Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/18/2016 -- Robert Humphry, Bastian Solutions Applications Engineer, discussed how products may need to be transferred between elevations within a complex material handling system. The most commonly used piece of equipment for this elevation transfer is an elevator lift. For light duty applications such as totes and boxes, a pneumatic lift elevator is a very economical solution.
Humphry suggested that pneumatically actuated lift elevator is much less expensive when compared to other styles of lift elevators due to the minimal power transmission componentry required.
"A key factor to consider for a lift elevator is the length of travel. For short travel distances, a pneumatic lift is very inexpensive. For longer distances (8+ feet), an alternate style should be considered. This is partially due to the fact that the overall height of the elevator will be more than double the length of travel, and at that length, a pneumatic cylinder would be highly customized," added Humphry.
A pneumatic lift elevator uses a pneumatic cylinder to move product between elevations. The three major components of a pneumatic lift elevator are the frame, conveyor carriage and the machine guarding. The frame provides the basic structural integrity and guidance track for the carriage. The carriage typically features a conveyor and provides the method of transport from one elevation to another. The machine guarding eliminates pinch points and provides a safe barrier around the equipment.
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