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FullSharp installed a pneumatic jib crane with a vacuum lifting pad that grips smooth, heavy steel plates and lifts them straight up at a machine shop. The arm swings the plate over to the machine table, so one operator handles each plate without touching its sharp edges or bending it with cable slings.
Steel plates are smooth, heavy, and sharp-edged — even two or three workers carrying one together can lose their grip and scratch the surface. Hooking a cable takes time to thread and often warps the plate when it's lifted.
FullSharp installs a pneumatic jib crane with a vacuum lifting pad: set the suction frame onto the plate, it grips firmly, then lifts it straight up. The arm rotates to swing the plate over to the machine table, and one operator is enough without ever touching the plate's edge.
Vacuum lifting pad mounted on a pneumatic jib crane, used to lift steel plates at a machine shop.
Installed Equipment
- Vacuum lifting pad: a suction pad frame arranged to fit the plate size, with the suction force spread evenly so the plate doesn't sag.
- Pneumatic vacuum generator unit: runs on the existing compressed air supply, with a vacuum-holding valve for when pressure drops.
- Pneumatic jib crane: a pneumatic hoist lifts smoothly, with the arm rotating to move the plate between two positions.
- Gauge and alarm: monitors vacuum level and alerts when pressure falls below a safe threshold.
Benefits for Your Plant
No cable threading
Just set the suction pad onto the plate to lift it, cutting the time needed for each plate transfer.
No surface scratches
The soft suction cushion contacts the plate surface without leaving marks like a hook clamp would.
Fewer workers needed
One operator replaces a carrying crew, avoiding contact with the plate's sharp edges.
Actual Installation Photos
Click a photo to enlarge. 7-photo album taken on site.
Suitable Applications
- Machine shops and plate fabrication
- Laser cutting and press brake areas
- Sheet metal and steel plate warehouses
- Steel structure production lines
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Frequently asked questions
How do you lift a steel plate without slings?
A vacuum lifting pad sets onto the plate surface and grips it by suction, then a pneumatic hoist lifts it flat. There is no cable to thread and the plate is not warped by sling pressure.
What happens if air pressure drops during a lift?
The vacuum generator has a holding valve, and a gauge with an alarm warns the operator when vacuum falls below a safe level, so there is time to lower the plate.
Does a pneumatic vacuum lifter need electricity?
This setup runs on the plant's existing compressed air supply. FullSharp checks the air pressure and flow on site before choosing the vacuum generator.
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Installation Consulting for Your Plant
FullSharp takes the largest plate size, thickness, and weight to calculate the number of suction pads and the safety factor. Our technicians also check whether the plate surface has oil or rust, since it affects suction force. Contact FullSharp to schedule a plant survey.