeds to 400 fpm available.	Heavy industrial equipment, multiple pallets, performance venues.	Unlimited
Series M A mechanical VRC with a 2-post design for large loads & the most frequent use.	The most versatile series; very few limitations, can be customized for the widest variety of uses. Designed for continuous operation.	Up to 10,000 lbs Carriage sizes up to 10' x 12'	Unlimited Move materials between 2 or more levels	Standard 25 fpm Speeds up to 600 fpm available	Pallets in conveyor systems, carts in a production line, distributors, storage facilities, other industrial.	Unlimited
Series 21 A hydraulic VRC with a 2-post design for medium to larger loads.	Torsion bar links the two hydraulic cylinders to equalize load & assure carriage remains level at all times.	Up to 8,000 lbs Carriage sizes up to 10' x 10'	Up to 22' rise Move materials between 2 levels	Standard 24 fpm Speeds up to 35 fpm available	Industrial facilities, warehouses & distributors with medium loads.	10 per hour
Series D A hydraulic VRC with limited moving parts for easy maintenance lifting of medium loads.	Can be shipped as a self-contained unit equipped to service in-plant mezzanines.	Up to 3,000 lbs Carriage sizes up to 6' x 6'	Up to 15' rise Move materials between 2 levels	Standard 17 fpm Speeds up to 25 fpm available	Self-storage facilities, mezzanine & balcony applications.	10 per hour
Series DM A hydraulic VRC with limited moving parts for easy maintenance lifting of medium loads.	Can be shipped as a plug and play unit. Perfect for in-plant mezzanines.	Up to 3,000 lbs Carriage sizes 5' x 5' or 6' x 6' in-plant mezzanines.	Up to 15' rise Move materials between 2 levels	Standard 17 fpm Speeds up to 25 fpm available	Self-storage facilities, mezzanine & balcony applications.	10 per hour
Series DB A VRC for smaller loads with a counter-weighted design that minimizes horsepower requirements & saves energy.	Saves space & handles loads that are often transported on an inclined conveyor.	Up to 100 lbs Carriage sizes up to 3' x 3'	Up to 50' rise Move materials between 2 or more levels	Speeds from 60 to 400 fpm available	High-speed applications for boxes, cartons, packages, etc.	Unlimited
Series B A fully enclosed VRC for boxes & packages that ships in modular sections for easy installation & maintenance.	Features a mechanical motor/ gear reducer with frequency drive for soft start & stops.	Up to 500 lbs 3' x 3' carriage	Up to 17'6" rise Move materials between 2 levels	Standard 35 fpm	Retail outlets, parts rooms, food service, libraries, small warehouses.	Unlimited
Automated Lifts For continuous material transportation in an automated industrial application.	From simple two-level applications to multi-level, multi-directional systems.	Up to 15,000 lbs Carriage sizes up to 10' x 12'	Up to 200' rise Move materials between 2 or more levels	Speeds dependent on numerous variables	Small & medium size load manufacturing, warehousing & distribution facilities.	Unlimited

General Pflow Facts:

Pflow VRCs are custom designed to meet the necessary specs; these guidelines are for general reference.
All Pflow lifts meet ASME B20.1 code & include numerous standard & optional safety features.
Pflow VRCs are suitable for indoor & outdoor use, and can be loaded/ unloaded from multiple sides.
Pflow VRCs can be used in mezzanine, through-floor & empty elevator shafts.
Pflow pioneered the VRC product class & has installed over 15,000 lifts worldwide.

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor Specifications Guide

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