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Hand-Held Panel Lifters

Move large, heavy sheets of plywood, fiberboard, cement board, and drywall with these nonmarring lifters. Unlike suction-cup and magnetic lifters, they will hold porous and nonmagnetic sheets. Pads on the lifter grip the panel when the handle is raised. Set the load down and lower the handle to release the material.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Material Position	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Thk.	Opening Ht.	Wd.	Material	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
Vertical	200	0" to 3/4"	3 1/2"	5 3/4"	Aluminum	125	3306N11	000000
Vertical	200	1/2" to 1 1/8"	3 1/2"	5 3/4"	Aluminum	125	3306N12	00000
Vertical	200	1 1/4" to 2"	3 1/2"	5 3/4"	Aluminum	125	3306N13	00000

Suction Cup-Mount Tool Holders

Style B

Designed for temporary mounting on smooth, nonporous surfaces, these suction cup-mount holders are easy to remove and reposition.

Style B—Style B have a pump to create a strong suction for holding heavy items. An indicator on the pump lets you know when you have suction loss.

		Overall
	Style	Wd.	Ht.	Dp.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Material	Appearance	Cup Material		Each
Wall Mount, Under Mount



		B	6"	6"	2 1/8"	70	Stainless Steel	Dull	Black Rubber	65825A61	000000

Lock-to-Grip Suction Cup Lifters

Style A


Style B	Style C	Style D	Style E	Style F

Lock these lifters onto your material with the flip of a lever—it creates a vacuum under the cup for a strong, continuous grip. To release the suction, flip the lever back. Use these lifters on nonporous surfaces, such as mirrors and metal sheets.

Warning: Never use to lift items over people.

For Flat and Curved Surfaces—Lifters for flat and curved surfaces have flexible cups that are designed to grip gently rounded objects, such as windshields or large tanks.

Styles A, C, D, and E—Styles A, C, D, and E have multiple cups for more control during lifting than a single cup. Additional points of contact make it easier to position items, especially if they are large or oddly shaped. Their large handles are comfortable to hold.

Styles B and F—Styles B and F have a single cup, so you can secure them with one hand.

For Textured Surfaces—Lifters for textured surfaces can also grip stone slabs, metal plates with raised patterns, and other uneven material.

Replacement Cup Kits—Replacement cup kits include a cup, lever, and spring.

Holders—Holders mount to a wall for quick lifter access.

	Lifters														Replacement Cup Kits		Holders
					Cups
	Style	For Surface Texture	Release Mechanism	Wt. Cap., lb.	No. of	Dia.	Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Material	Overall Lg.	Max. Temp., ° F	Handle Material	Working Orientation		Each		Each		Each
For Flat Surfaces



		A	Smooth	Pull Lever	110	2	4 3/4"	8 13/16"	Black SBR	13 3/4"	100	Plastic	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A84	000000	5535A71	000000	5717A7	000000


		A	Smooth	Pull Lever	130	2	4 3/4"	8 3/16"	Black SBR	13"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A83	00000	5608A93	00000	5717A7	00000
		B	Smooth	Pull Lever	65	1	4 3/4"	—	Black SBR	4 3/4"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A201	00000	5535A206	00000	———	0
		C	Smooth	Pull Lever	150	2	4 3/4"	7 7/8"	Black SBR	12 5/8"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A202	00000	5535A207	00000	———	0
		D	Smooth	Pull Lever	195	3	4 3/4"	8 13/16"	Black SBR	13 1/2"	100	Plastic	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A203	00000	———	0	———	0
		D	Smooth	Pull Lever	220	3	4 3/4"	8 13/16"	Black EPDM	13 1/2"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5608A94	000000	5608A95	00000	———	0


		For Flat and Curved Surfaces



				B	Smooth	Pull Lever	55	1	4 3/4"	—	Black SBR	4 3/4"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A204	00000	5535A208	00000	———	0


				E	Smooth	Pull Lever	75	2	4 3/4"	10 1/2"	Black SBR	15 1/2"	100	Plastic	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A85	00000	5535A211	00000	5717A7	00000
				E	Smooth	Pull Lever	95	2	5 7/8"	10 3/4"	Black SBR	16 5/8"	100	Plastic	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A111	000000	———	0	5717A7	00000
				F	Smooth, Textured	Pull Lever	130	1	7 1/8"	—	Black EPDM	7 1/8"	100	Aluminum	Horizontal, Vertical	5535A205	000000	5535A209	00000	———	0

Push-to-Grip Suction Cup Lifters


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E	Style F

Style G	Style H	Style J

Style K

Push down to create a vacuum and grip your items. Use on smooth, nonporous surfaces, such as mirrors and metal sheets.

