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Easy to Operate |
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Ergonomic Handling |
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tube lifting systems require minimal operator training.
VT systems grab the load (via vacuum suction), support,
lift and lower the load, all by a single operator control.
The use of vacuum pads for attachment allows objects
to be lifted without fear of damage to the surface or
edges of the product, often caused by manual lifts or
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Vacuum Tube Lift Systems are ideal for repetitive
handling of either non-porous, semi-porous or porous
loads. Models are offered to handle loads from 5 lb.
(2.3 kg) for non-porous loads, all the way up to
660 lb. (300 kg). Actual system capabilities vary
based upon the tube size, pad attachment and vacuum
station used. |
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Quality Design |
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All
VT lifting systems feature stainless steel construction throughout.
A wide assortment of vacuum pad attachments makes
a VT System ideal for many material handling needs. |
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Vacuum
tube lifting systems are rapidly becoming the system of
choice where single operator material handling of repetitive
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heavy loads is required. Systems are in use at many of the
largest
US manufacturers, yet their affordable pricing have made them
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Vacuum
tube lifters are used for packing TV's, small appliances,
computer equipment, furniture, virtually any item to which
a
vacuum pad can be attached. Palletizing, stacking, loading
and
un-loading bags, sacks, cartons, printed material, buckets,
drums,
pails and woven goods are among the typical uses. Raw materials
can be lifted and lowered into position for weighing, emptying,
or
mixing ingredients in the food, chemical or pharmaceutical
industries. |
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lifting systems have also found their place in the manufacturing
assembly process for lifting and placing items into position,
such as
lifting a TV picture tube into its chassis. |
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Easy to Use and Install |
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VT Vacuum Tube Lifter uses vacuum to both attach to and lift
a load, eliminating the need for chain hoists or manipulators.
When the system's vacuum pads touch the load, the air flow
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blocked, causing the vacuum level to increase until the load
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lifted. A hand valve allows just enough leakage of air to
control
speed and height. When the load is set down, the valve is
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Experience Counts |
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Our
applications engineers can provide a thorough technical review
of your system requirements and help you select the right
vacuum lifter for your needs and budget from our extensive
range of standard as well as specialized systems. |
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Easy to Maneuver |
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Winning
universal acceptance among operators, VT Tube Lift
systems have little bulk yet feel secure. The lifting tube
bears
all the load weight, allowing the operator to effortlessly
maneuver
and position the load. |
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Simple to Operate |
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A
VT system is simple to operate and easily adjusts to any
working height. Training is minimal; most operators become
productive within minutes. |
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Once
properly mounted, the VT system becomes an ergonomic
tool that increases productivity while reducing labor content
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Corrosion Resistant |
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External
surfaces combine stainless steel, anodized aluminum,
epoxy- coated metal, and nylon components, all FDA approved
for washdown and food service applications. |
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standard for each
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Vacuum station with Muffler |
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Lifting Tube with Top Swivel
and Control Head |
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Filter with Vacuum Gauge |
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Vacuum Hose |
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Free Pad Attachment |
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Instruction
Manual |
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2/1 Year Warranty |
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30-Day Performance
Guarantee |
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Tube Lift Systems can be mounted to any
overhead, wall or pedestal mount jib or
workstation crane. |
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Vacuum Gauge on the Control
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Simple 'Hand Squeeze
Against Spring Resistance'
(Adjustable) Control |
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Tube Lift Systems are equipped
with a vacuum gauge on the control
head to readily indicate to the
operator that the load is securely
attached and ready for lifting. |
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ergonomically designed
control handle has made the unit
a favorite among operators. The
control is activated by simply
squeezing the ever with the thumb
and fingers in a natural grasping
motion. |
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Multi-function Lift Control |
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Micro-adjustment
of tube lift
and acceleration are
accomplished with the same
control on the front handle that
regulates air suction power.
