Clamp and Vacuum Gripping Together, Pneumatic Jib

FullSharp built a clamp-vacuum tool matched to the customer's product shape and carried by a pneumatic jib crane, for items that slip when only clamped and will not hold by vacuum alone. Clamping and suction work together so the product stays secure through lifting, swinging and tilting, and workers no longer hold and support it at the same time.

Some products slip when only clamped, and can't be held securely with vacuum alone if the surface is rough or soft. Workers end up holding and supporting the item at once, slowing the work down while the load still risks falling mid-lift.

FullSharp builds a clamp-vacuum tool custom-matched to your product's shape, carried by a pneumatic jib crane. The two mechanisms work together so the product stays secure through lifting, swinging, and tilting.

Pneumatic Jib Crane with Combined Clamp-Vacuum Tool

A pneumatic jib crane with a dedicated clamp-vacuum tool at a workstation in the plant.

Equipment Installed

Swivel column: anchored into the concrete floor, rotating 360 degrees around the workstation.
Pneumatic lifting unit: lifts and lowers smoothly at the operator's hand movement, holding the load steady when stopped.
Clamp-vacuum tool: combines clamp jaws and a vacuum pad, built to the exact dimensions of your product.
Valve and handle: clamp, vacuum, and release buttons are all on one handle for a single smooth motion.

Key Specifications

Rotation angle360 degrees

Benefits for Your Facility

Holds difficult items securely

Clamping and suction together handle rough or soft surfaces that neither could grip alone.

Matched to your product

The tool is custom-designed for the part, so no adjustment is needed for each lift.

Consistent output

The same repeatable motion keeps productivity steady throughout the shift.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 10 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

Carton packing lines
Plastics workshops with uniquely shaped products
Assembly of large electronic components
Finished goods inspection and stacking stations

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Frequently asked questions

What if my product cannot be lifted by clamp or vacuum alone?

A combined tool uses both. Clamping holds the shape while suction holds the surface, which handles rough or soft surfaces that neither method grips alone.

Can the tool be designed for my product?

Yes. The tool in this project is matched to the product shape. FullSharp needs samples or drawings and the weight to design it.

How far does the jib crane rotate?

The swivel column is anchored into the concrete floor and rotates 360 degrees around the workstation, so the tool can pick and place on every side of the station.

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Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp requests a sample or drawing of the product to be lifted to design the clamp-vacuum tool correctly. We then measure the station layout, size the swivel column's reach, install, and test-run with your actual product.

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Pneumatic Jib Crane with Custom Combined Clamp and Vacuum Tool for Hard-to-Grip Products