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FullSharp built a pneumatic vacuum lifting beam with many suction points along its length for 8 m long steel sheets that used to sag, twist and cut slings. Vacuum is spread evenly so the sheet stays flat in the air, one operator handles it, and a check valve with a reservoir holds suction if the air supply is lost.
An 8 m long steel sheet is very hard to handle with slings and hooks. The sheet sags in the middle, sharp edges can cut the cables, and it twists when lifted, requiring two workers to hold each end.
FullSharp built a pneumatic vacuum lifting pad with a long beam split into multiple suction points running the full length of the sheet. The vacuum is distributed evenly so the sheet stays flat, does not twist while moving, and only one operator is needed.
Multi-point pneumatic vacuum lifting pad lifting a long steel sheet in a mechanical workshop.
Equipment Installed
- Long suction beam: box-steel structure dividing the suction branches evenly, withstanding the bending moment when lifting a long sheet off a stack.
- Vacuum cup assembly: multiple rubber cups grip the sheet surface, with each cup replaceable when worn.
- Pneumatic vacuum pump: generates vacuum from the workshop's existing compressed air, with no separate control cabinet needed.
- Check valve and reservoir tank: hold the vacuum if air supply is lost, giving enough time to lower the sheet safely.
- Gauge and warning horn: shows vacuum level before lifting and warns when pressure drops below the safe threshold.
Key Specifications
- Sheet length8 m
- Load typeSteel sheet
- Power sourceCompressed air
- Installation photos28 photos
Benefits for the Plant
No sling work
Eliminates the step of threading cables under the sheet, saving a few minutes on every lift.
No sagging
Multiple suction points spread the load evenly, so the long sheet stays flat while suspended.
Surface protection
The rubber cups grip the surface without leaving hook marks or cable scars on the steel.
Actual Installation Photos
Click a photo to enlarge. This album has 13 photos taken on site.
Suitable Applications
- Metal sheet cutting and bending workshops
- Large-format steel and stainless sheet warehouses
- Material feed lines for laser cutting machines
- Shipbuilding and steel structure workshops
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Frequently asked questions
How do you lift a long steel sheet without it sagging?
Use a long beam with suction points along the full length. The load is spread evenly, so the sheet stays flat and does not twist while moving.
Does a pneumatic vacuum lifter need a control cabinet?
No. It generates vacuum from the workshop's existing compressed air, with no separate cabinet. Multiple rubber cups grip the sheet and each cup can be replaced when worn.
What happens if the air supply fails?
A check valve and reservoir tank hold the vacuum long enough to lower the sheet safely, and a gauge with a warning horn alerts the operator.
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Installation Consulting for Your Plant
FullSharp needs the sheet's dimensions, thickness, and surface condition to calculate the number of suction cups and beam length. Our technical team visits your plant to measure your existing lifting equipment and proposes a lifting pad that fits your crane hook.