CNC Steel Sheet Loading, 150 kg Pneumatic Vacuum

FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane beside a CNC laser cutter with a 150 kg air-powered vacuum lifter for steel sheets loaded all shift. Everything runs on plant compressed air, with no power cable in the way and no battery to charge mid-shift, and fast lifting cuts the cutter's idle time.

A laser cutting shop loads steel sheets onto its CNC cutting table all shift long. Sheets weigh up to 150 kg; carrying them by hand is slow and scratches them, electric lifters drag a cable and battery lifters need charging mid-shift. The customer wanted a fast, compact solution that runs continuously.

FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane next to the cutter with a 150 kg pneumatic vacuum lifter. The whole system runs on plant compressed air: no power cable and no battery charging, with very fast lifting and lowering – ideal for high-speed production.

Pneumatic Jib Crane with 150 kg Pneumatic Vacuum Lifter for Loading Steel Sheets onto a CNC Cutter

Pneumatic jib crane and 150 kg pneumatic vacuum lifter beside a CNC laser cutter.

Installed equipment

Pneumatic jib crane: floor-bolted steel column, smooth-slewing aluminum rail arm rated 200 kg, reach covering the sheet area and cutting table.
150 kg pneumatic vacuum lifter: aluminium frame with adjustable spring-loaded pads for different sheet sizes, handle with lift, lower, grip and release buttons and a vacuum gauge.
Compressed air supply: from the existing plant air line via a coiled hose along the arm, with no electric cable in the work area.

Key specifications

Lifter capacity150 kg (steel sheet)
Crane capacity200 kg
PowerCompressed air, no electricity, no battery
ApplicationLoading steel and metal sheets onto CNC cutters
AdvantagesCompact, fast lifting

Benefits for the factory

Fast lifting

The pneumatic crane responds instantly, cutting loading time and idle time of the cutter.

No cable, no charging

Air-powered, so no cable in the way and no mid-shift stops to recharge.

Compact and durable

Light lifter with few electrical parts and low maintenance, suited to metal cutting shops.

On-site installation photos

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Suitable applications

Laser and plasma steel cutting shops
Loading steel, stainless and aluminium sheets under 150 kg onto CNC cutters
High-speed lines running multiple shifts
Plants with an existing compressed air system

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a pneumatic vacuum lifter over electric or battery?

Electric lifters drag a cable and battery lifters need charging mid-shift. An air-powered lifter runs continuously on plant air and responds quickly.

Can the lifter handle different sheet sizes?

Yes. The aluminum frame has adjustable spring-loaded pads, and the handle carries lift, lower, grip and release buttons plus a vacuum gauge.

What are the capacities?

The lifter handles 150 kg steel sheets and the crane arm is rated 200 kg. FullSharp checks the sheet range before confirming.

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Get a solution for your factory

Send FullSharp the sheet size, thickness, maximum weight and cutter location. For sheets heavier than 150–200 kg we will recommend an electric or battery vacuum lifter.

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Pneumatic Jib Crane with 150 kg Air-Powered Vacuum Lifter for Loading Steel Sheets onto a CNC Cutter