500 kg Flat Panel Lifting with a Hand-Pump Vacuum

FullSharp offers a 500 kg mechanical vacuum lifter that hooks onto an existing hoist or crane, for large glass and sheet metal panels that bend or cut hands even with four people carrying them. Suction comes from a pump lever, so no electricity or compressed air is needed, and a few strokes hold the panel firmly.

Large glass or sheet metal panels are hard to handle. Even with four people carrying it, the panel can still bend, edges can cut hands, and a single light bump can ruin an expensive piece of material.

FullSharp offers a 500 kg mechanical vacuum lifter that hooks directly onto an existing hoist or crane. Suction is created with a mechanical pump lever, so it needs no electricity or compressed air — a few pumps and the panel is held firmly.

500 kg Mechanical Vacuum Lifter for Flat Panels

A 500 kg mechanical vacuum lifter gripping a flat panel, hooked to a lifting device above.

Equipment Installed

Rubber suction cups: several cups spaced evenly across the frame, sealing against the panel and distributing the holding force.
Mechanical pump lever: hand-pumped to create vacuum, independent of any power source or air compressor.
Vacuum gauge: a quick glance shows whether pressure is sufficient — never lift the panel if it isn't.
Steel frame and lifting hook: rated for 500 kg, hooks straight onto an existing hoist or crane.

Key Specifications

Load capacity500 kg
Suction typeMechanical, pump lever

Benefits for Your Plant

Works anywhere

No electricity or compressed air needed, so it also works on a job site.

Keeps surfaces intact

Rubber cups don't scratch glass, sheet metal, or painted surfaces.

Safety control

The vacuum gauge clearly shows when it's safe to lift the panel.

Actual Installation Photos

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Suitable Applications

Glass shops cutting large panels
Sheet metal and metal panel fabrication
Woodworking, plywood, and plastic panel shops
Facade and wall panel installation on site

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a mechanical vacuum lifter hold?

The lifter in this project is rated at 500 kg. The safe load also depends on the panel surface, so FullSharp checks the real material before choosing the pad layout.

How does a pump lever vacuum lifter work?

The operator works the lever a few times to pull vacuum under the rubber cups. The panel is then held firmly and can be lifted by the hoist or crane.

Which panels can be lifted this way?

Glass, sheet metal, metal panels, plywood and plastic panels, and facade or wall panels on site, as long as the surface is flat enough for the cups to seal.

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Consultation for Your Plant

FullSharp asks about the panel size, thickness, and surface condition to determine the number of suction cups and their layout. We show you how to check vacuum level before every lift and how to maintain the rubber cups.

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500 kg mechanical vacuum lifter with a pump lever for glass and sheet metal panels