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VRC-200 Vertical Lift Reciprocating Conveyor
The VRC-200 Vertical Lift Reciprocating Conveyor is a potent solution for moving material with a high degree of accuracy and speed between different floors of a building. Different from regular freight elevators, this system can support a continuous industrial processes that automatically transfer pallets, crates and heavy goods between mezzanine levels or multi-story warehouses.
With its ability to be a part of existing conveyor lines, the VRC-200 gets rid of the delay of logistics due to manual forklift and vertical transport. In addition to its small area and high-speed lifting functionalities, it is a perfect solution for those who want to increase their vertical storage space yet not losing their speed and flow of materials throughout the entire production or distribution cycle.
Key Features & Advantages
High-Density Space Utilization
The VRC-200 has been designed to better utilize the vertical space in a facility by transporting the product vertically as opposed to using long inclined belts. Thanks to this small vertical footprint, the facility can make full use of the mezzanine and multi-story storage levels and there is no need to allocate the ground floor space for ramps or elevators. This is why it is particularly beneficial to dense urban warehouses.
Enhanced Workflow Automation
This system provides a dedicated vertical shaft and therefore replaces the use of forklifts, which are usually the one to disrupt the cycle and increase the workforce. The reciprocating lift is capable to work in conjunction with the horizontal conveyor to achieve a fully automated plant and thereby performing the multiple-floor movements as a continuous process without any human intervention and interruption.
Multi-Tier Safety Architecture
Besides mechanical locks, protective enclosures, and emergency braking logic, the minimum operation security is further ensured by a safety system with multiple layers. These work together with smart sensors which can detect situations such as load shifts or blockages, thereby providing a fail-safe environment that accounts for both the protection of cargo and personnel safety.
Adaptable Load Handling
| No. | Specification Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model | Reciprocating Elevator -001 |
| Main Frame | Main frame made of 4mm thick 80mm×80mm square steel tube; overall structure is aesthetically pleasing and robust. | |
| Main Drive System | 1.5 kW motor from Taibang or equivalent brand. | |
| Main Chain | Domestic high-quality 16A chain from Donghua. | |
| Car Bottom | 4.0mm patterned steel plate. | |
| Load Capacity | Maximum 300 kg per pallet. | |
| Performance | Lifting speed: 0–30 m/min (variable frequency control); Capacity: 120 boxes/hour; Forward and reverse circulation. | |
| Lifting Height | H = 6000~7000 mm; Stroke: 6400 mm. | |
| Surface Treatment | All steel materials are treated with epoxy resin powder electrostatic spray. | |
| Color | As per technical requirements. | |
| Enclosure | Carbon steel plate + sealing. | |
| Car Features | Both sides of the car use roller wrapping for smooth and quiet operation with low noise. | |
| Structure Details | a. Main body frame b. Car – double chain pallet roller conveyor c. Maintenance access with side-mounted monkey ladder. | |
| 2 | Infeed & Outfeed Roller Line | Roller line size: L3000×W1500×H400 Roller: Ø60×1.5 double sprocket drive roller with galvanized surface treatment. Drive: 0.2 kW Taibang motor. |
| 3 | Electrical Control System | 1. Electrical cabinet and control panel: A3 steel with baked paint finish. 2. PLC: Huichuan / Xinje or equivalent domestic brand. 3. Inverter: Huichuan / Shilin or equivalent domestic brand. 4. Contactors and other low-voltage components: Chint / Delixi or equivalent brand. 5. Photoelectric switches: SICK / Omron or equivalent brand. 6. Circuit breakers, motor protectors, contactors: Chint / Delixi or equivalent brand. 7. Touch screen is adopted. 8. Includes infeed/outfeed elevator operation box and running warning light tower. |
Factory Introduction
Optimize your warehouse and distribution efficiency with tailored intelligent logistics solutions from Duffy Machinery, a leading material handling specialist based in Fujian, China.Since our establishment in 2007, we have spent more than 10 years refining intelligent operational systems, with our core team offering 14 years of professional manufacturing experience for each customized project.
With a 35,000㎡ factory and 100+ skilled staff, Our factory is capable of producing 73,000 meters of roller conveyor lines and 2,000 incline conveyors annually; with a total of seven complete production lines, we ensure stable production and on-time delivery. We have obtained over 40 professional certifications and patents, including ISO9001, CE, EACC and national high-tech enterprise certification, which fully demonstrate our quality strength. Our solutions are widely recognized by global customers in the Middle East, South America, North America, Southeast Asia and other regions, supported by comprehensive after-sales service to ensure stable and efficient operation.
Factory Certificate
We're not just about providing top-notch hardware - we're about giving you complete peace of mind. With 42 prestigious industry certifications like ISO9001, CE, and EACC.
Customer concerns (FAQ)
Q1: What is the main difference between a VRC and a standard freight elevator?
The only difference visually between a VRC (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor) and a standard freight elevator is that the former is specifically designed for moving freight automatically, not for human transport. Also, since a VRC complies with conveyor safety standards instead of elevator codes, it is cheaper to install, has faster operating speeds and can be integrated fully into production lines without the need for operator intervention.
Q2: What is the maximum lifting height of the VRC-200 system?
Actually, the VRC-200 is very flexible and scalable. It is a popular choice for 2 to 4-story mezzanines but thanks to the modular design of the mast, it can be made to reach heights of over 20 meters, which enables smooth material transfer across multiple floors in high-rise industrial settings.
Q3: How much floor space will I need for this?
A: Not much. The CVL's best feature is its very small footprint. If you compare spiral chutes or inclined transport belts, which take up large amounts of horizontal space,
a CVL requires only a few square meters. So it can perfectly serve you as a solution for a facility retrofitting, or those city distribution centers with very limited space.
Q4: Will the system be able to transport different package sizes together without manual changing?
A: Indeed. Provided the different items do not exceed the maximum platform size, the system will perform
Mixed Flow Transport. Smart sensors continuously watch to see the spacing of the incoming items and automatically adjust the lift speed accordingly. This ensures that various box sizes or totes enter the
platforms smoothly and safely without human operation.
Q5: What kind of maintenance should I expect in the long term for a system operating around the clock?
A: Duffy Machinery has made chains of very high material strength as well as guides of self-lubricating types that help to reduce both friction and wear. Our knowledge gained from producing
800,000 rollers annually leads to drive components which comply with the highest precision requirements. System’s service life can easily surpass 10 years under
heavy-duty conditions if it only undergoes basic routine inspections and lubrications.
Q6: How is the system able to keep cargo secured while traveling at high speeds vertically?
A: The system incorporates different layers of safety. There are crush prevention sensors for the
entry area, platform alignment is monitored continuously during the whole lift, and the outlet location where the stuff is gathered basically has a detection mechanism for accumulation of the material
which is to be released. A system whose PLC is capable of triggering a very short emergency stop if a misalignment or downstream jam should be detected can prevent product damage or mechanical failure.
