Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLH - Manual (Page 99)

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TERM DEFINITION
Mechanical
stop A mechanical means of stopping travel at a predetermined spot or to prevent overtravel
of a lift.
Nonoperating
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.
Platform The horizontal surface of the carriage where the load is placed.
Power unit An assembly including, but not limited to the motor, pump, reservoir, and the Autotrol
valve.
Pressure relief
valve A valve that can be set to a predetermined pressure. If the pressure is exceeded, the
valve will open to prevent damage to the hydraulic system.
Pressure
switch A switch that can be set to a predetermined pressure. When this pressure is reached,
it will open, thus turning off the power.
Roll off panel A structure used on the upper levels to prevent personnel/products from falling off the
platform when loading.
Sheave A pulley used in directing a cable.
Slack cable
safety stops A spring loaded safety cam directly connected to the cable that engages into the
guideway should the cable become slack for any reason.
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.
Swaged end An eyelet that is compressed onto the end of the cable by means of cold-rolling the
metal
VRC Vertical reciprocating conveyor
Vertical travel The distance from the lowest point of infeed or discharge to the highest point of infeed
or discharge
Zero drift A pressure-sensing feature that keeps the platform from drifting from an upper level.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS