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Vacuum Cup Lifters: Anver

Vacuum cup lifters are typically best suited to handling non-porous payloads like metal sheets, glass, plastics or stone.  There are many considerations and variables to examine when choosing the best vacuum cup lifter for your application.  Don't buy a vacuum cup lifter without a site visit!  See Anver vacuum tube lifters.

Anver's mechanical vacuum lifters offer safe and efficient without the need for electricity or compressed air to create the vacuum.  The vacuum generator consists of a free-moving piston within a closed cylinder. A rubber rolling diaphragm forms an airtight seal between the piston and cylinder. Since the integrity of this seal does not depend on metal-to-metal contact or a tight fit, it does not lose efficiency with use.

The vacuum attach-and-release cycle is controlled by an automatic self-cycling valve located in the bottom of the piston. When the unit is lowered onto the load and the suspension chain slackens, a cam automatically closes the piston valve. The hoisting action then pulls up the piston, creating a powerful vacuum inside the cylinder and underneath the vacuum pads.

When the load is completely set down, and the suspension chain is again slackened, the cam opens the piston valve, releasing the vacuum. The lifter then can be raised, ready for the next pickup. Attach and release are instantaneous. Since the valve sealing disc can only cycle when the chain is completely slack, it cannot shift positions while in use and will not accidentally release the load.

Instant attach and release is provided via the hoist up and down movement. The attach and release alternates each lift cycle for fast, efficient handling. Mechanical vacuum lifters increase the speed and efficiency of the horizontal handling of sheet and plate, panels, and all types of nonporous materials.

• Simple to operate. One person can control the entire operation. No oil fumes or noise pollution.
• Easy to Maintain. Only the highest quality components and superior construction are used with few moving parts.

• All Anver mechanical vacuum lifters are built to order from stock using modular components, and are usually shipped within a week. ANVER Mechanical Vacuum Lifters are available in literally hundreds of possible combinations depending on the vacuum generator, beam, crossarms, and vacuum cups used. Contact JRG Handling Systems with your requirements so we can size the right lifter for you.

• Vacuum Lifters are shipped fully assembled and ready to operate. All crossarms slide up and down the beam, and also pivot to allow adjustment for narrow loads and provide for compact crating. This allows us to ship lifters with the vacuum system completely assembled and tested. There is no installation other than bolting on the front handle, which does not affect the vacuum circuit.

• All Anver Vacuum Lifters come with a one or two year warranty, depending upon the portion of the lifter covered.

ANVER Air and Electric Powered Vacuum Lifters are available in literally hundreds of possible combinations depending on the vacuum generator, beam, crossarms, and vacuum cups used.

Basic Operating Procedure

1. Turn vacuum generator switch to "ON".
2. Center lifter on load
   * Load must not exceed dimensions and capacity
   * Pads must be equally distributed over load.
3. Make sure that valves to pads-in-use are open.
4. Make sure lifter makes full contact with load then switch to "Attach". Wait until the vacuum gauge indicates sufficient vacuum level at pads.
5. Lift load a few inches, stop and check for safe, stable vacuum, then proceed while observing all safety rules.
6. If vacuum level drops, put lifter down, as lifter is unsafe. At end of lift, put load down, switch valve to "release".
7. When finished with lifter, store unit on optional parking stands or with pads off the floor.

There is an Anver vacuum cup lifter to match your requirements:

• We design and build vacuum lifting systems from dozens of beam lengths, Vac-Pack Stations, crossarms, vacuum pads and suspensions to allow custom lifting equipment at standard prices and deliveries.

• Air-powered, electric and battery powered vacuum lifters are all available. A new small, compact model range is now also available. Premium components with top fit and finish are used throughout. ANVER vacuum lifting systems meet or exceed all current OSHA and ANSI regulations for safety and overall construction.

• Numerous pad attachments and beam assemblies are available to customize a vacuum lifter to your specific needs. Our value and product range have made us the leading US source for all types of vacuum lifters.

• Contact us for a free copy of our Small Powered Vacuum Lifter brochure.

ANVER VT Series Vacuum Tube Lifting Systems are ergonomic lift assist devices designed for high production use. With their continuous duty cycle, unlimited starts and stops per minute are possible, and the vacuum attachment to and release of the load is instantaneous.

ANVER Standard VT Vacuum Tube Lifting Systems have a wide range of material handling applications and have traditionally been the most popular choice of end users. Standard VT Systems are available with lift tube diameters of 160 mm (6.3 in) for the Model VT160 Vacuum Tube Lifter, 180 mm (7.1 in) for the Model VT180 Vacuum Tube Lifter, and 200 mm (7.9 in) for the Model VT200 Vacuum Tube Lifter.

• Designed for Improved Operation The latest models of these popular vacuum tube lift systems have been redesigned for improved operation and load lifting capability using only the highest quality manufacturing processes and system components.
• Corrosion Resistant The control head, handle, and control knobs are all manufactured using electro-polished heavy gauge stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
• Precise Control The redesigned conical flow valve allows the operator to precisely control the vacuum power, resulting in a much smoother, more ergonomic and user-friendly control than that provided with competitive vacuum tube lift systems.
• Smooth Operation ANVER Standard VT Vacuum Tube Lifter features include an extended length handlebar that is easier to grasp with fully protected operator controls for smoother operation.
• Low Price These continuous design and quality improvements have actually allowed us to decrease prices for the most popular of these vacuum tube lifters, making them affordable for a wide range of lifting applications. ANVER VT Vacuum Tube Lift Systems are designed for high production use. With their continuous duty cycle, unlimited starts and stops per minute are possible, and vacuum attachment to and release of the load is instantaneous.
• Easy to Operate All ANVER VT Vacuum Tube Lift Systems use the same basic operating principle: a remotely connected vacuum pump produces a vacuum in the lifting tube and control head. As the control head and pad attachments are placed on the object to be lifted, the pads seal upon the object and the vacuum in the lift tube increases, causing the lift tube to contract, raising the load. As the vacuum (continuously controlled and regulated by the operator using the control handle) is decreased, the lift tube expands, lowering the load. A simple, reliable means for a single operator to effortlessly handle virtually any load.
• Rugged Construction ANVER Standard VT Vacuum Tube Lifter pad attachments are mounted to the system control head with a total of six bolts for improved rigidity and added load handling security.

Load Lifting Capacity of Up To 650 Pounds (170 kg)
ANVER VT Vacuum Tube Lifting Systems can be configured to handle all load types: porous, semi-porous and non-porous. For porous and semi-porous load handling, we recommend you allow us the opportunity to test your load in order to determine the actual system capacity and capability.

In addition, ANVER offers a free testing service in our ergonomics lab to assist you in determining your load's porosity and to help you in choosing the appropriate vacuum lifting system.

The capacity ranges below should only be used as general guidelines. Actual system capacities are dependent on several factors (load surface porosity, load density, vacuum station, pad attachment, etc.). We offer many combinations of VT Vacuum Tube Lifting systems within each model range. Contact your local ANVER dealer for a free evaluation and recommendation of a system combination that will most economically and safely satisfy your material handling requirements.

Anver also has a complete range of replacement vacuum cups and vacuum components to rebuild or retrofit an existing vacuum cup lifter.

JRG Handling Systems can provide a complete vacuum handling system for your application including the crane, hoist or other lifting device and the lifter.

Please contact JRG Handling Systems today for assistance with your vacuum lifting application.

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