Wood's Powr-Grip®─on the Leading Edge of Glass Handling since 1964
Wood’s Powr-Grip® pioneered the use of hand-held vacuum cups and below-the-hook vacuum lifters in glass handling. We
revolutionized the American glass industry when we developed pump-action vacuum cups in the 1960’s, allowing glaziers to hold lites securely without lifting them by the edges. These cups featured Powr-Grip’s patented red-line indicator, which warns the user of any vacuum loss, and a check valve, which allows the user to restore vacuum without losing a grip on the glass.
Today, Wood’s Powr-Grip continues to make glass handling more efficient, ergonomic and secure through innovative engineering. Every Powr-Grip vacuum lifter is equipped with many features to enhance worker safety, such as vacuum gauges with colored zones to indicate whether vacuum
is sufficient for lifting. Indicator lights and warning buzzers likewise signal when a vacuum lifter is or is not ready to move the glass. And with the addition of our Dual Vacuum System, Powr-Grip has reduced the risk of falling glass, which could otherwiseresult from breakage or other workplace accidents. From factory floor to final installation, glass handling is easier and less dangerous
with hand-held vacuum cups, below-the-hook vacuum lifters
and other products by Wood’s Powr-Grip.
Hand-Held Vacuum Cups
Designed specifically for glass handling, Wood's Powr-Grip vacuum cups are
the standard of the glass industry and used by glaziers around the world.
These pump-style hand cups put a handle where you need it on flat glass,
curved or bent glass, auto glass and even some pattern glass. Unlike regular
suction cups, Powr-Grip vacuum cups use a pump to create a much more
reliable hold. A few pump strokes attach a vacuum cup gently and securely to
the glass. Because the full face of the vacuum pad contacts the glass,
stress is reduced, allowing a Powr-Grip vacuum cup to be used on glass of
almost any thickness with little risk of damage. Release is easy and
complete, with no dangerous after-stick. Powr-Grip's broad range of vacuum
cup models includes diameters from 1-1/4 to 10 inches [32 mm-25 cm] and
handles for every kind of glass handling, including fenestration, windshield
replacement, processing and more.
Below-the-hook Vacuum Lifters
These AC, DC or air-powered vacuum lifters move windows and large lites with
the aid of forklifts, cranes or overhead hoists. Wood's Powr-Grip
manufactures a full line of rotators, tilters, rotator/tilter combinations,
vertical and C-frame vacuum lifters, in styles for glass installation or
glass processing.
Powr-Grip vacuum lifters provide effective solutions for every challenge in
residential and commercial glazing: On-board DC power systems provide
cord-free operation at the job site. Movable vacuum pads and extension arms
allow MRT and MRTA Series vacuum
lifters to handle glass of nearly every size and shape. Similarly, our
modular Channel Lifters are
expandable to meet a variety of glass installation needs. Powr-Grip also
enables glaziers to install windows under overhangs, using the
CB1 Counter-Balancer or vacuum lifters with Adaptable Length Lift Bars,
such as the MR1611LDC and
MRT4-DC's (see LB6ALO option). With the
addition of our Remote Control System (EO8RC
option), installation lifters can be used to glaze multi-story buildings or
to construct curtainwalls, while avoiding the expense and inconvenience of
scaffolding or scissor lifts.
Wood's Powr-Grip offers a wide variety of vacuum lifters for glass
processing, as well: MR
and PR Series rotators feature continuous edgewise rotation to easily
load and turn lites on edgers or bevelers.
MT and PT Series tilters distribute glass weight equally across the pad
frame, reducing the risk of glass damage when transferring float glass to
upright storage racks or performing similar tasks. Loading and unloading
tempering ovens is made easy using
rotator/tilters like the MRPT89AC. Among the
choices in vertical
lifters, the VLGG Series lifters provide
support across the glass surface when handling jumbo lites, and
VLPL Series lifters attach and release glass in seconds, to feed
high-speed processing machinery. Finally,
C-Frame Series vacuum lifters transfer glass directly into and out of
shipping crates. Built to handle the day-to-day demands of the production
line, these durable and dependable vacuum lifters help speed production,
reduce operator fatigue and injuries, and minimize glass damage.
Other Glass Handling Products
In addition to hand-held vacuum cups and below-the-hook vacuum lifters,
Wood's Powr-Grip manufactures products to address a variety of other glass
handling needs: The DoorJack enables a single person
to remove, transport or install glass doors with ease. Like a vacuum vise
for glass, Positioners provide continuous
edgewise rotation and four tilt angles for effortless glass positioning when
attaching hardware or assembling small IG units. The
Drill Press Vacuum Base permits precise glass drilling from any
position, whether horizontal or vertical. The Stowaway
Tilt Table is a large glass cutting table which also folds to a compact
profile for transport to job sites. And the Ladder Lift makes second story
window installations easy, without the need for cranes or scaffolding.
Environmental conditions can affect product performance and longevity; consult the product instructions or contact a Technical Sales Representative for more information.
Rev 3.1/06-09
Based on product information at time of publication.
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