Vacuum Lifting

Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster

Move heavy loads weighing up to several tonnes ergonomically and securely

The vacuum lifting device VacuMaster from Schmalz is the ultimate workhorse. Whether handling metal plates, wooden boards, plastic sheets, barrels, windows or glass sheets – the lifting devices tackle even the heaviest tasks with weights up to several tons. For applications where many hands would normally be required, the VacuMaster allows workpieces to be handled effortlessly by just a single operator while protecting the employee’s health

Application

Handling of large and flat, mostly airtight loads and workpieces
Loading and unloading of CNC laser cutting machines with metal sheets
Loading and unloading of CNC machining centers with wooden boards or plastic sheets
Handling and positioning of glass panes and windows during production, framing and assembly

VacuMaster Basic

The VacuMaster Basic’s versatile standard equipment makes it indispensable for many applications. In addition, the VacuMaster Comfort offers an operator handle that brings together all of the device’s controls as well as a controlled vacuum generator for reducing energy consumption.

Application

Handling of large and flat, mostly airtight loads and workpieces
Loading and unloading of CNC laser cutting machines with metal sheets
Loading and unloading of CNC machining centers with suction-tight wooden boards or plastic sheets
Handling and positioning of glass panes and windows during production, framing and assembly

Modular system Modular elements Technical data Design data

Modular system

(1) Motor protection switch

(2) Vacuum gauge (manometer)

(3) Vacuum on/off - picks up and Releases the load via a highly reliable manual slide valve

(4) Operator handle - Schmalz chain hoist pendant can be attached

(5) Chain hoist up/down Lifts and lowers the load

(6) Emergency-stop function for chain hoist

Modular elements

Manual slide valve

Reliable and safe vacuum control.

VacuMaster Basic with manual slide valve for high safety by double actuation and anti-trap protection. Prevents unwanted loosing of the load.

Connectors

Light, robust and flexible.

The combination of aluminum and high-strength plastic allows the cross beams and suction plates to be easily adjusted to quickly adapt to changing formats.

Load beam

Integrated vacuum reservoir.

The large vacuum reservoir prevents the load from falling in the case of a power failure and makes gripping faster during repeated lifting processes.

Suction Plates

Versatility for every task.

Allows for optimal adaptation to the workpiece and to requirements such as heat resistance, food safety and mark-free gripping. Select from suspension which is rigid, spring-mounted or both flexible and spring-mounted.

Technical data

Thanks to their modular system, the VacuMaster Basic and VacuMaster Comfort can be custom configured for any application. The technical data of the devices are dependent on the selected configuration. You can use the following data on pre-configured lifting devices for standard workpiece formats as a guide for determining the recommended values for your VacuMaster.

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Basic: Horizontal Handling

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height	Suction plates	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format [mm]	LL x LQ	H [mm]	[no.]**	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]		[mm]
Basic 125	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	490	1	250	38
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	410	2	210	42
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	490	4	125	52
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	555	6	125	62
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	555	8	125	80
Basic 250	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	490	1	360	40
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	410	2	250	44
	2,500 x 1,250	1.600 x 750	490	4	210	54
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	555	6	160	59
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	555	8	125	80
Basic 500	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	570	4	250	70
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	635	6	210	88
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	635	8	210	106
Basic 750	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	635	6	250	91
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	635	8	210	115

*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Basic: 90° Swivelling

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height	Suction plates**	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format	LL x LQ	H [mm]	No.	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]	[mm]	[mm]
Basic 125	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	720	2	360	74
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	800	4	210	79
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	800	8	210	94
Basic 250	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	800	4	260	91
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	800	8	210	102
Basic 500	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,030	4	360	135
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	1,030	8	360	151

*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Basic: 180° Swivelling

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height H	Suction plates**	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format [mm]	LL x LQ	[mm]	No.	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]		[mm]
Basic 75	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	1,150	2	250	74
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,150	2	250	82
	2,500 x 1.250	1,600 x 750	1,220	4	210	92
Basic 125	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,160	2	360	87
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,230	4	210	92
Basic 250	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,770	4	360	137
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,750	8	210	145
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	1,750	8	210	165
*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Design data

