Panel Lifting and Turning with No Power, 500 kg Jib

FullSharp installed a 500 kg jib crane with a mechanical vacuum lifter for a processing area where no power could be run for a motorized suction unit. A hand pump creates the vacuum, rubber cups hold the panel without marking the surface, and the arm swings each panel from the rack to the edge of the machine table on the first try.

Large panels need two or three people to carry, and turning them raises the risk of hitting edges and chipping corners. The processing area often cannot run power for a motorized suction unit. Every time a panel goes onto the machine table, positioning it takes time.

FullSharp installs a 500 kg jib crane with a mechanical vacuum lifter hanging below it. The hand pump creates suction, so no power source is needed at the work position. Swinging the arm carries the panel gently from the storage rack to the machine table, landing right at the edge the first time.

500kg Jib Crane with Mechanical Vacuum Lifter

500kg jib crane with a mechanical vacuum lifter lifting a material panel in the processing area.

Equipment Installed

500 kg jib crane frame: load-bearing post and steel arm, rotating around the post to cover the area between the panel rack and the machine table.
Mechanical vacuum lifter: hand-operated pump, no electric motor needed, works in areas without a power source.
Hand-operated suction and release valves: a single lever grips or releases, for quick handling in repeated lifts.
Suction cup assembly: rubber pads grip the panel surface, spreading the holding force evenly without marking the finished surface.

Key Specifications

Jib crane load capacity500 kg

Benefits for Your Facility

Works without power

The hand pump only needs an operator, with no dependence on a power source at the location.

Accurate panel placement

The arm and suction cups keep the panel steady, landing right at the machine table edge the first time.

Simple maintenance

Few moving parts, so checking the valves and replacing the rubber pad can be done in-house.

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Suitable Applications

Glass workshops, cutting and grinding glass panels
Interior fit-out, industrial wood panel processing
Building materials manufacturing, stone and metal sheet panels
Machine shops processing flat panels

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Frequently asked questions

Can large panels be lifted by vacuum without electricity?

Yes. A mechanical vacuum lifter uses a hand-operated pump, so it only needs an operator, with no power source at the work position. A single lever grips or releases the panel.

What panels suit a mechanical vacuum lifter?

Typical uses include glass cutting and grinding, interior fit-out boards and other panels with smooth surfaces. FullSharp checks panel size, weight and surface before choosing the cup layout.

Is a mechanical vacuum lifter hard to maintain?

It has few moving parts, so checking the valves and replacing the rubber pads can usually be done in-house without calling a technician or keeping a stock of special spare parts.

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Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp measures the panel size, weight and surface type to select the lifting pad and the arm's swing radius. Technicians check the post position, foundation and panel travel path before finalizing the plan. Contact FullSharp to schedule a site survey.

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500 kg Jib Crane with Mechanical Vacuum Lifter for Panels in Areas Without Power