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FullSharp · since 1991

FullSharp mounted a pneumatic jib crane on a factory column and hung a multi-cup vacuum pad at the pickup point for large finished metal sheets. The rubber cups hold the sheet, an air cylinder lifts it straight up and the arm swings it to the machine table, so the sheet never scrapes, bends or bumps into machinery.

Large metal sheets are thin and easily bent, and even with two people carrying one, it can still bump into machinery or scrape the floor. Since the sheet surface is already finished, a single scratch means redoing the work.

FullSharp installs a pneumatic jib crane and hangs a vacuum lifting pad right at the pickup point. The vacuum pump holds the sheet with rubber suction cups, a pneumatic cylinder lifts it, and the swing arm moves it to the machine table. Because the sheet is lifted straight up, it never scrapes against anything.

Pneumatic Jib Crane with Vacuum Lifting System for Metal Sheets

Pneumatic jib crane with a hanging vacuum lifting pad, lifting a metal sheet at the customer's fabrication area.

Equipment Installed

  • Column mount: the swing arm attaches to the factory column, saving floor space and requiring no separate foundation.
  • Vacuum lifting pad: a frame fitted with multiple rubber suction cups, spreading the holding force evenly across the sheet.
  • Pneumatic lifting unit: a cylinder raises and lowers the sheet via a lever, moving slowly and evenly when setting it down on the machine table.
  • Gauge and safety valve: monitors vacuum level, so if air pressure is lost the sheet is still held rather than dropped.

Benefits for Your Facility

No surface scratches

The rubber suction cups make soft contact and touch only the sheet's surface. No hooks or cables rub against the edges.

Precise sheet placement

The swing arm holds the sheet at the correct table height. The operator only needs to fine-tune the last few centimeters.

Lower accident risk

No more two workers carrying a sharp-edged sheet across the workshop. Hands stay on the handle at all times.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 8 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Sheet metal fabrication workshops
  • Feeding blanks to cutting and bending machines
  • Metal sheet and flat panel warehouses
  • Equipment housing assembly lines

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Frequently asked questions

How do you lift thin metal sheets without bending them?

Spread the holding force over several suction cups on a frame. The sheet is supported at many points, so it does not sag, and it is lifted straight up so it never drags across the stack or table.

Can a jib crane be mounted on a building column?

Yes, if the column can carry the load. A column-mounted arm saves floor space and needs no separate foundation. FullSharp checks the column and reach on site before installing.

Which workshops use a vacuum sheet lifter?

Sheet metal fabrication shops and areas that feed blanks to cutting and bending machines are typical users, especially when the sheet surface is finished and a scratch means rework.

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Installation Consultation for Your Facility

During the site survey, FullSharp measures the sheet's dimensions, thickness, and weight, and checks whether the sheet surface is airtight enough for vacuum lifting. We also measure the distance from the pickup point to the machine to select the right reach for the swing arm. Contact FullSharp for an on-site survey.

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