Glossary of terms – Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLM User Manual
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TERM DEFINITION
Motor starter
A motor controller component for accelerating a motor from rest to normal speed.
Non-operating
end
The side(s) of the platform not used for loading/unloading. Handrails with midrails and
kick plates are supplied as minimum safety protection.
Operating end
The side(s) of the platform used for loading/unloading. A safety chain is supplied as
minimum safety protection.
Over Travel
Sensors
Sensors located above uppermost level limit switch to sense when carriage travels
above uppermost limit and send signal to turn off motor
Platform
The horizontal surface of the carriage where the load is placed.
Roll off panel
A structure used on the upper levels to prevent personnel/products from falling off the
platform when loading.
Secured
Held in place; physically restrained from experiencing any downward movement
Slack Chain
Sensors
Sensors located on drive base, designed to sense when tension in any lifting chain is
lost and send signal to turn off motor
Snap chain
A length of chain with a clasp on the end to close off the operating end of a carriage.
Straddle
A style of Freightlift in which the carriage ides between two masts that are mounted on
opposite sides of the carriage. This style will accommodate both “C” and “Z” loading
patterns.
VRC
Vertical reciprocating conveyor
Vertical travel
The distance from the lowest point of infeed or discharge to the highest point of infeed
or discharge
GLOSSARY OF TERMS