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Material & VRC LIFTS

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) & Material Lifts

Safely move pallets, equipment, and inventory between floors with engineered vertical lifting systems designed for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.

❋ Introduction

SteelWorks designs and supplies Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) and material lifts for facilities that need a safe, efficient method of transporting products between multiple elevations.

Whether you're adding a mezzanine, expanding warehouse storage, or replacing an aging lift, we'll help determine the right solution for your application—from initial layout through installation and startup.

❋ Applications

Common Applications

  • Warehouse mezzanines
  • Distribution centers
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Auto dealerships
  • Parts departments
  • Cold storage
  • Retail backrooms
  • Government facilities
  • Aerospace
  • Food processing

❋ What We Can Lift

  • Pallets

  • Forklift loads

  • Carts

  • Equipment

  • Machinery

  • Boxes

  • Parts

  • Containers

  • Inventory

❋ Lift Types

Hydraulic VRCs

Ideal for lower travel heights and moderate usage.

  • Cost-effective

  • Smooth operation

  • Simple maintenance

Mechanical VRCs

Designed for higher travel and continuous-duty applications.

  • Higher capacities

  • Faster travel

  • Heavy-duty operation

Straddle VRCs

For larger platforms and oversized loads.

Cantilever VRCs

Allows loading from multiple sides.

Custom Material Lifts

Designed specifically around your building and workflow.