Stainless steel adjustment knobs
and nylon valve seats on the
control head ensure accurate and
consistent settings every time. |
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Improved Conical Flow
Control Valve |
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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 competitive units. |
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Power Loss Check-Valve |
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the event of an electrical
power failure or pump mal-
function, a check valve helps
to maintain vacuum in the lift
tube, allowing on elevated load
to slowly and gently descend
back to the floor. |
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Double Layer Reinforced
Lift Tubes |
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Lift Tubes feature a
heavy-duty steel wire-reinforced
construction surrounded by a
double cloth, which is then film
wrapped, reducing the chance
of vacuum leakage. |
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PVC Cuffs and Stainless Clamps |
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addition to the use of quality
kink-free supply hoses, our
systems include PVC hose
cuffs and stainless steel clamps
throughout for solid, vacuum-
tight connections. |
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Vacuum Pad Attachment Included
with Each Complete System |
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Fully Adjustable Vacuum Pad
Attachments |
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Every
VT Tube Lift system price includes
a vacuum pad attachment chosen by our
applications engineers to suit the job at
hand. No need to consider a pad attachment
as an additional add-on cost item. |
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Vacuum Pad Attachments offer heavy-
duty construction and corrosion resistance.
Multiple pad attachments offer
independently adjustable pad slides
mounted on an aluminum channel with
knurled locking knobs. Pads feature spring
action clevis mounts to allow handling of
open flaps as well as sealed cartons. |
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Quick Disconnect |
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Disconnects for pad attachments
adjust a full 360° and can be locked into
position, an Exclusive Feature. We also
offer a unique snap-into-position feature
that allows pads to rotate 90° and then lock into place. |
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In-line Filters to protect
Vacuum Pumps |
More Lift Capacity per Pad Size |
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Full Range of Options and
Accessories |
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Our
use of direct-drive pumps
produces 18" Hg vacuum vs. the
12"-16" Hg competitive units
produce with belt-drive pumps. |
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Tube Lift systems include in-line
air filters to protect the vacuum pump
from unnecessary wear. A vacuum gauge
mounted on the filter aids in monitoring
the system vacuum level. |
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offer a wide range of optional
accessories to adapt our systems
to virtually any lifting requirement,
including extended length control
handles, tube head pad extensions,
drum filters, special length vacuum
tubes and supply hoses, and sound
deadening pump enclosures. |
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As
a result, a VT System with a 140 mm
diameter tube is able to lift the same
loads as competitive units equipped
with a 160 mm diameter tube. |
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Low Maintenance |
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Superior
engineering and meticulous
workmanship make VT Tube Lift
systems highly reliable with minimal
downtime. Maintenance-free pumps
eliminate complicated and time-
consuming servicing. |
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Fast, Smooth Operation |
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VT
Vacuum Tube Lift systems have a
high duty cycle and can operate
continuously with unlimited stops and
starts, making the systems ideal for
high-speed production line applications. |
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Direct-Drive Vacuum Pumps |
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Tube Lift systems include only
special high efficiency models of
vacuum pumps built exclusively for
us. These precision die-cast, direct
drive pumps have made other pumps
obsolete for vacuum tube lifting
applications. |
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MINI
VACUUM TUBE SYSTEMS (VT100, VT120,VT140)
(high efficiency load lifting
up to 195 lb.) |
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VACUUM TUBE SYSTEMS (VT160, VT180, VT200)
(corrosion-resistant load lifting up to 375 lb.) |
LARGE
CAPACITY VACUUM TUBE SYSTEMS (VT250, VT2200)
(heavyweight load lifting up to 660 lb.) |
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VACUUM
PUMPS FEATURE:
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These
revolutionary regenerative pumps offer a compact, reliable
source of
quiet, vibration-free vacuum. Our quality pumps are made from
tough, high-
strength materials for long life and are lightweight and virtually
maintenance
free. Their highly efficient, state-of-the-art design has
made older designs of
conventional side-channel blowers obsolete. Pumps are available
capacities
of up to 480+ cfm flow and 18 in. Hg vacuum. Powered by high
quality
TEFC Siemens motors, they are more energy efficient require
less horse-
power to operate than competitive models, and are offered
in several sizes
to match your vacuum lifting requirements. |
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High Flow Pumps |
Ideal for Bags and Boxes |
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porous loads, we offer High
Flow models of Siemens re-
generative pumps. These
revolutionary pumps provide a
compact and reliable source of
quiet, vibration free vacuum. |
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up to 12 in. Hg and
320 scfm of flow, these pumps
are an ideal choice for vacuum
lifting of extremely porous bags
and boxes. |
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High Vacuum Pumps |
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Porous Load Lifting |
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Siemens high-efficiency regenerative
pumps in our VT vacuum tube lifting
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High Flow Regenerative
Pumps are recommended for lifting
porous or semi-porous material,
such as plywood panels, bags or
printed material and are also used
in VB Vacuum Lifting Systems. |
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Powered
by high-quality Siemens
TEFC motors, their rated operating
noise levels are 71 to 76 dB or less.
