Hydraulic / Mechanical Vertical Conveyor Comparison

Hydraulic Lift

• Best suited for single-level usage and low frequency cycle rates
• Pros: Lower initial costs
• Pros: Dual cylinder lifting systems provide redundancy
• Pros: Over-speeds are avoided by velocity fuses
• Cons: Units may begin to drift with wear
• Cons: Limited duty cycle rates of approximately 20 operations per hour
• Cons: Greater maintenance, due to nature of hydraulics
• Cons: Ground plus one stop service only
• Hydraulic pump units are tested prior to shipping
• Partial pre wiring of pump unit to the control panel is available

Mechanical Lift

• Best suited for multi-level use, faster speeds and high frequency cycle rates
• Pros: Long service life. Roller chains last a long time
• Pros: Stops accurately, which allows multi-level use
• Pros: Synchronized chains permit extra wide carriages
• Pros: Faster speeds, typically 30 FPM
• Pros: High cycle rate. Great for automation applications
• Cons: Higher initial costs, due to the additional wiring
• Can provide custom controls

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