XpressLift™ Automated VRC

The XpressLift™ VRC integrates high speed vertical lifting into your automated conveyor system.  It can help to achieve  increased process efficiency through the automated vertical transfer of materials between production conveyor levels.
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TYPE: Mechanical Lifts - Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs)

MODEL: XpressLift™ VRC

The XpressLift™ VRC integrates high speed vertical lifting into your automated conveyor system. It can help to achieve increased process efficiency through the automated vertical transfer of materials between conveyor production levels.

XpressLift™ Benefits & Features:

  • Easy to integrate into your Material Handling Conveyor/Automation System
  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Maintain
  • Designed and manufactured to meet ANSI/ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for Conveyors
  • Structural Tube Guide Rails Allow for High
    Speed, Smooth Operations; Minimal Maintenance
    and Long Service Life.
  • High Performance Carriage Guides provide easy set up and minimum maintenance.  They are designed for high speed, continuous operation.
  • Dual Roller Chain Lift Design offers a Redundant
    Lifting System for Safe Operation

Controls & Electrical

  • Standard “All-In-One” Controller with Text Display Integrated on the Front Cover: No need to open any high voltage control panels to assist with troubleshooting, maintenance or set up. 
  • Closed Loop Vector Drive with Encoder: Encoder Monitors the motor and controls the brake for safety, and high speed operation.
    Carriage "stops" are performed by the drive brake, which extends the life of the mechanical motor brake.
  • Solid State Sensors: Easily set up and maintained, there are no moving parts to break, damage or adjust.

Specifications

Lifting Capacity:

  • 25 to 75 lbs. (typical)

Lifting Speeds: 

  • 120 to 350 feet per minute (typical)

Load Size: 

  • 24” L x 16” W x 12” H (typical)

Lifting Height: Two-Level or Optional Multi-Level Designs

  • Units up to 18 ft. high are shipped factory assembled, prewired, and tested

Options:

  • Custom Designs for Your Automation Requirements
  • Custom Integration Controls
  • Ethernet Connectivity
  • Free-Standing Capability
  • Custom Paint Colors
  • Special Perimeter Guarding
  • High Temperature or Low Temperature/Freezer Application 
  • Horizontal Infeed, Carriage, and Discharge Conveyors Supported

Carriage Safety Options:

Wildeck VRC's have a standard carriage freefall device. Optional safety carriage locking devices are available to prevent the accidental descent of a raised carriage. When the VRC arrives at an upper level stop, the system locks the carriage enclosure either through automatic (SafeLock™) or manual (DeckStop™) means. 

  • SafeLock™: Automatic; failsafe, the carriage locks automatically when arriving at the
    designated level.
  • DeckStop™: Manual; simple, and reliable. Locking arms provide a highly visible barrier at the loading area.

Additional Safety Options Include:

  • CargoLok™ Carriage Gate— Encloses and secures large rolling loads
  • ArmorCar™ Carriage — A fully-enclosed VRC carriage for additional freight safeguarding
    Heavy Duty Landing Level Gates – Used for heavy duty applications or applications prone to impact during load

For more information on the XpressLift™ Automated VRC, please contact a Thomas Conveyor & Equipment Automation Engineer at 844 220 0086 or click on the Contact Us button above.

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