Since defining the industry 40 years ago, PFlow has remained solely devoted to the design and manufacture of vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs). VRC’s are a safe, economical way to raise and lower materials in factories, warehouses, industrial plants, institutions or anywhere that products or supplies need to move from one level to another.
VRC’s are not elevators. In fact, they have their own national code (ASME B20.1) and are specifically exempt from the national elevator code. PFlow guarantees code approval in every state.
VRC’s provide fast, efficient and convenient access to/from mezzanines, balconies, basements, and between levels in multiple story buildings. They can be installed for through-floor, interior or exterior applications or they can even occupy an unused elevator shaft. The principal components of VRC’s include guide columns, carriage, and a mechanical or hydraulic actuating mechanism.
The expert, award-winning engineering team at PFlow has hundreds of years of VRC industry experience, and technical know-how to solve a myriad of vertical lifting problems. PFlow has designed VRCs to move materials that weigh only 10 lbs to over 200,000 lbs, with carriages from 30” x 30” to 60’ x 60’, and vertical heights from 4’ to over 200’. PFlow has also built large load work platforms, over-and-under equipment for assembly lines, hopper transfer systems and much more.
At PFlow, we know each VRC application is unique. That’s why we scrutinize and address every detail of every job. We carefully analyze your needs, cover all design and construction issues, provide complete code-approved engineered drawings and deliver ongoing service support.
Our experienced sales staff and engineers will design a customized vertical lift product tailored to your needs. Our focus has always been on safety and advanced technology – and creating solutions for specific vertical material handling problems.
