Cascading Box Elevator for FRC Robotics
The SWYFT FRC Box Elevator is a rigid, high-performance cascading elevator designed specifically for competitive FRC robots. Built around a 2" x 1" aluminum frame, it delivers exceptional stiffness and perfectly linear motion while remaining easy to build, customize, and maintain. Whether you need a powerful pick-and-place mechanism, a robot lifter, or a versatile vertical motion system, this elevator is engineered to win.
The first stage is driven by dual #25H chains, while the second stage uses dual UHMWPE 4mm rope for smooth cascading motion. All motion is guided by precision 7075 aluminum bearing blocks that incorporate both needle bearings and ball bearings — no rollers — ensuring the carriage stays perfectly constrained for smooth, rigid, and repeatable travel.
Nearly every aspect of the elevator can be tailored to your robot:
For mixed wall thicknesses (e.g., thicker tubing on the base stage and thinner tubing higher up), purchase the tubing separately from the SWYFT Tube product page.
Designed for easy assembly and field maintenance. The only external tools required are:
All allen keys, screws, and small hardware are included in the kit.
Works with SWYFT Tube and standard 2" x 1" FRC aluminum tubing. The modular design integrates cleanly with common FRC structure systems and allows flexible motor mounting and drive routing.
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