ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & POWER PACK CONFIGURATION
Individual or Centralized Power Pack?
Every hydraulic stacker requires a power pack. Choose between a dedicated unit for each stacker or a centralized system that supplies multiple units.
The best option depends on redundancy, maintenance, available space, and system efficiency.
APS 2PK6.0 base electrical requirements: these values apply to each individual stacker unit.
Understanding Power Requirements
Individual
Five units. Five power packs. No shared failure point.
Individual
Five units. Five power packs. Each stacker runs independently.
Each stacker has its own self-contained power pack. A failure stays local while the other units keep running.
Each stacker has its own self-contained power pack, so every unit can operate independently.
Centralized
One pump. One shared line. One point of failure.
Centralized
One pump. One shared line. All units depend on the same system.
A leak anywhere in the shared line can take every connected unit offline.
In normal operation all stackers run from the same shared hydraulic supply.
The trade-offs at a glance
Understanding Power Requirements.
Individual power packs do not require more total electrical power. The difference is how the same power is distributed, and what keeps running when one unit fails.
Myth
Individual power packs require more total electrical power.
Truth
Both systems draw the same total power from the grid. The real difference is how power is routed.
Valet attendants
per floor max
Only enough lifts need to run at one time to serve the attendants on duty. Design power distribution around active use, not the total lift count.
Key Takeaway
Individual power packs provide greater reliability, easier maintenance, cleaner installation, and lower long-term risk.
Get your electrical specs straight from the start.
Review preliminary power specifications and compare individual and centralized power-pack configurations. Final electrical requirements should be confirmed for the selected system and coordinated with the project's electrical contractor.
Use it to plan your installation and coordinate with your electrical contractor.