In use since the late 1970s, vacuum lifters and vacuum lift systems have become essential to proper materials handling. Vacuum lifting equipment of all shapes and sizes lifts and moves a complete range of finished products and raw materials. You can easily find industrial vacuum lifts to manage the materials particular to your business, regardless of the shape, size or surface of your products. Whatever your materials handling needs are, a quick look online will reveal a wealth of solutions. Your ideal vacuum lift may be available already. If not, rest assured that someone will design and manufacture it for you.
Vacuum lifts pay off in the workplace. Workers benefit substantially from a safer, more ergonomic process, while businesses see savings in both time and money. Here are some additional benefits:
1. Vacuum lifts minimize damage to products and raw materials.
2. Consistent use of vacuum lift equipment can reduce Workman's Comp claims and their associated costs.
3. Vacuum lift systems increase efficiency, saving your business time and money.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy from a vacuum lift distributor or vacuum lift manufacturer
You can easily browse vacuum lifts by their applications and specifications online before you buy. Most vacuum lift distributors and manufacturers have extensive websites with photographs, videos, brochures and online quote capability. Consider a distributor located in your geographical area -- their trained staff can visit your business, analyze your needs and recommend the best vacuum lift products. In addition, a distributor will often offer training, installation, plus service and repair contracts that can save you a lot of headaches over the life of the product.
I recommend: The
L.K. Goodwin Company is a material handling equipment distributor with a website where you can shop for vacuum lifts, such as
heavy duty industrial vacuum lifts.
Buy a vacuum lift for small loads
Light lifting can be even more dangerous than heavy lifting, because discomfort may not show up until long after the damage begins. There are vacuum lifters designed for loads as small as 10 lbs.
I recommend: Vacutrade USA designs and markets the
Microlex, a small, one-handed vacuum lift that handles loads up to 75 lbs.
Buy a vacuum lift custom manufactured for your business
If the materials your company needs lifted and moved don't fall neatly into any standard categories, custom manufactured vacuum lifting equipment may be your best choice. Many manufacturers' websites feature pictures of the custom vacuum lift equipment they've designed, and most welcome the challenge of meeting your specific needs.
I recommend: The VLS Corporation is experienced in developing
non-standard solutions to material handling problems.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Remember to check into used vacuum lifting systems. Buy from a reputable vacuum lift supplier, dealer or manufacturer and you can save a lot of money.
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