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What is a Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC), and how does it differ from an elevator?
A Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) is a safe, cost-effective, and straightforward solution for moving materials between different levels of a facility. VRCs are widely used across many industries.
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors are typically:
Used in the back-of-house areas of warehouses, industrial facilities, and institutional buildings.
Designed to transport materials between ground level, mezzanines, basements, balconies, upper floors, and rack storage systems.
Installed within floor openings, either inside or outside a structure, or within dedicated elevator shafts.
Equipped with either mechanical (e.g., chain or cable-driven) or hydraulic lifting mechanisms.
An elevator is a similar type of vertical transportation system—but with a key difference: elevators are primarily designed and certified for transporting people. While they can also carry materials, their core purpose, safety standards, and regulatory requirements are centered around passenger use.