FS-BL

FS-BL vacuum lifter for large plates, 3 to 20 t

FS-BL is a large-format vacuum lifter that hangs under an overhead crane to lift big, heavy plates such as thick steel plate, stainless sheet and long plates without scratching or denting the surface. The basic frame is 6 m long; high-capacity versions join two or three sections into 12 m and 18 m frames.

Each lifter is built around the customer's plate sizes: a square steel tube frame, either single or multi-level, with suction cups that can be repositioned to suit different plate sizes. Safe working loads run from 3 to 20 t.

FS-BL vacuum lifter for large plates
Lifting steel plate with the 16-cup version
Lifting steel plate with the 16-cup versionΦ300 cups spread along a 6 m frame
Hung from the crane hook
Hung from the crane hookControl box and pump in the middle of the frame

Two power options

1

DC battery version (FS-BLZ)

For loads up to 3 t. Dual-system control, battery life of more than 4 years, charged from 110–220 V mains. No power cable has to follow the lifter during work.

2

AC version (FS-BLJ)

For loads up to 20 t. High-flow vacuum pump, large-capacity vacuum accumulator and vacuum leak alarm. Supplied with a transformer to match the local supply voltage.

Specifications

ZDC12V battery, manual or remote controlJAC 208–460 V (±10%), manual or remote control
ModelSafe loadSize (mm)Suction cupsDead weight
FS-BLZ3000-16S3,000 kg6000×120016 × Φ300600 kg
FS-BLJ3000-16S3,000 kg6000×120016 × Φ300600 kg
FS-BLJ5000-10S5,000 kg6000×120010 × Φ4501,000 kg
FS-BLJ10T-10S10,000 kg(6000+6000)×200010 × 850×4502,800 kg
FS-BLJ20T-20S20,000 kg(6000+6000+6000)×200020 × 850×4505,500 kg

Sizes shown as (6000+6000)×2000 are frames joined from 6 m sections. The 850×450 mm cups are rectangular pads used on the high-capacity versions. Besides these models, FullSharp builds the frame to your actual plate sizes and weights.

Main components

1

Vacuum pump

Rotary vane type, oil-free, wear-resistant / With vacuum regulating valve / Long service life, energy saving

Vacuum pump
2

Vacuum suction cup

Dia. 300, 450 mm or 850×450 mm, single horizontal load 200, 500 or 1,000 kg / Carbon steel base / Nitrile rubber, detachable from the base

Vacuum suction cup
FS-BL
3

Equipment frame

Custom made by the factory / National standard structural steel / Welded, machined, shaped, baked paint and galvanised surface, durable

Equipment frame
4

Other spare parts

Power switches and solenoid valves from internationally known brands / UL and other international certifications / Low failure rate, durable

Other spare parts

On-site photos

FS-BL lifters at work: lifting thick steel plate in the plate yard, handling plates next to a press brake, and taking long stainless and steel sheets from the stack in the warehouse. Lower-capacity versions use round cups; high-capacity versions use rectangular pads hung on chains under the frame.

Lifting long steel plate from the stack
Lifting long steel plate from the stack
Jointed frame with rectangular pads for thick plate
Jointed frame with rectangular pads for thick plate
Two rectangular-pad lifters next to a press brake
Two rectangular-pad lifters next to a press brake
Taking plate from the stack, operator guiding the frame
Taking plate from the stack, operator guiding the frame
Long round-cup frame in a new workshop
Long round-cup frame in a new workshop
Lifting thick steel plate in the plate yard
Lifting thick steel plate in the plate yard
Steel plate store, round-cup lifter
Steel plate store, round-cup lifter
Setting down a large steel plate
Setting down a large steel plate

Advantages

1

Built for heavy lifting

Configured for large, heavy plates: a structural steel frame and many suction cups sharing the load, so plates are lifted smoothly and safely.

2

DC: up to 3 t, indoors and outdoors

The battery lasts more than 4 years, which keeps maintenance costs down. A long-life battery option provides power for a full shift without frequent charging.

3

AC: up to 20 t, holds vacuum on power loss

A high-flow pump with a large-capacity vacuum accumulator gives strong, stable suction. An optional UPS backup holds pressure for more than 6 hours. The vacuum leak alarm warns the operator straight away if something goes wrong during a lift.

4

Runs on your local supply

The AC version comes with a transformer matched to the voltage at your site, so installation and operation need no changes to your electrical system.

FS-BL is designed to make handling large plates faster, safer and simpler. A solid structure, the protection functions you need and stable operation let you lift and move large plates with ease and place them exactly where they belong.