Autoquip Lifting Solutions

06/01/2026

Modern intralogistics operations rely on conveyors, AGVs, AS/RS systems, and multi-level storage, all working together, but when material flow breaks down between those systems, the whole operation pays the price. Our latest blog covers the most common material flow challenges across warehouse and distribution environments, including vertical movement constraints, conveyor transfer inefficiencies, and inconsistent load positioning, along with the lift solutions best suited to solve them and the measurable benefits of getting it right.

autoquip.com/blog/common-intralogistics-material-flow-challenges/

05/25/2026

Before investing in a lift solution, there are some critical questions every facility manager and engineer should be asking, and the answers say a lot about whether a standard lift will actually work for your operation. 🔧

If you find yourself second-guessing your current setup, it may be time to explore what a custom solution looks like for your facility. Autoquip specializes in applications that fall outside the catalog, engineering custom solutions built specifically to meet the demands of your facility. 💡

05/21/2026

From marine facilities and aerospace manufacturers to candy producers and distribution centers, the challenges Autoquip has solved span nearly every industry imaginable. A stainless steel carousel lift for safe shark handling. A precision air-powered system for counterweight installation in a confined space. A scissor lift integrated into a recreational vehicle assembly line. A high-capacity pan lift for a facility with no room for a ramp or pit. These are real projects, real challenges, and real solutions, and there are plenty more where those came from. Explore our full library of case studies : autoquip.com/case-studies/

05/20/2026

When the margin for error is measured in millimeters, how do you safely position heavy counterweights beneath equipment in a confined space with exact bolt hole alignment, without putting your operators at risk or slowing down the entire process?

That was the challenge brought to Autoquip. Conventional material handling methods couldn't deliver the precision the job required, and manual adjustments were slow, physically demanding, and left too much room for misalignment and product damage. Autoquip engineered a solution that combined vertical lift and near-frictionless, omni-directional movement in a single system, giving operators the control to make micro-adjustments in any direction with minimal effort. See how it came together: autoquip.com/case-studies/precision-positioning-with-aerofilm-air-powered-pallet-lift-system/

05/19/2026

Understanding the equipment you work with matters. AQ University gives technicians, installers, operators, and sales teams access to in-depth training across Autoquip’s VRC and Vasari Lift platforms.
Courses cover everything from product fundamentals and industry codes to installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. With dozens of courses and hours of content for these two products, it's a resource built to support long-term performance and confidence in the field.

05/18/2026

Distribution centers operate on tight timelines and tight floor space. VRCs give facilities a dedicated, reliable solution for vertical material movement to keep operations running without competing with horizontal traffic or putting forklifts on ramps.

05/14/2026

Behind every custom lift solution is a team of engineers who thrive on the problems that don't have a catalog answer. Autoquip has spent 75+ years serving facilities across aerospace, food and pharmaceutical, distribution, manufacturing, and more, working alongside each one to understand the challenge before anything else. Every level of our team is committed to that same standard, bringing expertise and innovation to solutions that are built around the specific demands of your operation.

04/30/2026

Heavy parts positioning is one of the most overlooked drivers of assembly efficiency and most facilities don't realize how much it's costing them until it's already showing up on the floor. 🔩

When operators are forced to bend, reach, or manually reposition components, cycle times slow, precision suffers, and physical wear accumulates across every shift. Lift tables, tilters, and turntables eliminate that manual handling and create the consistent, repeatable conditions that efficient assembly depends on.

Our latest blog covers the most common positioning challenges manufacturers face, how ergonomic positioning directly impacts throughput, quality, and operator safety, and real-world examples from aerospace, locomotive, and medical manufacturing. 📈

Position heavy parts for assembly using scissor lifts, tilters, and turntables to boost productivity, safety, and workflow efficiency.

04/27/2026

Where your lift system is built has a direct impact on quality, consistency, and long-term support.

Autoquip lift systems are proudly American-made. That commitment runs through every stage of production and shows up in the quality and long-term performance customers rely on across industries.

For operations with strict requirements, including oil and energy, consistency and accountability play a key role in maintaining reliable performance over time. autoquip.com/blog/american-made-lift-systems//