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Basic 125	400 - 3,200	0 - 750	645 - 665	380 - 3,345	365 - 830	125 - 250	410 - 555	52 - 56
Basic 250	400 - 2,400	0 - 750	645 - 665	465 - 2,540	365 - 870	125 - 250	410 - 555	52 - 56
Basic 500	1,600 - 3,200	750 - 1,150	660 - 960	630 - 3,420	480 - 1,280	210 - 250	570 - 635	56
Basic 750	2,400 - 3,200	750 - 1,150	660 - 960	850 - 3,420	480 - 1,280	210 - 250	635	56

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Basic 125	1,600	750	725	770 - 1,850	450 - 870	210 - 360	720 - 800	50
Basic 250	1,600	750	725	920 - 1,970	450 - 1,020	210 - 300	800	50
Basic 500	1,600 - 2,400	750	785	1,080 - 2,770	730 - 1,020	360	1,030	50

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Basic 75	800 - 1,600	750	1,265	620 - 1,820	410 - 870	160 - 250	1,150 - 1,220	25
Basic 125	1,600	750	1,265	640 - 1,860	450 - 870	210 - 360	1,160 - 1,230	25
Basic 250	1,600	750	1,830	790 - 1,970	450 - 1,020	210 - 360	1,750	25

VacuMaster Comfort

Lift capacity up to 750 kg

The VacuMaster Comfort bases on the modular system of the VacuMaster Basic and offers an operator handle that brings together all of the device’s controls as well as a controlled vacuum generator for reducing energy consumption.

A Schmalz chain hoist is required to operate a VacuMaster Comfort.

Application

Handling of large and flat, mostly airtight loads and workpieces
Loading and unloading of CNC laser cutting machines with metal sheets
Loading and unloading of CNC machining centers with suction-tight wooden boards or plastic sheets
Handling and positioning of glass panes and windows during production, framing and assembly

Modular system Modular elements Technical data Design data

Modular system

(1) Vacuum gauge with red/green area for vacuum monitoring

(2) Basic module with vacuum generation and integrated air saving function

(3) Main switch

(4) Ergonomic operator handle with integrated functional elements for Schmalz chain hoist. Moving/tilting also an option

(4.1) 90° or 180° swiveling function depending on variant

(4.2) Dual activation required to switch vacuum off, ensuring load is released safely

(4.3) Vacuum on to pick up the load

(4.4) Chain hoist up/down

(5) Individually configurable beam system with a large selection of suction plates

Modular elements

Connectors

Light, robust and flexible.

The combination of aluminum and high-strength plastic allows the cross beams and suction plates to be easily adjusted to quickly adapt to changing formats.

Load beam

Integrated vacuum reservoir.

The large vacuum reservoir prevents the load from falling in the case of a power failure and makes gripping faster during repeated lifting processes.

Suction Plates

Versatility for every task.

Technical data

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Comfort: Horizontal Handling

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height	Suction plates	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format [mm]	LL x LQ	H [mm]	[no.]**	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]		[mm]
Basic 125	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	490	1	250	38
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	410	2	210	42
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	490	4	125	52
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	555	6	125	62
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	555	8	125	80
Basic 250	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	490	1	360	40
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	410	2	250	44
	2,500 x 1,250	1.600 x 750	490	4	210	54
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	555	6	160	59
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	555	8	125	80
Basic 500	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	570	4	250	70
	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	635	6	210	88
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	635	8	210	106
Basic 750	3,000 x 1,500	2,400 x 1,150	635	6	250	91
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	635	8	210	115

*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Comfort: 90° Swiveling

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height	Suction plates**	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format	LL x LQ	H [mm]	No.	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]	[mm]	[mm]
Basic 125	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	720	2	360	74
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	800	4	210	79
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	800	8	210	94
Basic 250	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	800	4	260	91
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	800	8	210	102
Basic 500	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,030	4	360	135
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	1,030	8	360	151

*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Technical Data Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Comfort: 180° Turning

