Mechanical Lifts

TCE VRCs Give You More

TCE’s variety of mechanical lifts are well suited for multi-level applications that demand faster speeds and high cycle rates. TCE’s reliable chain drive lifting system has been designed for the tough duty these applications require and provides long and trouble-free service life. Take a close look at the standard features we include; you’ll quickly realize a TCE mechanical VRC gives you more.

With our electrical design capabilities, TCE can provide you with a complete customized material lift system that is either manually controlled, controlled by your conveyor controls or is fully automated controlling both the material lift and portions of your conveyor system.

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor's are safer than using a forklift truck or manpower to move materials between levels and are less costly to operate and maintain than elevators.

Mechanical VRC Material Lift Benefits:

• Lift capacities from 100 to 30,000 lbs.
• Standard platform size up to 12 ft. wide x 30 ft. long
• Tough lifting motor sized for continuous duty
• High service factor gearbox
• Alloy steel drive shaft for durability
• Dual roller chains (instead of cables) for long service life
• Quality, brand-name electrical components
• UL-508A labeled control panel
• Fabricated by AWS D1.1 Certified Welders
• Bracing material provided
• Structural grade fasteners and floor anchors
• Standard units are designed for “bolt-together” installation (field welding not required)
• ‘Gate Closed’ and ‘Ready’ indicator lights on control panel
• Self-diagnostic control system on all multi-level units (more than two stops)
• Momentary contact ‘Call’ and ‘Send’ control buttons at all accessed floor levels
• Instantaneous overload protection (fixed setpoint)
• Broken chain free-fall safety system
• Standard lifting height up to 150 ft. (other heights available)
• Standard speed: 28 fpm (feet per minute) – higher speeds available
• Industrial strength carriage platform to handle heavy point loads
• Fast-acting brake system for crisp, accurate stops

Mechanical VRC Material Lift Options:

• ‘Standard’ Mechanical Cantilever: Lift Capacity up to 5,000 lbs.
• ‘High-Load’ Mechanical Cantilever: Lift Capacity up to 10,000 lbs.
• Platform sizes: Up to 12 ft. wide x 8 ft. long
• Loading / Unloading: “C,” “Z,” or 90-degree loading patterns
• Freestanding models available with optional support structure
• Allows material movement with the smallest possible equipment footprint
• May be used where headroom is restricted
• Provides extra flexibility to maneuver loads
• Modular multi-level systems
• Variable frequency drive system providing ‘soft-start’ and ‘soft-stop’ to cushion loads
• Higher speeds
• Full height enclosures available
• Single-stop unit can be fully-assembled, tested, and ready to operate

Automated Mechanical VRC Material Lifts

TCE’s automated VRCs are best suited for in-process applications requiring faster speeds and high cycle rates. When integrated with conveyors, they can help you achieve maximum process efficiency through the automated transfer of materials between levels.

Automated Tote Lift
Modular • Flexible • Safe

• Lift Capacity: 50 to 75 lbs.
• Lifting Speeds: 40 to 110 fpm (with ‘soft-start’ and ‘soft-stop’ motor control)
• Load Sizes: Up to 2 ft.- 6 inches wide x 3 ft. long x 3 ft. high
• Carriage Platform: An open framing system supports the carriage conveyor section
• Loading / Unloading: “C” or “Z” loading patterns
• Carriage is guided between (4) four structural tube steel members that act as the frame for the perimeter safety enclosure
• Footprint: Approx. 3 ft. wide by 4 ft. long (not including control panels or in-feed and discharge conveyor sections)
• Full height perimeter guarding is integral to the VRC system
• Interlocked access door for cleaning and maintenance
• Unit accesses a lower level and one or more stops above ground
• Equipped with 3-phase TEFC brake-motors with a fast acting, spring-set electrical brake
• Helical gear reducer transfers motion through a common drive shaft, sprockets, and dual-roller lifting chains
• Unit is partially pre-wired to reduce installation time and cost. The main UL listed control panel is integrated into the machine. The standard control panel is rated NEMA 1 and is labeled UL-508A
• System includes one section of in-feed conveyor, one section of carriage mounted conveyor, and one section of discharge conveyor
• Conveyors are powered roller type. Horizontal speeds: 30 to 110 fpm.