Wildeck debuts advanced SmartControl™ system for hydraulically-operated lifts (VRCs)
Intelligent control system enhances operation, simplifies maintenance, and protects lift from damage
Material handling equipment and safety products manufacturer, Wildeck, Inc., has introduced the most intelligent material lift control system in the industry today. The company’s new SmartControl™ system for hydraulically-operated VRCs (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors) protects the customer’s investment by sensing when one of a dozen or more faults occur. The SmartControl™ system immediately sounds an audible alarm specific to the fault condition. This saves precious time for the operator to quickly identify the fault and make necessary corrections before the lift or its cargo are damaged. Key VRC SmartControl™ features include:
According to Wildeck, their new VRC SmartControl™ provides the best overall value and ease of operator use. “Old controls,” stated Hue Schlegel – Wildeck’s Director of Marketing, “had relay logic that stopped the VRC on an error without signaling the cause of the fault or what to do about it. Did the unit stop because it had too much weight? Did the pump run out of hydraulic oil? Did someone push the E-Stop button? Wildeck’s SmartControl™ system eliminates all of this guesswork and time-wasting troubleshooting. With fault-specific audible alarms and an internal digital panel that helps maintenance personnel quickly examine fault history, issues are immediately identified for rapid resolution allowing the lift to be back in service in the shortest amount of time.”