Gradin recently designed, manufactured, and installed a custom 2,000 kg Straddle VRC (Reciprocating Vertical Lift) for a manufacturing client in Mexico. This high-performance Straddle VRC significantly improved inter-floor material handling efficiency, enhanced safety, and demonstrated Gradin’s expertise in delivering industrial Straddle VRC solutions worldwide.

Project Overview

The client required a reliable Straddle VRC to transport materials between a first-floor warehouse and second-floor production area. Existing manual handling processes were slow, labor-intensive, and posed safety risks. Key requirements included:

• Forklift compatibility for loading and unloading
• Faster lift speed for improved logistics efficiency
• Compliance with ANSI/ASME B20.1 safety standards
• Use of premium electrical brands: Siemens, Schneider, and SEW
• Installation within a limited pit and shaft space
• Full steel-mesh enclosure for maximum operator safety

Gradin delivered a tailored Straddle VRC solution that seamlessly integrated with the facility layout, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency.

Equipment Specifications

Rated Capacity	2,000 kg
Travel Height	5,180 mm
Cabin Size	W1830 (entrance) × D2440 × H2300 mm
Door Opening	W1830 × H2300 mm
Stops/Floors	2 Stops / 2 Levels
Pit Size	2473 × 2582 × 200 mm
Loading Direction	C-type, single entry
Speed	15 m/min
Electrical Supply	3-phase 220V, 60Hz

Even with a shallow pit and limited wall clearance, this Straddle VRC was precisely engineered to provide stable operation, smooth forklift access, and long-term durability.

Integrated Features & Performance

The lift is equipped with premium electrical components from Siemens, Schneider, and SEW, ensuring reliable Straddle VRC performance. Multiple safety systems—including anti-fall mechanisms, electromagnetic door locks, emergency stops, full mesh enclosure, and multi-level limit switches—fully comply with ANSI/ASME B20.1. The workflow is optimized for forklift operations, allowing operators to manually open gates, load goods, and activate the lift safely and efficiently. This combination of safety, reliability, and ease of operation makes it an ideal industrial Straddle VRC solution.

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Reliable Straddle VRC Solutions for Modern Manufacturing

This project highlights Gradin’s ability to deliver custom Straddle VRCs designed to meet strict safety standards, complex site conditions, and high operational demands. As a trusted provider of industrial Straddle VRC solutions, Gradin continues to support global clients with dependable, high-performance vertical lifts that improve material-handling efficiency and workplace safety.

For more information or to request a tailored system for your project, please contact us.