Tempered glass, insulated glass units and laminated safety glass keep getting larger and heavier, with some panels reaching 1000kg. A slip or a dropped panel means not only a lost product but also a serious accident. Lifting glass therefore calls for dedicated equipment, both in the production plant and on the installation site.
FullSharp supplies battery-powered vacuum lifters, pneumatic vacuum lifters, manipulators and vacuum glass lifting carts. The equipment features low-vacuum alarms, a backup vacuum reservoir and safety locks, allowing a single operator to lift, rotate, tilt and place glass panels precisely.
Videos of glass panel lifting equipment in operation
Vacuum lifters for installation: battery-powered, hung from a crane or forklift, with 360-degree rotation and 90-degree tilt for installing curtain walls, glass partitions and glass doors. Load capacity 300 to 1000kg. See vacuum lifters for glass installation.
Vacuum lifters for production: pneumatic or electric, suspended from an overhead crane, feeding glass to cutting tables, edging machines and tempering furnaces, and stacking glass onto A-frame racks. See vacuum lifters for glass processing.
Manipulators with glass rotating and tilting tools: hold glass in a weightless state and rotate or flip it for inspection, film lamination or frame assembly. Suitable for cleanroom use. See manipulators.
Vacuum glass lifting carts: move and install glass where no crane is available, with a lifting height of up to 3m. See smart electric lifters.
Benefits of glass panel lifting equipment
Multiple layers of safety
Two independent vacuum circuits, a vacuum reservoir and a low-vacuum alarm keep the glass from falling even during a power or air supply failure.
Fast, accurate installation
Push-button rotation and tilting make it quick to align glass into the frame with fewer workers, shortening installation time.
No compressed air needed on site
Battery-powered models run a full shift, ideal for glazing high-rise buildings, showrooms and factory buildings.
Frequently asked questions
Can frosted or patterned glass be lifted?
Yes, as long as the surface is airtight. For deeply textured glass, FullSharp uses soft-seal suction pads and carries out an actual load test before handover.
Which model suits a 6 to 8m glass panel?
A multi-pad vacuum lifter with a horizontal layout and extension frame, rated at 800 to 1000kg and hung from a crane or forklift. FullSharp designs the frame to match the customer's glass dimensions.
Is rental or on-site testing available?
FullSharp has demo units. Customers can bring sample glass for testing or book a technician to carry out a site survey at their plant.
Glass panel lifting solutions
Every plant differs in load capacity, workpiece dimensions, lifting frequency and working space. FullSharp carries out a site survey, recommends suitable equipment, load tests it before handover and provides operator training. The equipment is manufactured at the FullSharp factory in Taiwan, with spare parts and warranty service available in Vietnam.