VRC Straddle Lift
VRC straddle lift features a carriage positioned between two guide columns, effectively distributing the load weight evenly along both columns. Compared to a cantilever configuration, this design offers a higher load capacity and a larger carriage platform while also withstanding greater rollover forces generated during loading and unloading. The straddle layout supports both C-loading (loading and unloading from the front) and Z-loading (loading and unloading from opposite sides), making it ideal for applications without space constraints and without the need for unlimited load height.
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Specification
Maximum Load Capacity
- Range: 2–10 metric tons (model-dependent)
- Key Point: Dual-column straddle configuration distributes weight evenly, offering 30–50% higher capacity than cantilever lifts.
Platform Dimensions
- Typical Size: 1.5–3 m (width) × 2–4 m (depth) (customizable)
- Key Point: Larger platform accommodates oversized loads and allows direct forklift access without stability risks.
Maximum Lift Height
- Range: 6–20 m (vertical travel, no intermediate floor limits)
- Key Point: Dual-column rigidity ensures stability for high-altitude material handling.
Overturning Moment Resistance
- Threshold: ≥5 kN·m (dynamic load resistance)
- Key Point: Straddle design withstands lateral forces during loading/unloading, surpassing cantilever lifts (typically ≤2 kN·m).
Loading/Unloading Modes
- Supported Modes:
- “C-Type” (Front Loading)
- “Z-Type” (Through-Loading from Opposite Side)
- Key Point: Enables bidirectional workflow for warehouses or production lines, improving space efficiency by 40%+.
Features
🔹 Minimal enclosure design for cost efficiency: Utilizes the least amount of enclosure structure to ensure safety while optimizing cost-effectiveness.
🔹 Loading and unloading options: Supports C-loading (same-side entry and exit) and Z-loading (opposite-side entry and exit) to accommodate different logistics workflows.
🔹 Adaptable to various cargo sizes: Flexible design easily handles materials of different sizes and weights.
🔹 Efficient vertical transportation: Quickly and safely moves goods between multiple floors, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Options & Accessories
🔹Loading/Unloading Aids
- Self-Leveling Platform: Hydraulic/electric tilt compensation (±2°) for seamless floor alignment.
- Extendable Bridge Plates: 0.5–1.5m extensions to bridge gaps between floors.
🔹Safety Enhancements
- Infrared Light Curtains/Safety Edges: Obstacle detection with emergency stop (ANSI/ASME B20.1 compliant).
- Mechanical Fall Arrest Locks: Auto-lock during power loss to prevent platform descent.
🔹Environmental Adaptations
- Anti-Condensation Heaters: Prevent ice buildup in cold storage (-30°C).
- Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Zinc plating/epoxy coatings (C5-M grade) for harsh environments.
🔹Automation Integration
- RFID/Barcode Scanners: Auto-identify loads for unmanned logistics.
- PLC + Touchscreen Control: Multi-floor presets, ERP/MES compatibility.
🔹Platform Customization
- Anti-Slip Surfaces: Diamond-pattern steel (friction coefficient ≥0.6).
- Foldable/Modular Guardrails: Adjustable for varying load sizes.
🔹Energy Recovery
Regenerative Braking: Converts gravitational energy into electricity, saving 15–20% power.
| Industry | Key Accessories | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Food/Pharma | Stainless steel (304/316L), food-grade grease | FDA compliance, washdown resistance. |
| Automoción | Heavy-duty roller tracks (1-ton/wheel) | AGV docking interfaces, impact resistance. |
| Aerospace | Carbon fiber platforms + ESD coatings | 30% weight reduction, static protection. |
| Warehousing | Interlocked Door Systems | Prevent access during operation. |
Predictive Maintenance Kits: Vibration/temperature sensors for real-time wear monitoring.
Modular Expansion: Retrofit-ready for add-ons (e.g., lighting, weighing systems).
The Gradin VRC Straddle Lift revolutionized our warehouse—its dual-column design handles 4-ton loads with zero sway, and Z-Type loading slashes transfer time. Added RFID and self-leveling options boosted efficiency by 40%. Minimal maintenance vs. hydraulic lifts, and OSHA compliance is a huge plus. A rugged, space-saving beast for heavy loads. Best investment for industrial vertical transport!
The Material Handling Equipments in your industry
The Gradin goods lifts can be used to carry pallet loads of finished products or ingredients, or equipment, up and down from a mezzanine floor or second floor. The lift’s platform can be manufactured in stainless steel so it complies with regulations, is non-corrosive and can be washed.
With musculoskeletal injuries in mind, the following is a useful, but not exhaustive, list of situations that commonly arise in the manufacturing and engineering sectors during the production process:
• Repeated manipulation of the load at a distance from the trunk of the body.
• Repeated bending of the trunk to lift the load.
• A very large load that is difficult to grasp.
• Repeated handling of the load above shoulder height or at floor level.
• Lifting that involves twisting of the trunk.
• The load needs to be carried over a long distance through a cluttered or hazardous area.
When manual handling activities involve such risks of injury (particularly to the back) due to unfavourable ergonomic conditions, the basic principle is that the employer must take measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury.
The Gradin goods lift is designed specifically to transport standard sized pallets from manufacturing, to and from storage on a mezzanine or first floor. If a standard specification doesn’t tick all your boxes, we also specialise in bespoke configurations, working collaboratively with you to ensure your end solution is perfect for your company, employees and products.
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