Note: Capacities are for horizontal lifting. Not recommended for vertical lifting.

Warning: Never use to lift items over people.

Styles G and H—Styles G and H let you position, maneuver, and collect parts from a safe distance. They’re best for retrieving parts from punch presses, laser cutters, and waterjet machinery.

Styles J and K—Styles J and K let you comfortably retrieve items from the floor without bending over.

Silicone Rubber Cup—Lifters with silicone rubber cups are designed for high-temperature applications.

Holders—Holders mount to a wall for quick lifter access.

	Lifters													Replacement Cups		Replacement Push Buttons		Holders
				Cups
	Style	Release Mechanism	Wt. Cap., lb.	No. of	Dia.	Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Material	Reach Lg.	Max. Temp., ° F	Handle Material	Working Orientation		Each		Each		Each		Each
For Flat Surfaces



		A	Pull Tab	3	1	2 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A14	00000	———	0	———	0	———	0


		A	Pull Tab	6	1	2 5/8"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A11	0000	———	0	———	0	———	0
		B	Pull Tab	10	1	3 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A12	0000	———	0	———	0	———	0
		B	Pull Tab	25	1	4 3/4"	—	Black Vinyl Plastic	—	120	Plastic	Horizontal	56595A41	0000	———	0	———	0	———	0
		C	Pull Tab	15	1	3 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A13	0000	———	0	———	0	———	0
		D	Push Button	3	1	2 1/8"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A21	00000	5795A6	00000	5795A201	000000	———	0
		D	Push Button	10	1	3 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Rubber	Horizontal	7387A41	00000	5795A7	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		D	Push Button	10	1	3 1/4"	—	Red Silicone Rubber	—	450	Rubber	Horizontal	7387A11	00000	8547A517	00000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		E	Pull Bar	15	1	3"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5762A18	00000	5717A4	00000	———	0	5717A7	000000
		E	Pull Bar	25	1	4"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5762A22	00000	5795A8	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		E	Pull Bar	30	1	5"	—	Red Silicone Rubber	—	450	Aluminum	Horizontal	8547A512	00000	5717A73	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000


		E	Pull Bar	35	1	5"	—	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5762A25	00000	5793A5	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		F	Pull Bar	30	2	3"	3 1/2"	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5717A16	00000	5717A4	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		F	Pull Bar	50	2	4"	6"	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5717A21	00000	5795A8	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		F	Pull Bar	75	2	5"	6"	Black Rubber	—	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	5717A22	00000	5793A5	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		F	Pull Bar	75	2	5"	6"	Red Silicone Rubber	—	450	Aluminum	Horizontal	8547A513	00000	5717A73	00000	———	0	5717A7	00000
		G	Push Button	3	1	2 1/8"	—	Black Rubber	15"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A2	00000	5795A6	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		G	Push Button	3	1	2 1/8"	—	Black Rubber	18"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A14	00000	5795A6	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		G	Push Button	5	1	3 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	15"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A23	00000	5795A7	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		G	Push Button	5	1	3 1/4"	—	Black Rubber	18"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A25	00000	5795A7	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		G	Push Button	6	1	4"	—	Black Rubber	15"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A24	00000	5795A8	00000	5795A201	00000	———	0


		G	Push Button	6	1	4"	—	Black Rubber	18"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A26	00000	5795A8	00000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		H	Push Button	6	2	2 1/8"	3 1/4"	Black Rubber	18"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	5795A13	00000	5795A6	0000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		J	Push Button	8	1	4"	—	Black Rubber	17"	200	Rubber	Horizontal	8547A514	00000	5795A8	00000	5795A201	00000	———	0
		K	Pull Bar	50	2	4"	6"	Black Rubber	33"	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	8547A515	000000	5795A8	00000	———	0	———	0
		K	Pull Bar	75	2	5"	6"	Black Rubber	33"	200	Aluminum	Horizontal	8547A516	000000	5793A5	00000	———	0	———	0

