Download Application Guidelines Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

Table of Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………...…
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Foreword
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1 – Scope and Purpose......................................................................................................... 8
1.1 – Equipment Covered ....................................................................................................... 8
1.2 – Equipment Not Covered................................................................................................. 8
1.3 – Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 – Potential Applicable Codes ............................................................................................ 9
2 – Terms & Definitions ...................................................................................................... 10
3 – Applications................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 – Areas of Use ................................................................................................................ 16
3.2 – Types of Use ................................................................................................................ 17
4 – VRC Types & Configurations ....................................................................................... 17
4.1 – Straddle Design............................................................................................................ 17
4.2 – Cantilever Design......................................................................................................... 17
4.3 – Four Post Design ......................................................................................................... 18
4.4 – Double Mast Design..................................................................................................... 18
5 – Specification Considerations....................................................................................... 20
5.1 – Travel ........................................................................................................................... 20
5.2 – Floor-to-Floor Distance ................................................................................................ 20
5.3 – Capacity, Size and Type of Load ................................................................................. 20
5.4 – Orientation of Loads..................................................................................................... 20
5.5 – Loading and Unloading Methods ................................................................................. 21
5.6 – Platform Guarding and Accessories............................................................................. 22
5.7 – Electrical Considerations and Areas of Use................................................................. 23
5.8 – Operational Considerations.......................................................................................... 23
5.9 – Power Units and Drive Types....................................................................................... 23
6 – Installation Considerations .......................................................................................... 25
6.1 – Installer Guidelines....................................................................................................... 25
6.2 – Surface Mounted Lifts .................................................................................................. 29
6.3 – Pit Mounted Lifts .......................................................................................................... 31
6.4 – Mast or Guide Beam Support....................................................................................... 31
6.5 – Floor Opening and Mezzanines ................................................................................... 32
7 – Electrical Considerations ............................................................................................. 33
8 – Wiring Considerations.................................................................................................. 33
9 – Power Unit Considerations .......................................................................................... 33
Application Guidelines for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs)
Version: February 2010
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