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Working Principle and Applications of Vacuum Suction Lifters

A vacuum lifter, also known as a vacuum handler or vacuum lifting device, is a type of equipment used to lift and move materials using the principle of vacuum technology. It's commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, logistics, and glass handling for lifting flat materials like glass, sheets of metal, plastic sheets, stone slabs, and more.

Here’s how it typically works:

• Principle: Vacuum lifters work by creating a partial vacuum between the lifting pad and the surface of the material being lifted. This vacuum creates suction that holds the material firmly against the pads.

• Components: They usually consist of one or more suction cups (often made of rubber or another flexible material), a vacuum generator (which can be a pump or ejector), and a control system that manages the vacuum level and ensures safety during operation.

• Operation: To lift an object, the vacuum lifter places its suction cup(s) on the surface of the item. Once the vacuum is created, the atmospheric pressure outside pushes the item against the suction cup(s). When the item needs to be released, the vacuum is broken, allowing the item to be placed down gently.

• Safety Features: Modern vacuum lifters often include safety features such as alarms that indicate if the vacuum level drops below a safe threshold, and mechanisms to prevent dropping loads.

Vacuum lifters are designed to improve ergonomics, increase productivity, and reduce workplace injuries associated with manual lifting. They are particularly useful for handling heavy or awkwardly shaped objects that might otherwise be difficult or dangerous to lift manually.