Pump-to-Grip Suction Cup Lifters


Style A	Style C	Style D	Style E

Style F	Style G	Style H	Style J

With a hand pump that quickly creates a strong vacuum seal, these lifters can hold heavier loads than push-to-grip lifters. Use them on mirrors, metal sheets, and other nonporous surfaces. You can hold items either horizontally or vertically. An indicator line appears on the pump if you lose suction—pump the lifter until it disappears and it’s safe to lift again.

Warning: Never use to lift items over people.

Style C—Style C have a rigid, offset handle that helps keep loads stable.

Style D—Style D have a handle that pivots 180° so you can adjust the lifting angle.

Style E—Style E have a pivoting tie-down ring instead of a handle to secure loads with a rope, chain, or cord.

Style G—Style G have a T-handle that threads onto a _1/4"-20 stud. Remove the handle, and you can attach tools or accessories.

Style H—Style H have an oblong shape that’s good for lifting long, narrow objects.

Style J—Style J have a handle with two grips, so you can hold them vertically or at an angle. This gives you more control when you’re holding and positioning large items, such as windshields.

For Textured Surfaces—Lifters for textured surfaces have a soft suction cup that can grip patterned glass, stone slabs, and other uneven surfaces.

Audible Alarm—Lifters with an audible alarm warn you that vacuum levels are low even when you can’t see the red-line indicator.

	Lifters															Replacement Cups
					Cups
	Style	For Surface Texture	Release Mechanism	Wt. Cap., lb.	No. of	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Max. Temp., ° F	Handle Material	Features	Working Orientation		Each		Each
For Flat Surfaces



		A	Smooth	Release Valve	125	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Brass	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A13	0000000	53615A128	000000


		A	Smooth	Release Valve	125	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Plastic	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A14	00000	53615A128	00000
		A	Smooth	Release Valve	125	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Plastic	Audible Alarm	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A123	000000	53615A128	00000
		A	Smooth	Release Valve	260	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	100	Plastic	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A112	000000	53615A115	00000
		A	Smooth, Textured	Release Valve	75	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Plastic	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A117	00000	53615A124	00000
		A	Smooth, Textured	Release Valve	240	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	100	Aluminum	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A111	000000	53615A114	000000


		For Curved Surfaces



				A	Smooth	Release Valve	175	1	10"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Brass	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A119	000000	53615A126	00000


				For Flat and Curved Surfaces



						A	Smooth, Textured	Release Valve	175	1	8"	—	—	Black Rubber	100	Aluminum	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A113	000000	53615A116	00000


						C	Smooth	Pull Tab	70	1	6"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Aluminum	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A11	00000	53615A127	00000
						D	Smooth	Pull Tab	70	1	6"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Stainless Steel	180° Pivoting Handle	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A12	00000	53615A127	00000
						E	Smooth	Pull Tab	70	1	6"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Stainless Steel	180° Pivoting Tie Down	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A34	00000	53615A127	00000
						F	Smooth	Pull Tab	70	1	6"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Brass	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A31	00000	53615A129	00000
						G	Smooth	Pull Tab	15	1	3"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Plastic	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A19	00000	53615A131	00000
						H	Smooth	Pull Tab	40	1	—	3"	6"	Black Rubber	120	Aluminum	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A15	00000	53615A132	00000
						J	Smooth	Pull Tab	70	1	6"	—	—	Black Rubber	120	Plastic	—	Horizontal, Vertical	53615A122	00000	53615A127	00000

Handheld Battery-Powered Vacuum Lifters

Create a strong vacuum seal for lifting with the push of a button. These lifters have a battery-powered pump to quickly suction to flat surfaces. If suction decreases, the pump instantly senses it and automatically reactivates to maintain grip. Use them on nonporous surfaces, such as tile, glass, plastic, and sheet metal. You can hold items either horizontally or vertically. Press the valve button to release these lifters.

