Mechanical VRC Material Lifts
Designed for faster speeds and higher cycle rates.
W.W. Cannon’s mechanical vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) are designed with a chain-over-sprocket lifting system to deliver smooth, reliable travel and bounce-free stops across multiple levels. Whether you need to lift pallets, boxes, totes, or heavy machinery, our mechanical VRCs provide the strength and durability to meet your material handling demands.
Built for continuous, heavy-duty use, these VRCs can handle loads ranging from 100 lbs to over 200,000 lbs, making them ideal for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.
Backed by trusted suppliers and structural warranties, W.W. Cannon ensures long-lasting performance and safety.
Need help finding the right mechanical VRC? Contact W.W. Cannon today- Let our VRC experts help you determine the right mechanical VRC for your specific application.
Benefits of a Mechanical Lift
- Lower total lifetime cost when compared to a hydraulic lift
- No risk for hazardous, accidental, or messy fluid spills
- Unlimited cycle use
- Ideal for high-speed, high-capacity, continuous or automated applications
- Available in cantilever, straddle, and 4-post configurations for a wide range of loading/unloading patterns
- Virtually unlimited rise and lifting capacity
- Freestanding models with optional support structures for added versatility
Mechanical Lift Safety Features
Mechanical lifts come with a wide range of standard and optional safety features such as:
- Safety cams (that prevent sudden carriage descent in the unlikely event of a lifting chain break)
- Limit switches or velocity fuses that stop uncontrolled carriage descent when power is lost
- Rugged enclosures that help protect materials and workers
- Safety gates (sliding, vertical acting, and swing designs available)
- Continuous-duty motor and durable gearbox handle demanding operations
- Alloy steel drive shaft and dual roller chains ensure long-lasting performance
- Self-diagnostic system on multi-level units quickly detects issues
- Call and send buttons at each level make loading and unloading easy
- Fast-acting brakes provide accurate stops without bouncing
- Built-in safety shuts down operation if overloaded
Lift Capacities
Standard Carriage Size
Standard Lifting Height
Standard Speed
Loading / Unloading
Preferred Suppliers
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