Type*	Workpiece	Dimensions	Overall height H	Suction plates**	Suction Plates Ds	Weight
Max. lift	format [mm]	LL x LQ	[mm]	No.	[mm]	[kg]
capacity [kg]		[mm]
Basic 75	1,000 x 1,000	800 x 750	1,150	2	250	74
	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,150	2	250	82
	2,500 x 1.250	1,600 x 750	1,220	4	210	92
Basic 125	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,160	2	360	87
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,230	4	210	92
Basic 250	2,000 x 1,000	1,600 x 750	1,770	4	360	137
	2,500 x 1,250	1,600 x 750	1,750	8	210	145
	4,000 x 2,000	3,200 x 1,500	1,750	8	210	165
*The shown VacuMaster are example configurations: The VacuMaster Basic/Comfort can be adapted flexibly to individual workpiece formats.
**The indicated number of suction plates is possible for handling of rigid goods. For unstable and thin workpieces the numbers of suction plates will be increased.

Design data

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Comfort 125	530 - 1600	750	645 - 660	380 - 1,740	365 - 795	125 - 250	517 - 584	52 - 56
Comfort 250	530 - 2,400	750	645 - 660	625 - 2,540	365 - 830	125 - 360	570 - 585	52 - 56
Comfort 500	1,600 - 2,400	750	660	630 - 2,620	480 - 920	210 - 250	606 - 673	56 - 59
Comfort 750	2,400	750	660	870 - 2,640	520 - 920	250	674	56

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Comfort 125	1,600	750	722	770 - 1,820	450 - 870	210	814	50
Comfort 250	1,600	750	722 - 754	920 - 1,970	450 - 1,020	210 - 300	814 - 839	50
Comfort 500	1,600	750	778	1,080 - 1,970	730 - 1,020	360	1,054	50

Type	LL [mm]	LQ [mm]	L1 [mm]	LL min / max [mm]	LQ min / max [mm]	Ds [mm]	H [mm]	d [mm]
Max. lift capacity [kg]
Comfort 75	1,600	750	1,291	640 - 1,820	450 - 870	210	1,118	25
Comfort 125	1,600	750	1,291	640 - 1,820	450 - 870	210	1,118	25
Comfort 250	1,600	750	1,854	790 - 1,820	450 - 1,020	210 - 360	1,644 - 1,671	25
Comfort 660	2,200	1,150				360	2,048

VacuMaster Vario

Horizontal handling of especially heavy, airtight workpieces

Application

Horizontal handling of heavy workpieces up to 2,000 kg
Loading and unloading of machines with large metal sheets and plates
Solutions with higher lift capacities are also possible, e.g. for handling rotor blades weighing several tons and up to 60 m in length
Handling and positioning of glass panes and windows during production, framing and assembly

Modular system

Basic module (1) with electric vacuum generator, motor-protection switch and audible warning device

Ergonomic operator handle (2) for controlling the lifting device

Configurable and adjustable beam system consisting of one aluminum main beam (3) and several steel cross beams (4)

Suction plate holders (5) and suction plates (6) adapted to the workpiece

Separate operator handle (7) for lifting and lowering the load with a connected hoist, e.g. a chain hoist (not included in delivery)

VacuMaster Eco

Horizontal handling of smooth and airtight workpieces

Application

Horizontal handling of smooth and airtight workpieces up to 1,000 kg without an external energy source
Handling of metal sheets, metal plates, barrels and stone plates
Loading and unloading of CNC laser cutting machines with metal sheets
Handling and positioning of glass panes and windows during production, framing and assembly

Modular system

Basic module (1) with lifting cylinder for vacuum generation without an external energy source

Ergonomic operator handle (2) for controlling the lifting device

Configurable and adjustable beam system consisting of one aluminum main beam (3) and several steel cross beams (4)

Suction plate holders (5) and suction plates (6) adapted to the workpiece

Separate operator handle (7) for lifting and lowering the load with a connected hoist, e.g. a chain hoist (not included in delivery)

VacuMaster Window 200/300

Vertical handling of windows, glass sheets and glass components

Application

Vertical handling of windows, glass sheets and glass components up to 300 kg
Workpieces can be rotated by 90° (workpiece diagonal during rotation max. 3,000 mm)
For windows with sash parts or frames protruding up to 45 mm

