Ask the Glass Handling Experts It is always worth spending a few minutes to remind yourself of the key points of safe glass lifting.
Wind conditions can have an impact when controlling glass panels with vacuum lifters, especially when suspended below the hook. We recommend that vacuum lifters can be safely used up to wind speeds of up to 18mph. Do not use the glass vacuum lifter in rainy conditions . Water can harm the machine’s electrical and vacuum systems, increasing the risk of slipping or falling when the glass is in contact with the vacuum pads. We advise that vacuum lifters should only be used in temperatures between 0 and 40 degrees centigrade.
The weight of load is the primary consideration when identifying your glass lifting machine. To calculate the glass weight: Length (m) x Height (m) x Thickness (mm) x 2.5 So if you had a piece of glass that is 2070mm x 3500mm and 6mm thick: Weight = 2.070 x 3.500 x 6 x 2.5 = 108.675kg For double or triple glazed panels : Simply add the thickness of the panels, ignore the air space. You may, however need to consider the weight of the surrounding frame.
Northern 01482 227333 Southern 0203 174 0658 If you have any concerns about load weights or working in bad weather conditions, please call the Hird lifting team on 0203 174 0658. Central 01302 341659
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