Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) Shaftway Model
Symmetry VRC Shaftway Model
Symmetry vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) make moving boxes, carts, and other hard to lift items from one floor to the next more convenient.
Our VRC shaftway model meets the ASME B20.1 code for Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment.
The Symmetry VRC is NOT rated for passengers or riders.
Contact a local Symmetry VRC shaftway model dealer to discuss your needs!
Standard Features
- Rated Capacity: 1,000 lbs. (up to 16’0″) or 750 lbs.
- Speed: 10-20 feet per minute (see drive options for details)
- Self contained drive
- Lifting Height: Up to 14’0” (20’0″ maximum when Hydraulic Drive is used)
- Steel construction with powder-coated finish
- LED diagnostics
- Top-mounted motor and controller (Acme Screw Drive only)
- Top cap switch
- Constant-pressure control station provided at each landing
- Key switches for all controls
- Stops: Two
- 42″ back panel
- Manual lowering device
Safety Features
- Non-skid platform surface (Black)
- Safety labels
- Overload relief valve (Hydraulic Drive only)
- Slack chain safety device (Hydraulic Drive only)
- Over travel safety switch (Optional on Hydraulic Drive)
- Emergency stop on all controls
- Landing interlocks keep doors closed/locked when the platform is at another landing
- Safety nut (Acme Screw Drive only)
- Dynamic brake (Acme Screw Drive only)
- Screw brake (Accelerated Acme Screw Drive only)
Optional Features
- Stainless Steel exterior
- Snap chains for loading ends of the platform
- Side wall extensions
- Landing interlocks
- Up to three stops
- Automatic operation
Clear Platform Sizes
- 36”W x 54”L (standard)
- 36”W x 48”L
- 36”W x 60”L
- 42”W x 60”L
- Custom platform sizes available:
24″ to 42″ width x 36″ to 60″ length
Enter/Exit Configurations
- Straight-Through
- 90°
- Same Side
- 3 Openings
Gate/Door Options
- 80” tall landing gate
- Non-Fire-rated Red Oak door †
- 11/2 hour Fire-rated steel door (B Label)
Drive Options
- Acme Screw Drive: 10 fpm, 1.5 HP, 115 VAC
- Accelerated Acme Screw Drive: 20 fpm, 1.5 HP, 115 VAC
- Chain Hydraulic Drive: 17-20 fpm, 3 HP, 115 VAC
Warranty
- Symmetry Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (Model VPL-ML) offer an industry-leading four-year (4) limited parts warranty.
† Also available in other wood choices by request