Stratalign offers a complete range of electric and battery powered crane mounted or forklift mounted vacuum lifting devices for the handling of steel sheet or plate, alloys, concrete, stone, marble, granite and panels. Capacities range from 30 kgs up to 50,000 kgs. Available with single pad, multi pad, radio control, 90 degrees and180 degrees tilting options.
Vacuum lifting can be used to lift and manoeuvre both porous and non-porous materials.
- Mains Powered Units — Once power is connected via the electric hoist, enjoy a trouble-free lifting device. With the help of vacuum technology, workpieces of any shape, size or material type can be quickly and easily engaged and transported safely and damage free.
- Safety — The reservoir is designed to provide a minimum ‘hang on’ time of 20 minutes in the event of power failure. All vacuum lifting devices must complete a lifting test before they leave the factory. The vacuum supply unit, lifting beam and vacuum pads are constructed and tested for three times the rated lifting capacity to ensure a long, low maintenance life span
- Battery Powered Units — No installation or connection is required. The unit is easily interchangeable between cranes or forklifts if required. This system has been developed to offer the user an easily installed & very useable lifting system that requires no reeling drums or connection to outside power source. A lifting device with the lowest possible operating & maintenance requirement
- Safety — The reservoir is designed to provide a minimum ‘hang on’ time of 20 minutes in the event of power failure – however the ‘powered on’ system can hold on to a maximum load for at least 7 days. All vacuum lifting devices must complete a lifting test before they leave the factory. The vacuum supply unit, lifting beam and vacuum pads are constructed and tested for three times the rated lifting capacity to ensure a long, low maintenance life span.
This system provides the operator with continuous status indication during the lifting process. Should the operator try to lift a sheet incorrectly then the red xenon flash/warning sounder will operate. The system is inherently safe. It will not pick up panels unless initial sealing criteria are met. Once suction is achieved a clamping force of at least 3 times the maximum capacity will be achieved (safety factor is minimum 3). The sealing system has been specially designed for all types of surfaces from rough to smooth.
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Applications
Our Process
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The Requirement
The Challenge
Solution to a long-standing challenge
As a solution to a long standing challenge, Cabtec Ltd purchased a Fezer vacuum lifter from Stratalign Limited, for processing product through a processing line. Prior to the purchase, the process had required manual handling, which in today's environment, is not a sustainable option.
More than one option for this solution was investigated by Cabtec with the decision being a vacuum lifter as the winning choice. Cabtec's spokesman recalls, Cabtec selected Stratalign as the winning supplier, based on their ability to provide the technical and professional advice, along with what Cabec considered a top quality product for a competitive price
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The ease of operation
is facilitated by the very smooth running bearings and movement points, integral to this structurally sound piece of kit. He continues, From the day the order was placed, the Stratalign team kept us updated with progress, to the day the machine was installed.
The installation process was organized in such a way, by Stratalign, that it caused absolute minimal disruption to a very busy working environment during normal working hours.