Custom Industrial Products (CIP)

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors for Industrial & Commercial Material Lifting Solutions

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC) by CIP offer a safe, efficient, and cost-effective solution for transporting products and materials between different levels. On average, our lifts offer a substantial 75% cost savings compared to traditional freight elevators. With our diverse selection of modular, scalable and customizable VRC lifts, we’re confident in meeting your specific needs.

Features:

  • Compact footprint
  • Superior motor/drive system – more efficient and lower maintenance. We use compacted wire rope coupled with a cyclo-gear drive from Sumitomo.
  • Unmatched Warranty Coverage
  • Tailored Customization Options
  • Comprehensive Service Offerings
  • Seamless Integration Capabilities
  • American Tough: Proudly Manufactured in the USA!

S-Series

Our Straddle Lift is among the most versatile lifts used across various industries and applications. Its design is simple, reliable, and affordable. The versatile design is suitable for a wide range of layouts and travel heights.

  • Illuminated operator controls at each level
  • Simplified installation
  • Quiet and efficient operation
  • Full-height carriage enclosures
  • Pit or surface mounts
  • Tested in factory for quality assurance
  • Soft Start/Soft Stop operation (VFD)
  • Flexible Load Heights
  • Minimal enclosures for increased cost efficiency
  • Easily handles any material load sizes
  • Exceptional reliability
  • Simple operation and intuitive controls
  • Exceptional safety standards
  • Available in many different sizes

Lifting Capacity: Up to 6,000 lbs 

Carriage Size: Up to 8’W x 8’D

Travel Height:  Up to 40’

Speed: 19 to 21 feet per minute standard

Number of Levels: Up to 6 stops

Load/Unload Config: “C”, “Z” or pass through pattern

Power: 230V/3P, 230V/1P, 460V/3P, or 380V/3PH for overseas applications

Mounting: Surface or Pit

Gate Configuration: Double-swing standard with other gates available

C-Series

The C-Series, or Cantilever Lift, is perfect for a variety of load sizes and weights. The one-sided lifting design offers strength and stability to effortlessly move your items between levels. The C-Series is commonly used in warehouses where overhead space is low. Most versatile – it allows 3 types of loading/unloading configurations.

  • Illuminated operator controls at each level
  • Double-swing gates at each level
  • All-mechanical chain-lifting system
  • Quiet and efficient operation
  • Full-height carriage enclosures
  • Top mounted drive
  • Pit or surface mounts
  • Flexible Load Heights
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Exceptional reliability
  • Simple operation and intuitive controls
  • Exceptional safety standards
  • Seamless integration into existing workflow

Lifting Capacity: Up to 6,000 lbs

Carriage Size: Up to 8’W x 8’D

Travel Height: Up to 40’

Speed: 19 to 21 feet per minute standard

Number of Levels: Up to 6 stops

Load/Unload Config: “C”, “Z” or pass through pattern

Power: 230V/3P, 230V/1P, 460V/3P, or 380V/3PH for overseas applications

Mounting: Surface or Pit

Gate Configuration: Double-swing standard with other gates available

FP-Series

Our Four-Post Lifts are designed for moving larger, heavier loads, and the capabilities of these lifts are virtually limitless. The design is also scalable to allow large platform sizes capable of transporting forklifts and cars.

  • Soft Start/Soft Stop operation (VFD)
  • Rope safety brakes
  • Slack cable switches
  • Double-swing gates
  • Quad-rope lifting system
  • Top mounted drive system
  • Flexible Load Heights
  • Gently handles medium to very large items safely and efficiently
  • C, Z, 90 degree and pass-through configuration
  • All-mechanical design is chemically clean and quiet

Lifting Capacity: Up to 30,000 lbs

Carriage Size: Up to 30’W x 30’D

Travel Height: Up to 60’

Speed: 19 to 21 feet per minute standard

Number of Levels: Up to 6 stops

Load/Unload Config: “C”, “Z”, 90 or pass through pattern

Power: 230V/3P or 460V/3P

Mounting: Surface or Pit

Gate Configuration: Double-swing standard

PM-Series

The PM-Series VRC lift is designed for moving materials between two or more levels. Its modular design allows for easier installation and implementation.

  • Illuminated operator controls at each level
  • Simplified installation
  • Factory pre-wired
  • Data tags included
  • Quiet and efficient operation
  • Full-height carriage enclosures
  • Pit or surface mounts
  • Tested in factory for quality assurance
  • Installs in as little as 2-3 days
  • Maximizes floor space
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Exceptional reliability
  • Simple operation and intuitive controls
  • Exceptional safety standards
  • Seamless integration into existing workflow

Lifting Capacity: Up to 5,000 lbs

Carriage Size: Up to 6’W x 8’D

Travel Height: 8’ up to 36’

Speed: 19 to 21 feet per minute standard

Number of Levels: Up to 4 stops

Load/Unload Config: “C” or “Z”

Power: 230V/3P, 460V/3P, or 230V/IP

Mounting: Surface or Pit

Maximum Load Height: 72’’ or 84’’

Loading Height: 4’’ (surface)

Gate Configuration: Double-swing standard

Color: Silver gray (standard)

TL-M-Series

Our warehouse lift with its modular design is the most versatile and easy to use lift in its class. It maximizes the utilization of space while improving safety and efficiency. Ideal for lighter, more compact loads.

  • Tested in factory for quality assurance
  • Top mounted drive system
  • Illuminated operator controls at each level
  • Simplified installation
  • Quiet and efficient operation
  • Full-height carriage enclosures
  • Exceptional safety standards
  • Dual loading heights option available
  • Factory pre-wire
  • Typically used for boxes, carts, barrels, tires, parts, etc.
  • Minimal installation time
  • Maximizes floor space
  • Lowest cost of ownership
  • Exceptional reliability
  • Simple operation and intuitive controls
  • Exceptional safety standards

Lifting Capacity: Up to 500 lbs

Carriage Size: Up to 3’W x 3’D

Travel Height: 8’ up to 16’

Speed: 15 to 20 feet per minute standard

Number of Levels: 2

Load/Unload Config: “C” or “Z”

Power: 220V/1P/60Hz

Mounting: Surface or Pit

Maximum Load Height: 66 inches at full height (or 30 inches with optional shelf)

Ground Loading Height: 1-1/2 inches (or 31-1/2 inches when using optional shelf surface mount)

Gate Configuration: Single swing standard

Color: Silver gray (standard)