Historically, to elevate materials, companies either invested in a costly freight elevator or relied on staff to manually lift and move materials or goods. Then, about 25 or so years ago, another option came to market – vertical material lifts. These lifts, also known as material lifts or VRC (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor) lifts, became the perfect in-between solution. There are two main types of vertical material lifts: the hydraulic lift and the mechanical lift.
For one, VRC lifts are much less expensive than freight elevators. What’s more, they provide a safer working environment, increase productivity, and save wear and tear on a worker’s body by reducing the manual labor needed to move materials.
In addition to less manual labor, and improved safety and productivity, material lifts offer a host of other benefits. To read about them in more detail, click here to read our article titled: Top 10 Benefits of a Vertical Material Lift.
Each has its advantages and disadvantages. In this week’s article, we’re going to provide a side-by-side comparison of the two different types of vertical material lifts: hydraulic lift and mechanical lift.
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