Forklift-Mounted Vacuum Lifters for Sheet Metal

The FB-F range provides a practical solution for lifting and transporting sheet metal using a forklift or fork truck.

Integrated fork pockets allow the vacuum lifter to be mounted directly onto the forklift forks without requiring a separate attachment. This makes the system suitable for moving sheets between storage areas, production workstations and cutting machinery.

  • Designed for forklift and fork-truck use
  • Rechargeable battery-powered operation
  • Wireless remote control for suction and release
  • Suitable for standard and large-format metal sheets
  • Can also be connected to a suitable crane or hoist
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Forklift Mounted

Integrated fork pockets for direct mounting onto a suitable forklift.

Battery Powered

Rechargeable battery operation without trailing electrical cables.

Wireless Control

Remote control for vacuum suction and controlled sheet release.

Flexible Sheet Metal Handling

Forklift vacuum lifters allow sheet metal to be handled in areas where an overhead crane or jib crane is unavailable, or where sheets must be transported between different parts of a facility.

The fixed fork pockets are designed to accommodate commonly used forklift forks. This allows the lifting unit to be mounted directly onto the forklift for internal transportation and machine loading applications.

A central lifting eye also allows the vacuum lifter to be connected to a suitable overhead crane, jib crane or hoist when required.

Typical Applications

  • Loading laser-cutting machinery
  • Loading plasma-cutting machinery
  • Loading oxy-fuel cutting equipment
  • Loading CNC machinery
  • Moving sheets between storage and production areas
  • Handling sheets stored on cantilever racking
  • Transporting large sheets within fabrication facilities

Key Features

Integrated Fork Pockets

The vacuum lifter incorporates fixed fork pockets, allowing it to be mounted directly onto a suitable forklift or fork truck.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery-powered operation provides greater mobility without requiring a permanent electrical or compressed-air connection.

Wireless Remote Control

The operator can control sheet suction and release remotely from the forklift operating position.

Adjustable Suction Pads

Suction-pad and crossarm positions can be adjusted to accommodate different sheet dimensions.

Safety Systems

The system incorporates vacuum monitoring, a vacuum reservoir, non-return valve and operator warning devices.

Alternative Crane Connection

A central lifting eye allows the unit to be connected to a suitable crane or hoist when required.

FB-F Series Product Overview

Product type Forklift-mounted vacuum lifter for sheet metal handling
Sheet formats Configurations are available for standard and large-format metal sheets
Maximum lifting capacity Selected according to the maximum sheet weight and application requirements
Primary attachment Integrated fixed forklift pockets
Alternative attachment Central lifting eye for use with a suitable crane or hoist
Power supply Rechargeable battery
Controls Wireless remote control for suction and release
Suitable materials Suitable non-porous sheet materials, subject to application assessment

Selecting the Correct Forklift Vacuum Lifter

The appropriate configuration is selected according to the minimum and maximum sheet dimensions, maximum sheet weight, material type and the specifications of the forklift available on site.

Please provide these details when requesting a quotation so that a suitable lifting arrangement can be identified for your application.

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