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Glass suction cup machines, such as glass vacuum lifters for sale, are a kind of equipment specially used for handling glass. It uses the principle of vacuum adsorption to suck the surface of the glass for easy handling firmly. This equipment is easy to operate, greatly reducing the risk of manual handling of glass and reducing the glass breakage rate.
Glass Lifter Machine Parameters
Different models of glass suction cup machines have different parameters. Generally speaking, their load capacity ranges from several hundred kilograms to several tons.
| Model Type | YG-LD-300 | YG-LD-400 | YG-LD-500 | YG-LD-600 | YG-LD-800 | |
| Load Capacity | 300kg(retract)150kg(extend) | 400kg(retract)200kg(extend) | 500kg(retract)250kg(extend) | 600kg(retract)300kg(extend) | 800kg(retract)400kg(extend) | |
| Lifting Height | 3500mm | 3500mm | 3700mm | 3700mm | 4500mm | |
| QTY of Suction Cap | 4pcs | 4pcs | 6pcs | 6pcs | 8pcs | |
| Rubber Suction Cap | 300mm | Ø300mm | Ø300mm | Ø300mm | Ø300mm | |
| Maintenance-free Battery | 2x12V/80AH | 2x12V/100AH | 2x12V/120AH | 2x12V/120AH | 2x12V/120AH | |
| Battery Charger | Smart Charger | Smart Charger | Smart Charger | Smart Charger | Smart Charger | |
| Drive motor | 24V/1200W | 24V/1200W | 24V/1200W | 24V/1200W | 24V/1200W | |
| Lifting Motor | 24V/2000W/6L | 24V/2000W/6L | 24V/2000W/6L | 24V/2000W/6L | 24V/2000W/12L | |
| Chassis L*W | 2660*810mm | 2660*810mm | 2800*810mm | 2800*810mm | 2800*810mm | |
| Driving Wheel | Ø250x80mm | Ø250x80mm | Ø300x100mm | Ø300x100mm | Ø300x125mm | |
| Packing Size(mm) | 2560*1030*1700 | 2560*1030*1700 | 2580*1050*1700 | 2580*1050*1700 | 3000*1250*2300 | |
| N.W/G.W | 1100/1150kg | 1280/1330kg | 1300/1350kg | 1400/1450kg | 1600/1650kg | |
| Loading Qty | 1x20GP/40GP: 6SETS/12SETS | |||||
| Movement | Automatic(4 kinds) | 1. The suction cup frame flips 180° electrically. 2. The support plate automatically retracts. 3. Hydraulic arm lifts electrically. 4. The base of the whole machine moves 100-150mm horizontally. | ||||
| Manual (2kinds) | 1. The suction cup holder can be manually rotated 90 degrees (electrically powered optional). 2. The suction cup holder can be manually rotated 360 degrees (electrically powered optional). | |||||
| Usages | Mainly used for the handling, movement, and installation of materials such as glass, marble, wood, iron plate, etc. | |||||
Application of Glass Vacuum Lifters for Sale
- Construction industry: Used for the replacement of window glass in high-rise buildings, the new glass can be safely and conveniently lifted to the high-altitude operation point to reduce the risk of high-altitude operation.
- Glass processing industry: The stacking of glass in the glass processing plant, in the past, manual stacking was not only slow but also prone to causing glass breakage due to collision. Using a glass suction cup machine, the glass can be stacked smoothly and orderly, reducing the glass breakage rate.
- Home decoration industry: The glass suction cup machine can easily handle the handling of large interior decorative glass, such as living room partition glass, bathroom glass door, etc.
Glass Lifting Machine Structure
The glass suction cup machine is mainly composed of the vacuum system, suction cup, operating handle, and bracket. The vacuum system is responsible for generating negative pressure so that the suction cup can be tightly attached to the glass. The suction cup is usually made of soft and non-slip material, which can protect the glass surface and enhance the adsorption force. The operating handle is convenient for workers to control the moving direction and angle of the equipment, and the bracket plays the role of stable support.
Advantages of Glass Suction Cup Machine
This glass suction cup machine offers significant advantages for handling compact, dense materials, thanks to its battery-powered design and DC-driven actuators and motors.
