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Effortlessly Lift and Move Goods with the Vacuum Lifters for Sacks and Bagged Goods

Vacuum lifters for sacks and bagged goods are devices in materials handling that are able to lift, move and deposit workpieces ergonomically and safely with the help of a vacuum. Schmalz vacuum lifters for sacks and bagged goods are sub-categories of the Jumbo series:

The most important features of vacuum lifters for sacks and bagged goods are ergonomics and increased efficiency. Handling solutions that are beneficial to the health of employees are ideal for picking up and depositing heavy bagged goods and unwieldy sacks. The vacuum tube lifters ensure a healthy workplace for your employees. By using a vacuum lifter, you reduce and avoid absences due to illness and thus achieve an increase in productivity.

Options for Handling Sacks and Bagged Goods

Choose between different vacuum lifters for handling sacks and bagged goods depending on the application. The five different categories of vacuum tube lifter Jumbo have distinct application features:

The vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex moves lighter goods up to 50 kg ergonomically and at high cycle rates with one-finger control.

With the two vacuum tube lifters JumboSprint and JumboSprint Ex, compact workpieces can be moved easily thanks to the rotating operator handle. The JumboSprint Ex type is used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The JumboSprint and JumboSprint Ex series move workpieces weighing up to 300 kg.

With the vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex High-Stack, sacks and bagged goods can be ergonomically handled up to a stack height of 255 cm and a workpiece weight of 50 kg

The vacuum tube lifter Jumbo Low-Stack can be operated safely with its twist grip and is ideal for picking up sacks from low heights or reaching deep into transport containers. The maximum lift capacity of the sacks or bagged goods must not exceed 80 kg.

Schmalz Products for Handling Sacks and Bagged Goods

The following types of vacuum tube lifter Jumbo are suitable for handling sacks and bagged goods:

Vacuum Tube Lifters JumboFlex

JumboFlex for ergonomic one-hand operation for fast movement sequences
Configurable lifting unit, operator handle, vacuum gripper and vacuum generator
One-finger / two-finger control for right-handed and left-handed users
For workpieces up to 50 kg

Vacuum Tube Lifters JumboSprint

Tube lifter JumboSprint for ergonomic handling of compact workpieces
Configurable lifting unit, operator handle, vacuum gripper and vacuum generator
All around operator handle for precise operation
For compact workpieces up to 300 kg

Vacuum Tube Lifters JumboSprint EX

Tube lifter JumboSprint-EX for efficient handling of loads in explosion protection zones
Configurable lifting unit, operator handle, vacuum gripper and vacuum generator
Circumferential operator handle for precise operation
For compact workpieces up to 250 kg

Vacuum Tube Lifters JumboFlex High-Stack

JumboFlex High-Stack for back-friendly lifting and lowering of loads
For optimal use of space in storage areas and transport equipment
Up to a stacking height of 255 cm
For workpieces up to 50 kg

Vacuum Tube Lifters Jumbo Low-Stack

Jumbo Low-Stack for ergonomically picking up workpieces from low heights
Ideal for reaching deep into transport containers
For workpieces up to 80 kg

Selecting the Right Vacuum Gripper

Schmalz can provide the right vacuum gripper for use with sacks and bagged goods. When handling sacks or bagged goods, the round vacuum gripper with skirt is used for the vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex and the sack gripper for the vacuum tube lifter JumboSprint and JumboSprint Ex.

[Translate to English:] Für JumboFlex

Round vacuum gripper with skirt

For optimal sealing on plastic bags and shrink-wrapped packages.

[Translate to English:] Für JumboSprint

Sack gripper

For paper and plastic bags, raw rubber bails and shrink-wrapped packages.

The Right Crane System for Every Vacuum Lifter for Sacks and Bagged Goods

The Schmalz vacuum lifters for handling sacks are supplemented by crane systems. The responsive aluminum crane systems and jib cranes have been adapted to the lift capacities of the vacuum lifters. The modular system allows for simple integration of the vacuum lifter and crane system into your existing working environment.

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