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The Vertical Reciprocating Conveyer (VRC) Subcommittee of the Conveyor & Sortation Systems industry group is comprised of the industry’s leading suppliers of material lifts intended to meet the safety requirements of ASME B20.1 – Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment. These members design, manufacture, and install VRCs worldwide for use in a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional operating environments. A VRC, Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors, also known as a freight lift, offers one of the most efficient ways of moving heavy materials up or down between two or more fixed levels. A VRC is a type of vertical conveyor and sortation system that is actuated by either electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical means that allows you to move products between multiple levels by using a platform to lift or lower products. A VRC can be custom designed to move product between 2 to 10 levels carrying loads up to 200,000 pounds at varying speeds. A VRC is designed to move materials only and is not designed to carry passengers or an operator. VRCs are used within manufacturing, retail, wholesale, or distribution facilities where one or more overhead storage, floors or mezzanines are utilized. They are highly customizable for any operating environment and footprint size. VRCs can be operated automatically or manually, or a combination of both. There are many types of VRCs, the most popular models use mechanical or hydraulic actuation, using cables, belts, or chains to hoist their platforms. VRC’s fall under ANSI B.20 code. VRC Subcommittee members meet regularly to review, discuss and implement programs which effectively communicate and promote the safe application, design, installation and operation of vertical reciprocating lifts. The VRC Programs Include: The publication and promotion of technical literature on the application, installation, training, inspection, safe use, and maintenance of VRCs. The ongoing review of, and revision to, nationally recognized safety standards which effect vertical reciprocating lifts. The discussion and adoption of industry best practices as it pertains to the application, design, installation, and safe operation of VRC equipment. The preparation and distribution of educational and promotional materials which explain the benefits of VRC equipment solutions. The regular review and discussion of regulatory and legislative activity – at the federal, state, and local levels – which may effect the vertical reciprocating lift industry, and respond to that activity as an industry when deemed necessary. The establishment of liaison relationships with those private and governmental agencies establishing policy which effects the application and use of VRC equipment and technology.
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Qimarox has made the installation of vertical conveyors faster, easier and cheaper. Thanks to the modular design of the Prorunner mk1 and mk5 it is possible to transport the machine in parts and to assemble it on location. This leads to lower transport costs and prevents all kinds of measures being necessary.
Qimarox opens a completely renewed test and demonstration centre in Harderwijk. New or potential customers can experience the opportunities offered by Qimarox for vertical transport and/or palletising of their products first-hand. For this purpose, a fully operational palletising and vertical transport system will be installed
The Qimarox Highrunner mk7 is a palletiser that is not only lighting quick, but also very flexible. Because the machine is constructed entirely out of standard modules, the Highrunner mk7 can be used in any situation without any additional adjustments.
Starting next summer, companies in North America can have a Prorunner mk5 – Qimarox’s unique vertical conveyor – within only a few weeks. Because of the rapidly growing interest in its products, the manufacturer of material handling components has decided to start supplying customers in North America from the United States, rather than from Europe.
Qimarox will sponsor the Harderwijk windmill ‘De Hoop’ for the next three years. This tower mill in the Vissershaven is one of the most striking features of Harderwijk’s historic city centre. With the sponsorship, the manufacturer of components for material handling systems demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility.
Qimarox has increased the accessibility of its palletisers for operators and service engineers. Qimarox has developed an innovative elevated walkway construction that makes it possible to reach both the pallet and the palletiser in a simple and safe manner to correct pallet stacks or perform maintenance.
With the Prorunner mk10, Qimarox introduces an extremely robust product elevator for pallets of up to 2000 kg. This product lift can transport up to sixty pallets per hour, ten metres upwards. This standardised, modular product lift can be integrated into any end-of-line packaging system or storage system.
Qimarox has released a fast and reliable shrink wrapper, which, like its palletising modules, are sold exclusively to OEMs and system integrators. This versatile ring wrapper can reliably wrap up to 100 pallets in foil per hour (optionally dustproof and waterproof).
After a ring wrapper, Qimarox has now also added a standard stretch hood machine to its range of material handling components. This innovative stretch hood machine distinguishes itself in the market by its lack of power-hungry technologies such as pneumatics and hydraulics.
Online wine retailer Laithwaites has installed a fully automated palletising solution in Gloucester, England. Unique is the speed at which the two Qimarox palletisers - installed and integrated by systems integrator CKF - can switch between different stacking patterns with different box sizes. Thanks to Qimarox the capacity = 2.000 cartons per hour
DeltaStar Nutrients has successfully expanded its order picking capacity with a new mezzanine floor. The undisputed eye-catcher in the Venlo warehouse is the Prorunner mk5 from Qimarox, which transports plastic containers from the mezzanine to the ground floor.“This is a reliable, simple and clear system that fits perfectly into our business."
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