Materials Handling

The challenge was to engineer a system of catch nets to protect employees working under a fast moving overhead conveyor system. In addition, the caught objects must remain undamaged and be retrieved quickly without impeding the workflow.

Integration of mechanical and electrical protective guarding solutions to improve employee and work environment safety.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 25, 2010) - A Pflow vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) was recently installed at a 13 story boiler building at a manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. The VRC replaces a 10 ton hoist mounted at the top floor of the building providing a safer lifting alternative, and easier loading and unloading at each floor.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (March 1, 2013) - The Redding Power Plant is a state-of-the-art facility that generates electricity through the burning of natural gas. The plant, located in Redding, California, has expanded over the years to meet the demands of a growing community. A recent addition is a 58 ft Series-F lift developed by Pflow Industries of Milwaukee, the pioneer and leading manufacturer of vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs).

Helicopter manufacturer required assistance in safely raising and positioning helicopter blades during a "balancing" procedure. This lift table provided a solution that performed in a severe outdoor environment that included snow, ice, rain, high winds ...

A major manufacturer of jet engines required assistance in the design and implementation of a unique lift platform to position personnel, components and test equipment at a variety of heights. See how this lift improved efficiency, safety and productivity.

This custom built lift with its double long, extra wide platform and easy joystick control will allow the museum to transport their collection with ease and increase productivity for set up and take down.

Our customer CNH America, a global manufacturer of agriculture and construction equipment required a lift system in their tractor manufacturing location to raise their tractors weighing 50,000 lbs. in order to change out the temporary tires and replace ...

Autoquip engineered and designed a 72" travel Tork Lift on a powered drive base with a variable frequency drive system to allow for smooth operation. A 6 feet shuttle deck was added along with telescoping handrails that would extend out another 4 feet ...

The VH Series is designed, engineered and constructed using the heaviest structural steel support members for the most demanding dock conditions. It uses a proprietary hydraulic system that provides the greatest overall service range without sacrificing ...