Wednesday 17 April 2013

Vacuum Lifter for mounting onto Forklift Trucks

Packline’s latest vacuum lifter, the new ‘Flexframe’ vacuum lifting system, is designed for installation onto forklift trucks and stacker trucks. This unique vacuum lifting system bolts onto almost any type of forklift truck or electric stacker.  This vacuum lifter is suitable for many different industries and environments, for example, warehouse distribution centres, order picking, building supplies warehouses and construction industries.

A wide variety of suction pads are available with a standard lifting capacity of 50kg and reach of 2500mm, with a lifting height of approximately 1500mm from pallet level.

The vacuum lifting system is supplied complete with the vacuum pump, suction pad and all necessary parts for electrical connection to the forklift truck or electric stacker truck.

The flexible frame that mounts onto the forklift truck can adjust from 1070 mm long and 770 mm wide, to 1570 mm long and 1270 mm wide.

• Working area: Up to 360ยบ, depending on installation and height of forklift mast.
• Lifting tube:  Diameter 140 mm.
• Suction head: Diameter 140 mm, rotatable.
• Arm brake:  Manual arm lock.
• Electric clutch on both arms can be provided as extras.
• Suction pads:  Exclusive suction pads.
• Various types of suction pads/tools are available, depending on the items to be lifted.

These vacuum lifters are ideal for materials handling and increased productivity. The vacuum lifter ensures weightless lifting and so eliminates physical strain. Health and Safety conditions are significantly improved.

For more information on the Flexframe vacuum lifter or Packline’s full range of vacuum lifting equipment, please visit http://www.packline.co.uk/vacuum_lifting_equipment.html