General Application Chart for Vacuum Lifters A Brief List of Materials and Applications suited to the many styles of Vacuum Lifters available
As ANVER builds all types of vacuum lifters, we designed this chart to help you narrow down the many possibilities. This is only a starting point so feel free to contact your local dealer or ANVER for further information on a vacuum lifter suited to your specific application. We would be glad to explain the pros and cons of each system as it pertains to your needs.
Lifter Choice Considerations:
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The Material and its Porosity |
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Surface Texture – Flex |
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Weight – Min. and Max. |
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Movements Needed |
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Power Available |
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For Loads up to a Maximum Normal Capacity of: |
Non-Porous |
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Semi-Porous |
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Porous |
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Smooth Surface |
Semi- Textured |
Rough Textured |
Smooth Surface |
Semi- Textured |
Rough Textured |
Smooth Surface |
Rough Textured |
Flexible Material |
Metals, Glass* Sheet Plate |
Embossed Metal Plastic Fiberglass |
Ribbed, Metal Tread Plate |
Finished Wood Polished Stone |
Embossed, Textured Surfaces Composites |
Ply Wood, Saw-Cut Stone |
Concrete Particle Board Foam |
Rough, Wood Flamed Stone |
Cardboard Boxes Bags |
Cups Used > |
Standard |
Special |
Foam |
Standard |
Special |
Foam |
Special |
Special |
Special |
Mechanical Self Powered Lifters Horiz, Sheet/Plate (not glass*) |
18,000 lb 8,165 kg |
XXXX |
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Electric AC Powered Lifters All movements and most Loads |
60,000 lb 27,216 kg |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XX |
X |
X |
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Battery DC Powered Lifters Mostly for glass installation |
+/-5,000 lb 2268 kg |
XXX |
X |
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XX |
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Air Powered Lifters All movements and most Loads |
+/-5,000 lb 2268 kg |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
XX |
XX |
X |
Ergo-Tube Lifting Systems Horiz, Vertical, Tilting Loads |
600 lb 272 kg |
X |
X |
X |
XX |
XX |
XX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXXX |
VB High Flow Systems Horiz, Vertical, Tilting, Side-Grip |
1000 lb 454 kg |
X |
X |
X |
XX |
XX |
XX |
XXX |
XXX |
XXX |
VM Low Flow Systems Horiz, Vertical, Tilting, Side-Grip |
550 lb 250 kg |
XXX |
XXX |
X |
XX |
XX |
X |
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Excellent – The primary choice of Lifter for the application. Better – Works for about all applications shown. Good – OK for most applications but other choices may have a performance or economical advantage. Possible – But not the best or most economical choice – sometimes what results in dual use Lifters. Not Suitable – will not work without modifications that are uneconomical. |
* Mechanical Lifters are not used on glass as it is normally stored and handled vertically.
ANVER Vacuum Lifters comply fully with and meet the standards of US ANSI ASME Standard B30.20 for below-the-hook lifting devices, as well as complying with OSHA and most European requirements. Click here for more information on these safety standards.
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