- High Work Efficiency – Equipped with remote-controlled movement, an automatic lifting/telescoping arm, electric 180° suction cup frame flip, automatic support plate retraction, horizontal base shifting (100–150 mm), and electric tilting/rotation, the machine completes handling, transfer, and installation tasks much faster than manual labour.
- Enhanced Worker Safety – The machine eliminates the need for direct manual handling of heavy glass. It comes with comprehensive safety protections, including low vacuum alarm, a low battery alarm, charging protection, anti-rollover protection, an automatic parking brake, and an emergency stop function, greatly reducing the risk of injury.
- Reduced Glass Breakage & Lower Costs – Precise automatic movements (including 90°/360° manual rotation options, with electric power optional) and stable DC-driven operation minimize accidental impacts, reducing product breakage and saving enterprise costs.
- High Adjustability & Versatility – The equipment adapts to various glass sizes and weights through its automatic side shift, dual-side manual tilting, and optional electric rotation for the suction cup holder. Its strong performance and low maintenance cost make it ideal for demanding material handling environments.
FAQs for Glass Lifter Machine
1. How to replace aging suction cups?
This series of glass lifter machines (YG-LD-300 ~ 800) is equipped with standard Ø300mm rubber suction cups, with 4/6/8 pieces depending on the model. Follow the steps below to replace aging suction cups:
- Release vacuum: Turn off the vacuum system first, then press the pressure relief valve to fully separate the suction cups from the material surface.
- Remove old suction cups: Suction cups are usually connected to the cup base via clamps or threaded joints. Use a wrench to loosen the fixing bolts or clamps and take off the old suction cups.
- Clean the mounting surface: Inspect the sealing surface of the cup base and wipe off dust or residual rubber.
- Install new suction cups: Align the new suction cup with the joint, and tighten the clamps or bolts to prevent air leakage.
- Seal test: Restart the vacuum system, and check if the suction cups hold firmly and the vacuum level is normal.
It is recommended to check the wear of suction cups regularly. Replace them in a timely manner once the rubber ages or cracks, so as to maintain the rated load capacity. (For example, YG-LD-500 can carry 500kg when the suction cups are retracted.)
2. How to choose the right model?
- For regular door and window glass (≤300kg): YG-LD-300 or YG-LD-400 is sufficient.
- For heavy curtain wall glass or thick marble (500~600kg): YG-LD-500 or YG-LD-600 is recommended (equipped with 6 suction cups).
- For large glass panels or steel plates within 800kg: Choose YG-LD-800 (8 suction cups, lifting height: 4500mm).
If you frequently lift heavy loads with the device extended, select a higher-spec model. For instance, if you need to lift 400kg in the extended state, pick YG-LD-800 (400kg load capacity when extended, which fully meets your demand).
If you require a higher load capacity (over 1000kg), contact us for customized larger models or a dual-machine lifting solution.
3. How to adjust suction force for different surface materials (marble vs. glass)?
The glass lifter machine works for various dense materials such as glass, marble, wood and steel plates. To adjust suction force for different surfaces, the key is to control vacuum level and set the suction cups properly. Detailed instructions are as follows:
Glass surface (smooth and dense)
Glass features good air tightness and can easily reach a high vacuum level.
- Standard Ø300mm rubber suction cups are applicable.
- Lower the vacuum level appropriately. This avoids local stress concentration on glass caused by excessive suction, especially for thin glass.
Marble surface (fairly smooth with tiny pores or textures)
Marble is less dense than glass.
- Keep the suction cup rubber intact. Use a slightly higher vacuum level to make up for minor air leakage if needed.
- Ensure the edges of suction cups fit tightly against the surface. For uneven marble surfaces, use the device’s auto tilt/rotation function to achieve better contact.
- For heavy marble (over 300kg), choose a model with more suction cups (e.g. YG-LD-800 with 8 suction cups) to distribute pressure and guarantee sufficient total suction force for lifting.
YG: Reliable Glass Suction Cup Machine Supplier
As a professional glass suction cup machine supplier, YG provides a variety of models of glass lifter machines. Their products are reliable, have undergone rigorous quality testing, and have stable performance. YG also has a professional after-sales service team that can promptly solve problems encountered by customers during use. Whether it is product consultation or technical support, they can give customers satisfactory answers. Choosing YG’s glass suction cup machine means choosing an efficient and safe glass handling solution.
