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Autoquip Corporation - Freight Lifts - Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

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Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors, or VRC Material Lifts provide the most economical, dependable, and safe method of high capacity freight movement between multiple levels, up to travel of 100 feet, with the smallest platform size or footprint possible. An economical alternative to expensive freight elevators or fork trucks, Autoquip VRC Material Lifts can be customized to improve freight and goods movement in any application: industrial mezzanines, retail stores, restaurants, warehouses, conveyor systems, and much more. Each Freight Lift is designed and manufactured to meet the industry safety requirements of ASME B20.1 (conveyors).

Autoquip offers the broadest line of Freight lifts in the industry.

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Below you will find a number of different types of Freight Lifts / Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors. You can select any one of the following to see specific product information.


  • Hydraulic Freightlite VRC - The Freightlite VRC family of hydraulic material lifts are the most popular of the hydraulic designs, capable of moving materials weighing up to 3,000 pounds between two elevations that are up to 14 feet apart - typically to and from a mezzanine.
  • Hydraulic Cantilever VRC - The Cantilever VRC hydraulic Freightlifts are designed to move materials weighing up to 6,000 pounds between two elevations that are up to 28 feet apart - typically to and from a mezzanine.
  • Hydraulic Straddle VRC - The Straddle VRC hydraulic Freightlifts are designed to move materials weighing up to 6,000 pounds between two elevations that are up to 28 feet apart - typically to and from a mezzanine.
  • Mechanical Cantilever VRC - The Cantilever VRC mechanical Freightlifts are designed to move materials weighing up to 6,000 pounds between multiple elevations as high as 100 feet - typically to and from mezzanines, between floors of a building, or inside elevator shafts.
  • Mechanical Straddle VRC - The Straddle VRC mechanical Freightlifts are designed to move materials weighing up to 6,000 pounds between multiple elevations as high as 100 feet - typically to and from mezzanines, between floors of a building, or inside elevator shafts.
  • Mechanical 4 Post VRC - The High Capacity 4-Post VRC mechanical Freightlifts are designed to provide extra support for off-center loads, high edge loads, and to move very heavy freight weighing up to 15,000 pounds between multiple elevations as high as 100 feet - typically to and from mezzanines, between floors of a building, or inside elevator shafts.
  • VRC Gates and Enclosures - Autoquip gates and enclosures provide maximum safety and protection for high travel lift applications. Gates and enclosure may be required to meet Federal, State or local codes. Built to last with sturdy, heavy duty vertical posts and expanded metal panels, Autoquip safety enclosures and gates are designed for dependable operation with a minimum of maintenance.

To view our extensive line of Lifts, Tables, High Capacity and High Travel lifts as well as our Dock Equipment, use the links below...

About Autoquip:

Autoquip has been a leader in Material Handling Manufacturing for many years. Since its inception in 1947 Autoquip has grown by leaps and bounds. Learn more about the Autoquip legacy, click here.

Our growth has been a direct result of many things including our vast product line, knowledgeable and friendly sales staff, our immense experience in designing and manufacturing all types to hydraulic lifting equipment and our many satisfied customers.

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