Autoquip's Lift Control Options

Take your lift to the next level with our quality collection of material handling controls options.

Control screen for AQ Connect controls monitoring system.

AQ Connect

Improve productivity on the manufacturing floor with Autoquip's AQ Connect intelligent controls system. It uses innovative monitoring technology to accurately diagnose operational issues, effectively eliminating unforeseen downtime. It can also be programmed to perform multiple tasks, manage and maintain optimal functionality, and access its built-in local and remote system communication.

AQ Connect controls monitoring system comes standard on all Autoquip VRC products and is available as an option across the entire Autoquip product line.

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You're In Control

Autoquip's in-house Control's Division utilizes their industry insights to develop a wide variety of capabilities to best suit your lifting requirements. Our team works with you to both design and integrate an optimized controls system for your specific application, allowing for additional operational flexibility and oversight.

Control Options

Discover our range of ready-made control devices and custom control stations for easy operation of our lift equipment.

Pushbuttons or Footswitches

Pushbuttons or Footswitches

Simple human interface devices for initiating the lift's movement.

Relays (Mechanical or Programmable)

Relays (Mechanical or Programmable)

A basic device to add simple “if this happens, do this” logic to the system.

Limit Switches (Mechanical or Proximity)

Limit Switches (Mechanical or Proximity)

Limit switches are used to initiate, stop, indicate a position, or activate another device.

Programmable Logic Controllers

Programmable Logic Controllers

PLC's are digital computers used for automation of electromechanical processes.

Human-Machine Interface

Human-Machine Interface

HMI's are the part of the control system that handles the interaction between the operator and the machine.

Variable Frequency Drive

Variable Frequency Drive

VFD's are adjustable speed controls used in electro-mechanical drive systems to control motor input frequency and voltage.

Joystick Controls

Joystick Controls

Autoquip offers a variety of joystick controllers to guide the operation of our scissor lift equipment.

Photo Eyes

Photo Eyes

A device used to detect the distance, absence, or presence of an object by using a light transmitter and receiver.

Encoders (Rotary or Linear)

Encoders (Rotary or Linear)

Converts a relative position (rotary or linear) to an analog or digital signal for further processing by the controls system.

Remote Access Connectivity

Remote Access Connectivity

Autoquip offers “Engineer in a Box,” allowing engineers at Autoquip to interact with networked control systems in the field.

Wireless HMI

Wireless HMI

A mobile HMI touchscreen controls the equipment, receiving feedback and effectively monitoring the operation.

Contact An Expert

Whether your lift requires an advanced smart panel like the AQ Connect or standard controls for a simple operation, Autoquip's in-house Controls Division is fully capable of installing the best system to suit your needs.

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