Sadler Conveyor
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

Case, Box, Bag & Roll Handling
up to 500 lbs - Rates of 1-3 CPM

SIC 3000 - Manufacturing - Plastic Products Sadler vertical reciprocating conveyor with 500 pound rolls

For case handling up to 500 lbs at low rates of 1-3 CPM. a Sadler 2 strand chain reciprocating vertical conveyor.

Standard models based on size and weight of load. VRC's are assembled from pre-engineered modular components, customized to suit the conditions of load and operational characteristics.The closer to standard operations, the more economical and the faster the delivery.

Sadler VRC Features

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• Case handling to 500lbs.
• Rates of 1-3 cases/minute
• 2 strand chain
• L series twin cantilevered tubular structure
• C and Z types (entry & exit of loads)
• Top mount drive - brake gearmotor 1 and 2 HP
• Vertical lift speed - standard 60 FPM
• Load Capacity: 50, 250 and 500lbs
• Load: cases and totes
• Net rise/lift 8' standard (others: 6', 10', 12 ' 14')
• Lift bed and feed conveyors: belt or LR 24" elev.
• Footprint of safety enclosure: 4' square
• VRC: receives loads horizontally, one at a time, conveys it, vertically, up or down, then discharges horizontally in the same direction (Z) or in the opposite direction (C). Powered conveyors are synchronized with the lift bed conveyor for loading and unloading.

Sadler VRC Specifications

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• Rates: Rates are increased/decreased by varying the the speed or number of loads on lift bed conveyor, usually one. Minimum limit is 30 FPM (arbitrary). Maximum is 120 FPM.
• Standard Models: Based on size and weight of load. VRC's assembled from pre-engineered modular components customized to your conditions.The closer to the standard operations, the more economical and faster the delivery.
• Feed Conveyor: If the upstream conveyor cannot present one load at a time to the feed conveyor, a 2 stage speedup feed conveyor is required.
• Tunnels: Standard 2'6" long. Available for feed conveyors as a safety guard.
• Controls: Controls for the standard VRC are for up or down travel. Reversing controls and additional field devices available as optional extra.
• Finish: Sadler medium blue industrial machinery enamel on steam cleaned phosphated steel.
• Installation: Each conveyor is pre-wired, pre-tested and shipped completely assembled by dedicated truck. When not completely assembled at the factory, modules fit together quickly and easily . Work can be done by your crew under our supervision or entirely by Sadler's installation specialists.

Sadler VRC Specifications Table

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Sadler VRC Benefits

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• Makes elevation changes in a small footprint.
• Installed where building restrictions do not permit incline/decline conveyors.
• Dramatic savings over conventional elevator.
• Integrate into existing or future conveyor systems.
• Operates in 2 directions at controlled speeds
• Ideal for overhead conveyor systems, interfloor operations or between buildings.
• Work area neat and organized without maze of supports.
• May be fully enclosed for safety
• Saves valuable floor space, conveys overhead or under the floor
• Access to mezzanine and upper levels.
• Fewer floor obstructions, less congestion
• Long Life, low maintenance
• Proven modular design
• Quiet, reliable
• Robust, safe

Industries using Sadler VRC's

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