A full charge lasts for about 600 pump cycles. They include a manual pump, so you can still use them while the battery recharges.

Warning: Never use to lift items over people.

Lifters with SBR Cups

	Lifters																	Replacement Cups		Replacement Battery-Powered Pumps
				Cup			Overall					Temp., ° F
	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Surface Type	For Use With	Color	Dia.	Ht.	Ht.	Wd.	Housing Material	Battery Type	Batteries Included	Min.	Max.	Includes	Charger Connection		Each		Each		Each
Flat Cup—For Smooth Surfaces



		260	Flat	Ceramic, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Glass	Black	8"	1/2"	3 1/2"	8"	Aluminum	Rechargeable	Yes	32	100	Carrying Case Manual Pump	USB-A	9983N121	0000000	9983N122	000000	9983N123	0000000

Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels

Lift and position windows, large metal sheets, and even solar panels scratch free. These lifters connect to a crane or hoist and use suction cups to grip material. This makes them more gentle than tongs or plate clamps that can scratch delicate surfaces. For precise positioning, you can tilt these lifters up to 90° and rotate them 180°. As you rotate them, you can lock them at 45° increments. To prevent shifting during installation, they’ll automatically lock at 90°.

The battery-powered vacuum pump generates and maintains strong suction. If suction is lost, the pump senses it and automatically reactivates to maintain grip. A vacuum gauge lets you monitor pressure to stay within safe operating limits. If the pump runs out of battery during a lift, these lifters have a vacuum reserve tank that allows them to maintain grip and support the load for at least five minutes. Each lifter includes a battery gauge and a charger.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Lifters with Rubber Cups

						Cup				Overall		Lifting Eye			Mounting Holes						Temp., ° F
	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Surface Type	For Use With	Max. Tilt Angle	Movement	No. of	Color	Dia.	Ht.	Ht.	Wd.	Lg.	Wd.	Housing Material	No. of	Thread Size	Thread Type	Battery Type	Batteries Included	Wt., lb.	Min.	Max.	Specs. Met	Charger Connection		Each
Flat Cup—For Smooth Surfaces



		700	Flat, Nonporous	Sheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic Tiles, Glass	90°	180° Pivot	4	Black	12"	0.98"	37 1/2"	51 3/4"	2 7/8"	3"	Steel	6	1/4"-20	UNC	Rechargeable	Yes	90	32	100	ASME B30.20	Straight Blade	9972N101	000000000

Cups


For Smooth Surfaces For Textured Surfaces	For Smooth Surfaces

Cups—Vacuum cups for smooth and textured surfaces will grip stone slabs, pebbled fiberglass, and textured tiles. They have a sealing ring that resists abrasive particles. Keep in mind, they have a lower lifting capacity than vacuum cups designed for smooth surfaces only.

					Cup				Temp., ° F		Each		Package
	For Surface Texture	Wt. Cap., lb.	For Surface Type	For Use With	Color	Dia.	Ht.	Compressed Cup Ht.	Min.	Max.		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Rubber Cup



		Smooth, Textured	150	Flat, Nonporous	Glass, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic Tiles, Stone	Black	11 3/4"	1.180"	0.790"	32	100	9972N102	0000000	4	9972N103	0000000


		Smooth	175	Flat, Nonporous	Glass, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic Tiles	Black	12"	0.980"	0.830"	32	100	9972N104	000000	—	———	0

Corded Suction Cup Holders


Suction-Cup Holders Shown In Use

Temporarily hold glass, metal, or plastic panels and sheets while you work on them. A residue-free alternative to duct tape, these holders use suction to hold a panel or sheet. Loop the cord over hooks, nails, or framing to suspend your workpiece. Pull tabs on the cups make removal easy. Each pack includes two holders—use on each corner for a more secure hold.

				Cups						Cord
	For Surface Texture	Release Mechanism	Wt. Cap.	Ht.	No. of	Dia.	Material	Working Orientation	Material	Lg.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Flat, Nonporous Surfaces



		Smooth	Pull Tab	Not Rated	1"	2	2 1/2"	Clear Plastic	Horizontal, Vertical	Steel	15"	Yellow Rubber-Coated Steel	2	9920N101	000000