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ANVER general application chart for vacuum lifters

This chart narrows down vacuum lifter choices by material, porosity, surface, weight, movements needed and available power.

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General application chart for vacuum lifters

A brief list of materials and applications suited to the many styles of vacuum lifters available

As ANVER builds all types of vacuum lifters, we designed this chart to help you narrow down the many possibilities. This is only a starting point. Each system has its pros and cons as it pertains to your needs.

Lifter choice considerations:

•	The material and its porosity
•	Surface texture, flex
•	Weight, min. and max.
•	Movements needed
•	Power available

For loads
up to a
maximum
normal
capacity
of:

Non-porous

Semi-porous

Porous

Smooth
surface

Semi-
textured

Rough
textured

Smooth
surface

Semi-
textured

Rough
textured

Smooth
surface

Rough
textured

Flexible
material

Metals,
glass*
sheet,
plate

Embossed
metal,
plastic,
fiberglass

Ribbed
metal,
tread plate

Finished wood,
polished stone

Embossed,
textured
surfaces,
composites

Plywood,
saw-cut stone

Concrete,
particle
board,
foam

Rough wood,
flamed
stone

Cardboard
boxes,
bags

Cups used >

Standard

Special

Foam

Standard

Special

Foam

Special

Mechanical self powered lifters
Horizontal, sheet/plate (not glass*)

18,000 lb
8,165 kg

XXXX

Electric AC powered lifters
All movements and most loads

60,000 lb
27,216 kg

XXX

Battery DC powered lifters
Mostly for glass installation

+/-5,000 lb
2268 kg

XXX

Air powered lifters
All movements and most loads

+/-5,000 lb
2268 kg

XXX

Ergo-Tube lifting systems
Horizontal, vertical, tilting loads

600 lb
272 kg

XXX

XXXX

VB high flow systems
Horizontal, vertical, tilting, side-grip

1000 lb
454 kg

XXX

VM low flow systems
Horizontal, vertical, tilting, side-grip

550 lb
250 kg

XXX

XXXX
XXX
XX
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Excellent: the primary choice of lifter for the application.
Better: works for about all applications shown.
Good: OK for most applications, but other choices may have a performance or economical advantage.
Possible: but not the best or most economical choice; sometimes what results in dual use lifters.
Not suitable: will not work without modifications that are uneconomical.

Horizontal lift

Vertical lift

Vertical lift and rotation

90° tilting
usually fully powered

90° tilting with rotation
for versatile manipulation

90° gravity tilt
pivots on edge,
used in the stone industry

Side-grip (no rotation)
attaches to sides of loads

Side-grip and 360° rotation
can replace flippers, many styles

180° flipping-upending
fully powered with stops

Note:

This is a brief general chart with a limited amount of loads. It is designed as an overview only.

* Mechanical lifters are not used on glass as it is normally stored and handled vertically.

Technical information

ANVER vacuum lifters comply with ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1 standards. Specifications and rated capacities vary by configuration, and users remain responsible for full compliance with workplace safety, inspection, and operating regulations. More information on these safety standards.

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ANVER general application chart for vacuum lifters

General application chart for vacuum lifters

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