
A vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) is a vertical lift that vertically moves materials in factories, warehouses, industrial plants, institutions - anywhere that products or supplies need to move from one level to another. VRC's provide fast, efficient, convenient and safe access to or from mezzanines, balconies, basements, and between levels in multiple story buildings. They can be installed for through-floor, interior or exterior applications. The principle components of a VRC include guide columns, carriage and a mechanical or hydraulic actuating mechanism. VRCs are not elevators. They have their own national code and are specifically exempt from the national elevator code.