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    Corded Suction Cup Holders

    Image of ProductInUse. Suction-Cup Holders Shown In Use. Front orientation. Suction Cup Lifters. Corded Suction Cup Holders.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Suction Cup Lifters. 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
    SmoothPull TabNot Rated1"22 1/2"Clear PlasticHorizontal, VerticalSteel15"Yellow Rubber-Coated Steel29920N101000000
     

    Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Vacuum Lifters. Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Lifters. Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels .
    Image of Specification. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Lifters. 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
    700Flat, NonporousSheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic Tiles, Glass90°180° Pivot4Black12"0.98"37 1/2"51 3/4"2 7/8"3"Steel61/4"-20
    		UNC
    		RechargeableYes9032100ASME B30.20Straight Blade9972N101000000000
     
    Cups
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Vacuum Cups. Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels , For Textured Surfaces, For Smooth Surfaces.
    Image of Product. For Smooth Surfaces. Bottom orientation. 175 lb. Capacity. Vacuum Lifters for Large Panels .

    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, Textured150Flat, NonporousGlass, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic Tiles, StoneBlack11 3/4"1.180"0.790"321009972N102000000049972N1030000000
    Smooth175Flat, NonporousGlass, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Ceramic TilesBlack12"0.980"0.830"321009972N104000000————0
     

    Noncontact Vacuum Lifters

    Image of ProductInUse. Lifter and Damper Sold Separately. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Lifters. Noncontact Vacuum Lifters.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Vacuum Lifters. Noncontact Vacuum Lifters.
    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Lifters. Noncontact Vacuum Lifters.

    Lifter and Damper Sold

    Separately

    Lift and move porous, uneven, and delicate items without damaging them. Unlike other vacuum lifters, which seal to the surface of your workpiece, these lifters pick up items without touching them. Also known as Bernoulli lifters, they use a compressed air source to create a negative pressure zone, so you don’t need a separate vacuum generator. They’re also low-maintenance—they don’t use vacuum cups, and the durable steel housing is built for a long service life. These lifters are not for use with electronics or other items sensitive to static discharge.
    If your workpiece is uneven, it may touch the lifter surface as it moves.
    Capacity and air consumption are based on lifting a flat workpiece horizontally.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Lifters with Steel Pads
    Vacuum Lifter Dampers—To create a soft area for your object to touch, add vacuum lifter dampers to the lifter face. These rubber discs gently press against your workpiece, adding enough friction to keep it from slipping and dropping.
    Lifters
    Vacuum
    Lifter Dampers
    Pad,
    mm
    Air Connection
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Wt. Cap. @ Pressure
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    For Surface Type
    For Use With
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Bolt Circle
    Dia., mm
    Wt.
    Thread
    Size
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Each
    For Oily, Smooth, and Textured Surfaces
    0.29 lb. @ 70 psi/0.13 kg @ 70 psi2.8 scfm @ 70 psiAngled, Curved, Flat, Long, Porous, Varied HeightCardboard, Food, Plastic2016150.03 lb./0.01 kgM5
    		—Metric
    		Female321404301N1100000004301N26000000
    0.29 lb. @ 70 psi/0.13 kg @ 70 psi2.8 scfm @ 70 psiAngled, Curved, Flat, Long, Porous, Varied HeightCardboard, Food, Plastic2016150.03 lb./0.01 kgM5
    		—NPS
    		Female321404301N160000004301N2600000
    1.15 lb. @ 70 psi/0.52 kg @ 70 psi4 scfm @ 70 psiAngled, Curved, Flat, Long, Porous, Varied HeightCardboard, Food, Plastic4020300.13 lb./0.06 kg—1/8
    		BSPT
    		Female321404301N120000004301N2500000
    1.15 lb. @ 70 psi/0.52 kg @ 70 psi4 scfm @ 70 psiAngled, Curved, Flat, Long, Porous, Varied HeightCardboard, Food, Plastic4020300.13 lb./0.06 kg—1/8
    		NPS
    		Female321404301N170000004301N2500000
     

    Vacuum Cup Swivels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Cup Swivels.
    Able to rotate 360° and flex to 45°, these fittings help vacuum cups grip items that are positioned at an angle.
    Male Pipe
    Size
    Female
    Pipe Size
    Thread
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    1/4
    		1/4
    		NPT
    		2 1/4"Steel6176A4000000
    3/8
    		3/8
    		NPT
    		2 3/8"Steel6176A600000

    Vacuum Cup Levelers

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cup Levelers.
    Image of Product. Male Connections. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cup Levelers. Male.

    Male Connections

    Save time aligning your vacuum cups manually between pick-and-place tasks. Also known as spring plungers, these levelers use a spring to automatically adjust for height and alignment differences with each stroke. Because the spring also creates a gentle point of contact with your object, these levelers help your vacuum cups last longer. They don’t rotate, so your object will stay in the same position—use them in repetitive vacuum lifting applications where precision is required.
    Choose levelers based on the required stroke length and thread compatibility with your cup and system. Tighten the mounting nuts on the body to secure them in a panel or to a mounting bracket.
    Body
    Stroke
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Material
    Wt.
    Each
    BSPP
    3/4"1 7/8"1 1/8"5/8"0.6"1/8
    		MaleNickel-Plated Steel0.16 lb./0.07 kg5306A111000000
    2 3/8"3 1/2"1 1/8"5/8"0.6"1/8
    		MaleNickel-Plated Steel0.2 lb./0.09 kg5306A11200000
    3 7/8"5"1 1/8"5/8"0.6"1/8
    		MaleNickel-Plated Steel1/4 lb./0.11 kg5306A11300000
     
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