Large flat sheets weighing several hundred kilograms are slow to sling one at a time and prone to surface scratches. Dragging an air hose behind the lifter also gets in the way when the arm needs to swing through multiple rotations around the column.
FullSharp installed a 500 kg jib crane fitted with a battery-powered vacuum lifter. The vacuum pump sits directly on the lifting pad with no trailing air hose, so the arm swings freely and the operator simply presses the pad onto the sheet to lift it immediately.

500 kg jib crane with a battery-powered vacuum lifter lifting a flat sheet in the workshop.
Equipment Installed
- 500 kg jib crane: steel column and swing arm covering the pickup area, rated for the full weight of the lifting assembly.
- Battery-powered vacuum lifter: pump and battery integrated on the lifting frame, with no air hose or power cable trailing behind.
- Suction cup array on the beam: evenly spaced to match the sheet size, gripping both bare steel and painted surfaces.
- Vacuum gauge and warning horn: confirms full vacuum before lifting and sounds when pressure drops below the safe threshold.
- Charger and spare battery: charge between shifts and swap batteries quickly to keep the equipment running continuously.
Key Specifications
- Crane load capacity500 kg
- Lifting pad capacity500 kg
- Power supplyRechargeable battery
- Installation photos50 photos
Benefits for the Plant
Free rotation
With no trailing air hose, the arm can swing through its full working range without snagging.
Faster pickup
Press the pad on, wait for full vacuum, then lift, eliminating the sling and unsling steps entirely.
Surface protection
The soft rubber cups make gentle contact, so painted and stainless sheets are not scratched during lifting.
Actual Installation Photos
Click a photo to enlarge. This album has 50 photos taken on site.
Suitable Applications
- Metal and stainless sheet warehouses
- Laser cutting and press brake workshops
- Material feed areas for CNC machines
- Panel and cladding sheet manufacturing plants
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Installation Consulting for Your Plant
FullSharp surveys the sheet size, weight, and swing radius needed at your workstation. We finalize the column height, arm reach, and number of suction cups so the lifting pad grips both thin and thick sheets securely.