Main Types of Vacuum Glass Lifters:
1. Single-Pad Lifters
Description: One suction pad with a handle.
Use Case: For smaller glass panels (e.g., shower doors, table tops, window sashes). Often used in pairs by two people.
Capacity: Typically up to ~100 kg (220 lbs).
2. Dual-Pad (Two-Pad) Lifters
Description: Two suction pads connected by a spreader bar, with one or two carrying handles.
Use Case: The most common type for vertical lifting of large flat glass (windows, doors, storefronts). Allows balanced, horizontal carry.
Capacity: From 100 kg up to 450 kg (1000 lbs) or more.
3. Three-Pad and Four-Pad Lifters
Description: Multiple pads on a frame, often with articulating heads.
Use Case: For very large, thick, or architectural glass panels. The multi-point grip distributes stress and prevents bowing. Some models allow tilting from horizontal to vertical.
Capacity: Can handle several tons.
4. Telescopic Lifters
Description: Dual-pad lifters with a telescoping spreader bar.
Use Case: Ideal for installing glass into recessed frames or reaching over obstacles. Length is adjustable.
5. Powered/Remote Control Lifters
Description: Motorized lifters with remote control for tilting, rotating, and lifting.
Use Case: For extremely large, expensive, or curved glass units (like aquarium panels or structural glazing). Often used with cranes.
6. Specialty Lifters
Horizontal Handling Beams: Long beams with multiple cups for handling glass panes in a factory or warehouse.
Corner/Edge Lifters: For gripping the edge of glass where surface access is limited.
Pane Rotators: Mechanical systems to rotate a pane from horizontal to vertical.
