Configure Your SERAPID Lift System

To select your SERAPID rigid chain chain system, just follow the steps outlined below.  For details, please consult the PDF files linked below for each of the steps.  For comprehensive information about the technology, we recommend that you read the entire brochure.

1. Determine the total load.  In addition to the weight of the items moved, friction, acceleration and deceleration forces have to be considered.  Also the height of the stroke plays a decisive role.  Please see Calculating Thrust Force and Drive Power.
   
2. Heavy or standard duty? For high cycling rates, SERAPID provides one line of products designed specially for heavy-duty operation, with a guaranteed minimum lifetime of one million cycles.  Application domains for this product are chiefly found in industry, for example, in automotive manufacturing.  If you do not require this degree of ruggedness and resistance to wear, the SERAPID line of standard-duty lift systems will certainly meet your needs.  For the difference between standard and heavy-duty, see Standard-Duty and Heavy-Duty Lift Systems (see bottom of second page).
   
3. How can the chain be stored?  SERAPID lift systems allow storage of the inactive lift strand in horizontal orientation on one of two sides of the lifting column.  It is possible to store the lift strand in a loop so it takes less space.  See Possibilities of Storage.
   
4. System design.  Depending on the size of the load or the lifting platform, a standard system may comprise several lift columns driven synchronously by one gear motor.  Two or more such systems can be combined for platforms of virtually any size.  The total system load is distributed on the individual lift columns.  See System Configuration for details.
   
5. Which type of lift?  SERAPID lift systems are available in a variety of designs to satisfy various application needs.  If your application involved only standard cycling rates, see Standard-Duty Lift Systems for an overview of types.  If you require a heavy-duty system, please see Heavy-Duty Lift Systems.  When consulting the capacity charts provided for each of the product lines, keep in mind that the values specified are subject to certain standard conditions.  Consult Trans-Quip Inc. for special cases.
   
6. Consult the technical drawing.    Once you have found your appropriate lift type, consult the corresponding technical drawing available in the Standard-Duty Lift Systems and Heavy-Duty Lift Systems PDF files.  The drawings provide detailed information on the dimensions of the equipment. 
   
   The drawings can also be obtained on CD-Rom by calling or emailing Trans-Quip Inc.
   
7. Calculate the length of the lift strand.  See Calculating the Length of the Lift Strand (see second page) for instructions.
   
8. Calculate the drive power.  See Calculating Thrust Force and Drive Power for the formulas to use.  If you wish, we can supply the motor together with your system.
   
9. Fill out the SERAPID Application Questionnaire.  Describe your application and desired solution in as much detail as necessary, then send the questionnaire back to us.  You will promptly receive your quotation.  If you still have questions or require special equipment, please contact us.