Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Basic Streamlines Logistical Work Processes During the Production of Photovoltaic Systems

Type of handling: Manual handling
Sector: Plastic, Solar
Component: Plastic sheets

Gebrüder Schmid, with headquarter in Freudenstadt, Germany is a global leader in the fields of photovoltaics, circuit boards and flat panel displays. In addition to production, it also presses ahead with the research and development of new innovations. Because each of the different branches concentrates on a specific product range, Schmid's production is extremely secure and it can react quickly and flexibly to market demands.

Previously, in photovoltaics area, the plastic sheets were transported manually from the high-rack storage area to the individual work stages. The sheets weigh between 80 and 100 kg and meaure 4,000 x 2,000 mm (length x width). At least two people were needed to do this. The company wanted gentle handling of the plastic sheets and to make the employees’ work easier.

The vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Basic that were used are designed in various load classes. Each lifting device can swivel 90° and makes it possible to place the plastic sheets on an upright panel transport trolley. Only one person is required for operation. Furthermore, the lifting device VacuMaster Basic increases productivity because unproductive downtimes can be shortened. The vacuum lifting device also ensures gentle handling, without damaging or scratching the material. The extremely compact and weight-oriented design provide for ergonomic operation. In combination with an SRA aluminum crane system, the loads can be moved effortlessly. Even load distribution across all load-bearing rollers of the crane trolley prevents the trolleys from tilting, even when driven “diagonally to the direction of travel”.

Product Video Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Basic (Video 017)

More Information about the Product

Further information:

Schmalz Media Center

You can find application videos for various industries demonstrating our vacuum tube lifters and vacuum lifting devices in the Schmalz Media Center.

More...