Sound deadening enclosures to
further reduce noise levels by 6 dB
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Constant Vacuum |
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Capable
of generating a lifting
vacuum of 18 in. Hg with a flow
capacity of 60 to 125 cfm or more,
high-efficiency regenerative pumps
are ideal for handling non- or semi-
porous loads where conventional
pumps would be inadequate or where
high maintenance rotary vane pumps
were formerly used. |
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Easy Installation |
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Regenerative
Vacuum
Pumps can be mounted
in any position with four
mounting bolts. The
mounting plate features
shock absorption to
prevent vibration
transmission. |
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Economically Priced |
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Our
large volume purchasing power
allows us to offer any of these high
quality pumps as standard with all
our VT vacuum tube lifting systems
while still maintaining economical
system prices. |
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High Efficiency Pumps |
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High
Efficiency High Vacuum Regenerative Pumps feature a compact
design and are ideally suited for vacuum tube lifting of heavy,
non-porous
to semi-porous loads. They achieve a high vacuum level (18
in. Hg) while
being the quietest (71 dB) in the industry. |
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Pumps for Special Applications |
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operating noise by approximately 6 dB. |
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For
specialized lifting applications, we are able to offer
alternate vacuum stations, including systems with pumps
designed for use in hazardous duty, explosive
environments and for wash-down applications. |
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Energy Efficient |
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These
pumps are far more energy efficient, require less
horsepower, and operate at a speed of only 3500-rpm
vs. the 7000-rpm common with belt-drive pumps. |
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Optional Mounting |
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Optional
stands and wall mounting brackets are
available to assist in locating these vacuum pumps
away from the work area. |
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Ready to Use |
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All
regenerative pumps are equipped with exhaust
mufflers, filters with vacuum gauges for monitoring
the overall system performance, fittings, and hose,
Vacuum relief valves to prevent the pumps from
operating under a deadhead condition are optionally
available. |
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Optional Wireless Remote Control |
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All
tube lift systems can be fitted with a wireless
remote control for powering the vacuum pump, useful
when the pump is mounted remotely from the
operator's station. The remote control can be attached
to the lifter control head or supplied with a belt clip to
be worn by the operator. |
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request a quote, or phone consultation, please click on
the 'Quote' link at the
top (or bottom) of the page to submit your information.
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We
also offer the latest
revolutionary designed Liquid
Ring Water cooled Vacuum
Pumps. Once filled, the TCP
series requires no external
water supply or oil while
maintaining an operating
temperature below 110°F
(43°C). This ingenious design
makes the TCP ideal for
continuous duty or hazardous
material applications. |
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wide assortment of
additional pumps for special
applications can also be
supplied. Vacuum Pumps with
higher vacuum or higher air
flow are available, as well as
units for use in hazardous
duty and explosive
environments. |
We
produce many lines of
compressed air powered
vacuum pumps including a line
of Multi-Ejector pumps suitable
for Tube Lifting Systems.
These Air Pumps can be used
on the smaller VT90 and VT100
systems for installations where
a dedicated supply of clean,
dry, shop air is readily available. |
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also offer replacement parts
and complete belt-drive stations
for older systems. Since many
older systems were built with
these belt drive pumps, we can
offer various popular size for
all competitive systems. |
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STANDARD
VACUUM TUBE SYSTEMS (VT160, VT180, VT200)
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CAPACITY VACUUM TUBE SYSTEMS (VT250, VT2200)
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