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Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) Subcommittee

Glossary

 
AC Alternating Current (Electricity)
 
Anchors Hardware used for fastening equipment to floor or falls.
 
Actuator A device for converting hydraulic, electric or pneumatic energy into mechanical energy.
 
Approach Ramp A rigid structure to span the vertical distance between the floor and a platform.
 
ASME B20.1 The Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment (including Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors)
 
Audible Signal Alarm or signal used to alert personnel of equipment starting or moving.
 
Authorized Person Trained or qualified personnel approved or assigned to perform a specific duty or duties (see Qualified person or Trained person).
 
Automatic Landing Gate A landing gate that automatically opens or closes, respectively, as a lift platform arrives at or departs from subject landing.
 
Axle Load A dynamic wheeled (moving) load which is applied to the loading edge of the lift platform.