The operating mode of the suction cup follows a simple principle:

By creating a vacuum, the atmospheric pressure is cut off within the boundary of the suction cup. The object is then applied to the suction cup thanks to the atmospheric pressure of 1kg/cm ² (varies from 950 to 1030 hPa). Thus on a suction cup of 1m² prevails a pressure of 10 000 kg! By this physical phenomenon we thus obtain an extremely powerful handling system, which is able to carry out many different handling operations.

The vacuum lifting technique has four major advantages:

1 - Simple Use
The vacuum which is available in a reserve/hollow space is transmitted to the suction cups. The pick-up and deposition of a piece are thus instantaneous: The operator or crane driver presses on a simple button. The task now being a lot easier will be thus less painful and, most important, safer.

2 - Safety
The vacuum of our handling equipment by suction cup always comes from a reserve which allows to maintain a load within several hours, even if the power supply of the vacuum air pump is cut off.
The vacuum level is permanently controlled by a detector which displays a possible failure or the moment when the load must be laid down. As long as the vacuum persists in the enclosure, the load cannot physically fall.

3 - Productivity Gains
The production time may be reduced significantly: Just a few seconds are enough to lift up and lay down the material, whatever it is, whereas several minutes would be necessary without the vacuum technique.
Finally, the suction cups do not mark nor damage the pieces to handle thanks to the use of a specific rubber. Handling can thus be done with very delicate surfaces.

4 - Easy Installation
As the handling of the load is carried out by the top, positioning and turning of a heavy piece becomes extremely simple (laying of flagstones, panes, parts on machine)