Dent-Free Carton Handling with an ENDO Hoist

FullSharp installed a 200 kg aluminum overhead rail along the work area of a printing and packaging shop with an ENDO hoist and a carton suction tool. The tool grips the top of the box and the operator lifts and pushes it along the rail to its spot, standing beside the box with a clear view instead of carrying it.

Printing and packaging shops move carton boxes all day. The boxes are light but bulky and easy to dent at the corners. Carrying them by hand blocks the view, and stacking them unevenly means extra work to restack.

FullSharp installs an aluminum overhead rail running along the work area, carrying an ENDO hoist fitted with a carton suction tool. The tool grips the top of the box, and the operator lifts and pushes it along the rail straight to its spot.

Aluminum Overhead Rail with ENDO Hoist and Carton Suction Tool

Aluminum overhead rail with ENDO hoist and vacuum suction tool holding a carton box.

Equipment Installed

Aluminum rail: an overhead aluminum rail with a smooth-rolling trolley, so pushing boxes takes little effort.
ENDO hoist: a Japanese-made hoist that lifts and lowers by hand force and holds the load when released, very light to operate.
Carton suction tool: a vacuum pad that grips the sealed lid of the box without leaving marks on the cardboard.
Pump and air lines: supply steady vacuum to the tool throughout the shift.

Key Specifications

Rail line load200 kg
HoistENDO

Benefits for Your Facility

No dented boxes

Suction on the flat lid means no pressure on the carton's sides.

Clear view of placement

The operator stands beside the box instead of carrying it, so stacks line up straighter.

Covers the full rail line

The aluminum rail runs along the work area, so boxes can be picked up and set down at multiple points.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 11 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Printing and carton packaging shops
Box packing and sealing areas
Finished goods warehouses palletizing boxes
Consumer goods packing lines

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Frequently asked questions

How do you avoid denting carton corners?

The suction tool grips the flat lid of the carton, so there is no pressure on the sides and the corners stay intact even after many lifts in a shift.

Why is a clear view important when moving boxes?

Carrying bulky boxes blocks the view and leads to uneven stacking and bumps. With the box hanging beside them, operators see exactly where it goes.

What load does the rail carry?

The aluminum rail line is rated at 200 kg and carries an ENDO hoist. FullSharp sizes the system to the heaviest box handled.

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Get an Installation Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp weighs the heaviest box, measures the lid size, and checks the required rail length before finalizing the aluminum rail configuration. We build the suction pad to match your carton type, then install and test-run it in your shop.

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200 kg Aluminum Overhead Rail with ENDO Hoist and Carton Suction Tool for Printing and Packaging Shops