BHS, Inc. Introduces New Product Line with the Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor

    ST. LOUIS, MO, December 07, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- BHS, Inc. made its name by building innovative solutions for handling forklift batteries, beginning in 1979. Since then, the company introduced products for general material handling and specialty gear for the electrical industry. Today, BHS is applying its manufacturing expertise to a new set of solutions: material conveyors, starting with a Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor that provides an ROI-driven alternative to expensive freight elevators.

"Our core competency at BHS is making sure materials get from here to there, safely and efficiently," said Ryan Daley, Inside Sales Manager of BHS. "But that's all in the context of the broader material handling system. Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors represent our next step in building these integrations."

The BHS Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) is a hydraulic lift designed to move heavy materials and equipment from one elevation to another, between floors or mezzanines. Each VRC is custom-built to fit into the customer's space, with weight capacities and carriage sizes to match any requirement. They're ideal for moving automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and picking robots between levels, and for connecting the vertical nodes in conveyor lines. These capabilities ultimately support the transition to automation, but a VRC also offers a more cost-effective way to move materials than traditional elevators.

Unlike a freight elevator, VRCs are built for things, not people, whether that's a loaded pallet or a forklift. That means they don't have the same maintenance or regulatory burdens as an elevator. The BHS VRC's simple push-button controls and quick lift intervals improve facility throughput while keeping the focus on safety, Daley said.

"In our design processes, safety and productivity go hand in hand," he said. "That's why we incorporate so many layers of mechanical fail-safes in the VRC."

While component failure isn't likely, BHS engineers wanted to protect users from even the rarest of accidents, Daley said. That's why they build redundant safety protections into every VRC. A shut-off sensor prevents the carriage from moving with an open gate. Velocity fuses and drop locks keep the carriage suspended in the unlikely event of hydraulic hose rupture. And steel, powder-coated construction ensures every VRC holds its integrity for a lifetime of heavy use.

"If you need to move goods or gear between levels at your facility, or to add a vertical dimension to an automated material handling system, we believe our VRC is the most ROI-friendly way to do the job," Daley said. The BHS VRC is available now, with more conveyor solutions from BHS on the way.

About BHS, Inc.

BHS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of custom warehouse solutions and material handling equipment based in St. Louis, MO, USA. The company tailors its industry-leading products to customer specifications, focusing on enhancing ergonomics and productivity while providing a complete set of solutions for clients in a variety of industries. Please visit https://www.BHS1.com/ for more information.

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