Modular system

Narrow basic body (1) for vertical handling

Electrical vacuum pump (2) for short evacuation times

Ergonomic operator handle (3) for vertical rotation of workpieces

Manual rotation unit (4) up to 90° left or right, with optional electric drive

System of beams (5) with UV and ozone resistant suction plates (6)

Audible warning device and vacuum reservoir (7) for protection against vacuum drop in case of a power failure

VacuMaster Multi

Handling large, heavy wooden boards, either airtight or porous

Application

Handling of large and heavy, airtight or porous wooden boards up to 400 kg horizontal
Ideal for rough and coated MDF, OSB and particle boards
Also for gypsum fiber and gypsum plaster board as well as plastic sheets
Swiveling of workpieces up to 300 kg by up to 90° (optional)

Modular system

Vacuum lifting device (1) with movable operator handle to adjust the working height

High-power vacuum blower (2) with centrifugal mass to delay vacuum dissipation in event of a power failure

Reversing valve (3) to quickly release the load

Electric drive (4) for continuous and precise swiveling by 90° (optional)

Large suction plates (5) that can be moved along the beam

Audible warning device for protection against vacuum drop in case of a power failure

VacuMaster Coil

Handling coils and slit strip

Application

Handling of coils and slit strips up to 1,000 kg, e.g. for positioning on a decoiler mandrel
Suitable for coils made from thin and ultra-thin sheet metal, steel and stainless steel, metal foils, tinplate and aluminum
Maximum slit-coil thickness of 3.0 mm (aluminum) or 1.5 mm (steel)
Continuous swiveling up to 90°

Modular system

Vacuum lifting device (1) with separately switchable vacuum chambers (suction rings)

Electrical vacuum pump (2) for short evacuation times

Electric drive (3) for precise, continuous swiveling of the load

Transparent suction plate (4) for easy positioning of the load

Audible warning device and vacuum reservoir (5) for protection against vacuum drop in case of a power failure

VacuMaster Light

Horizontal handling of small to mediumsized workpieces

Application

Horizontal handling of small to medium-sized workpieces up to 100 kg
Handling of metal plates, plastic sheets, barrels, furniture bodies, furniture parts or sections
Versatile use in processes such as component assembly, packaging and machine loading

Modular system

Compact and lightweight vacuum lifting device with slim base body (1)

Pneumatic vacuum ejector with high suction capacity in the basic module (2)

Reliable manual slide valve (3) for vacuum control

Choice of one large suction plate, four articulated and infinitely adjustable suction feet (4) or variable traverse system

VacuMaster Glass

Safe and Ergonomic Handling of Glass Outdoors

Application

Handling of windows, glass sheets and facade elements up to 1,000 kg in outdoor environments
Handling of windows with muntins and mullions using optional suction cup spacers (with reduced lift capacity)
The slim design allows it to be used behind construction site scaffolding
Specially designed for outdoor use with UV and ozone resistant suction plates with a protective cover

Modular system

Battery powered vacuum lifting device with two redundant vacuum circuits for use on construction sites

Base body (1) with two manometers to display the vacuum in each circuit and status display for the battery charge

Manual swiveling and rotating device (2)

Circumferential operator handle (3) for guiding the lifting device

Reliable elements (4) for picking up and releasing the load

Suction plates (5) can be removed and flexibly positioned for small workpieces

VacuMaster Glass 350/300

Vertical and horizontal handling of windows and glass sheets
Manual swiveling 90° and manual rotation 360°
For lift capacities up to 350 kg

VacuMaster Glass 300 & 450

Vertical and horizontal handling of windows and glass sheets
Manual swiveling 90° and manual rotation 360°
For lift capacities up to 450 kg

VacuMaster Glass 600

Manual swiveling 90° and manual rotation 360°
Vertical and horizontal handling of windows and glass sheets
For lift capacities up to 600 kg

VacuMaster Glass 1000

Vertical and horizontal handling of windows and glass sheets
Manual swiveling 90° and manual rotation 360°
For lift capacities up to 1,000 kg

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