Dumbwaiters & Material Lifts
Dumbwaiters
The flexible, cost-efficient choice
Dumbwaiters are usually the most efficient and cost-effective choice for a goods-and-materials lift. In sizes up to 39” deep x 39” wide x 48” high, with a capacity range between 100 and 750 lbs, dumbwaiters can stop at counter height for hand loading or floor level for carts and hand trucks.
You can trust our 133 years of experience and expertise to ensure your dumbwaiter will do what you need it to do - day in and day out.
Product Features
Travel distance from 18 inches minimum to no maximum
Weight capacity up to 750 lbs
Standard speed 50 feet/minute to 300 plus feet/minute
Single-side, opposite-side or 90-degree loading configurations
Manually operated vertical bi-parting, slide up, slide down and swing type UL fire-rated doors
UL listed door locks
Architectural-grade stainless steel or primed finishes
Commercial-grade construction throughout, with elevator-type precision guide rails and performance proven commercial grade drive system
UL approved microprocessor control systems
Equipment complies with all National Code requirements
Low-cost installation with minimum maintenance requirements
Appropriate for occasional duty or continuous duty and equally suited for light or heavy loads
Optional Features
Manually operated vertical bi-parting, slide-up, slide-down and swing type UL-rated entrances
Speeds up to 300 feet/minute
Lifting distances up to 300 feet
Designated clean and soiled units
Self-supporting tower
o Structure consisting of four corner angles rigidly braced to support unit and avoid imposing loads except at base
Power-operated doors and gates
o Can be motorized so they open and close automatically with the push of a button
Variable frequency and vector-based drive systems for incredibly smooth travel and ultra-precise stopping and starting
Security Systems
o Key locks
o Keypads
o Interfaces to external security systems
Material Lifts
Work Horse Floor Loading Material Lifts
Material lifts are used, according to code, when the dimensions for a dumbwaiter (39”d x 39”w x 48”h) are exceeded. They are almost always floor-loading, and sizes are restricted to a maximum of 48” wide, with no depth restriction and a maximum of 90” high.
Product Features
Lift distance from 18 inches minimum to no maximum
Standard speed 50 feet/minute to 300 feet/minute
Weight capacity up to 2500 lbs
Floor-level loading
Single-side or opposite-side loading configurations
Appropriate for occasional duty or continuous duty
levator-type precision guide rails
Manually operated vertical bi-parting, slide-up, and swing-type UL fire-rated doors
Architectural grade stainless steel or primed finishes
Commercial grade construction throughout, with performance-proven drive systems to match application requirements and UL-approved microprocessor control systems
Equipment complies with all National Code requirements
Low-cost installation and minimal maintenance requirements
Optional Features
Higher speeds and lifting distances available upon request
Space-saving and economical double drum machine design that requires less shaft space
Power operated doors and gates
o Can be motorized so they open and close automatically with the push of a button
Designated clean and soiled units
Self-supporting tower
o Structure consists of four corner angles rigidly braced to support unit and avoid imposing loads except at the base
o Variable frequency and vector-based drive systems for incredibly smooth travel and ultra precise stopping and starting
Security Systems
o Key lock
o Keypads
o Interfaces to external systems
Cart Lifts
Specialized floor-loading material lifts
Cart lifts are material lifts designed specifically to transport stainless steel/metal, 4-wheeled carts or pallet jacks. Used frequently in hospitals, food service, laundry or retail, they are always floor loading and start at a width of 18” up to 36” with a depth starting from 24” up to 36”. Matot will custom engineer and manufacture any dimensions required.
Product Features
Lift distance from 18 inches minimum to no maximum
Standard speed 50 feet/minute to 300 feet/minute
Weight capacity up to 2500 lbs
Always floor loading
Appropriate for occasional duty or continuous use
Elevator-type precision guide rails
Manually operated UL fire-rated doors are typically slide up
Architectural grade stainless steel or primed finishes
Commercial grade construction throughout, with performance-proven drive systems to match your application requirements
UL approved microprocessor control systems
Optional Features
Designated clean and soiled units
Space-saving and economical double-drum machine design that requires less shaft space
Higher speeds and lifting distances available upon request
Power operated doors and gates
Can be motorized so they open and close automatically with the push of a button
Self supporting tower
o Structure consists of four corner angles rigidly braced to support unit and avoid imposing loads except at the base
Variable frequency and vector-based drive systems for incredibly smooth travel and ultra-precise stopping and starting
Security Systems
o Key lock
o Keypads
o Interfaces to external systems
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC)
The cost-effective solution for productive access to all levels
Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors transport goods to mezzanines, basements, balconies, or between floors of a multi-story building, and can also interface with material handling systems. All levels of a plant or warehouse can be utilized for increased production and storage with minimal of floor space required. Similar to material lifts, they are larger than dumbwaiters and almost always floor loading.
Matot Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) follow the ASME B.20.1 Code, therefore there are far fewer restrictions for this product than material lifts and dumbwaiters as they do not pierce fire-rated floors. They are typically used in industrial settings, but do have some commercial applications.
Product Features
Lift distance from 18 inches to unlimited
Standard speed 50 feet/minute to 300 plus feet/minute
Weight capacity up to 2500 lbs
Typically floor loading
Three loading configurations: single side, opposite sides and adjacent
Manually operated vertical bi-parting, slide up, slide down or swing type doors Can be UL Fire Rated if necessary.
UL listed door locks
Equally suited for light or heavy loads
Appropriate for occasional duty or continuous duty
Elevator type precision guide rails
Architectural grade stainless steel or primed finishes
Commercial grade construction
Performance proved drive systems to match your application requirements
Equipment complies with ASME B.20.1
Low cost installation
Minimum maintenance requirements
Optional Features
Security Systems
Key Locks
Keypads
Interfaces to external security systems
Self supporting tower
Structure consisting of four corner angles rigidly braced to support unit and avoid imposing loads except at base
Power Operated Doors and Gates
o Can be motorized so they automatically open and close with the push of a button
o Variable frequency and vector based drive systems for incredibly smooth travel and ultra precise stopping and starting
Matot Smart Door
Industry-leading power door operating system
Matot is proud to present the industry’s first complete power dumbwaiter door operating system to provide reliability, ease of use and performance for years to come.
Product Features
High-tech, reliable design features individual operator for each hoistway door and car gate
Factory-adjusted operators lift doors from both sides for stable operation
Variable speed motor controllers provide smooth operation and precise control
Individual motors improve reliability, installation and alignment issues
Simplified wiring
Tolerant of hoistway imperfections
Networked Controller Area Network (CAN bus) control option
Case Studies
Founded in 1965 by Ruth Fertel, the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse family of restaurants is known for providing their guests with fresh food, good service and delicious steaks with the trademark Ruth’s Chris sizzle. The Indianapolis North location for Ruth’s Chris is located at 2727 E. 86th Street, and serves the northern Indianapolis area.
This restaurant was facing a few challenges. They needed a way to efficiently move food from the kitchen to the main dining area, but have a long staircase that made carrying trays of food between floors problematic. In addition, the restaurant shared a retail area with other businesses, so space was at a premium.
The VA hospital had dumbwaiters with automatic cart transfer systems installed in the early 80’s. With changed logistics and hospital needs, Matot proposed modernizing the units. One floor was eliminated while another floor above was added to meet new material flow needs. The cars and doors were replaced, and the motor and controllers were upgraded with new high-efficiency energy-saving equipment.
Size: 30” W x 30” D x 48” H; Capacity: 500 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Clean Room
Special Features: Hepa Filter System
This dumbwaiter was installed in a clean room and was used to bring uncoated micro chips from one processing floor to another. The uncoated micro chips are a very high value payload and are very susceptible to contamination from airborne particulates. The dumbwaiter unit was equipped with a Hepa Filters system that kept the dumbwaiter cab at a negative air pressure. The air was circulated from the cab through a ductwork behind and above and passed through a filter that screened out 99.99% of particles 0.3 micrometers in size.
Size: 22” W x 34” D x 48” H; Capacity: 300 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Convenience/Labor savings
The movie theater was in a mall and could be accessed by customers from the upper and lower floors. The dumbwaiter moved supplies from the lower floor storeroom to the concession are on the upper floor.
Size: 24” W x 24” D x 36” H; Capacity: 250 lbs.; Counter Loading; Serving 2 Floors
Benefits: Convenience/Labor savings
Special Features: Security
The dumbwaiter moved money from the main floor to the safe.
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