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Handling glass for insulating glass units has long been a challenge to manufacturers and fabricators alike. Since 1964, Wood's Powr-Grip has been making it easier and less dangerous to produce IG units with below-the-hook vacuum lifters and other high-quality products. Today, WPG continues to make production of IG units more efficient, ergonomic and secure through innovative engineering of vacuum lifters and other equipment.
- Pad frames are specially designed to provide needed support while the glass is in motion.
- Vacuum gauges with colored zones clearly indicate whether vacuum is sufficient for lifting.
- Indicator lights signal when a Powr-Grip vacuum lifter is ready to move glass.
- Design testing ensures that WPG vacuum lifters are built to handle the day-to-day demands of production settings.
Whether you are fabricating sealed glass units in the shop or manufacturing IG units on production lines, Wood's Powr-Grip has the right vacuum equipment to produce insulating glass units more easily and safely.
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BELOW-THE-HOOK VACUUM LIFTERS |
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Description & Typical Applications

WPG Manual Rotators 500 & 700
(500 lbs [225 kg] or 700 lbs [320 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.

- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and adequate leverage for precise glass positioning.
- Compact pad frame is suitable for handling small- to medium-size IG units.
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Benefits
- An economical solution for insulating glass processing and fabrication.
- Continuous 360º rotation provides accuracy to adjust pitch of glass.
- Ergonomically designed to promote
ease of handling IG units.
- Help prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Standard high-flow vacuum system for fast apply and release.
- Rapid apply and release times
increase worker productivity.
- Lightweight construction facilitates transporting, storing and moving lifter in the workplace.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
- Choice of pad frame configurations to handle different glass sizes and shapes.
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models:
MR49AC
MR411LAC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Manual Rotators 500 & 700Air-Powered
(500 lbs [225 kg] or 700 lbs [320 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.

- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and adequate leverage for precise glass positioning.
- Compact pad frame is suitable for handling small- to medium-size IG units.
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Benefits
- An economical solution for insulating glass processing and fabrication.
- Continuous 360º rotation provides accuracy to adjust pitch of glass.
- Help prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Standard high-flow vacuum system for fast apply and release.
- Rapid apply and release times
increase worker productivity.
- Easily integrated into existing compressed air systems.
- Lightweight construction facilitates transporting, storing and moving lifter in the workplace.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
- Choice of pad frame configurations to handle different glass sizes and shapes.
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model:
MR49AIR
MR411LAIR |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Air-Powered Rotators 500 & 700
(500 lbs [225 kg] or 700 [320 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and effortless powered rotation for precise glass positioning.
- Compact pad frame is suitable for handling small- to medium-size IG units.
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Benefits
- All the advantages of the MR4-AIR's plus powered 90° rotation.
- An economical solution for insulating glass processing and fabrication.
- Powered 90º rotation provides increased operator safety and superior control to adjust pitch of glass.
- Help prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Easily integrated into existing compressed air systems.
- Lightweight construction facilitates transporting, storing and moving lifter in the workplace.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
- Choice of pad frame configurations to handle different glass sizes and shapes.
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model:
PR49AIR
PR411LAIR |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Air-Powered Rotators 500 & 800 w/Integrated Hoist
(500 lbs [225 kg] or 800 [365 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and effortless powered rotation for precise glass positioning.
- Compact pad frame is suitable for handling small- to medium-size IG units.
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Benefits
- All the advantages of the PR4-AIR's plus an integrated hoist.
- Integrated hoist design with a ball-joint mount provides precise movement without sacrificing maneuverability.
- Powered 90º rotation provides increased operator safety and superior control to adjust pitch of glass.
- Ergonomically designed to promote
ease of handling IG units.
- Help prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Easily integrated into existing compressed air systems.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
- Choice of pad frame configurations to handle different glass sizes and shapes.
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models:
PRH49AIR
PRH611LAIR |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Power Rotator 500
(500 lbs [225 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and effortless powered rotation for precise glass positioning.
- Compact pad frame is suitable for handling small- to medium-size IG units.
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Benefits
- All the advantages of the MR49AC plus powered 360° rotation and green lift light.
- Powered 360º continuous rotation with speed control provides increased operator safety and maximum control to adjust pitch of glass.

- Helps prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Standard high-flow vacuum system for fast apply and release.
- Rapid apply and release times
increase worker productivity.
- Robust industrial design
for long-term durability in demanding production settings.
- Integrated parking stand for convenient off-the-hook storage.
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model:
PR49AC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Power Rotator 1000
(1000 lbs [455 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport very heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.

- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Ideal for production line use, providing easy access to the glass and effortless powered rotation for precise glass positioning.
- Extended pad frame is suitable for handling larger IG units.
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Benefits
- All the advantages of the PR49AC plus double the load capacity.
- Powered 360º continuous rotation with speed control provides increased operator safety and maximum control to adjust pitch of glass.
- Reduces risk of injury by rotating
heavy IG units under power.

- Standard high-flow vacuum system for fast apply and release.
- Rapid apply and release times
increase worker productivity.
- Robust industrial design for long-term durability in demanding production settings.
- Integrated parking stand for convenient off-the-hook storage.
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model:
PR89AC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Powr-Frames 700
(700 lbs [320 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Select glass from upright racks and move it to horizontal work stations, or vice versa.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Extended pad frames are suitable for handling larger IG units.
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Benefits
- An economical solution for glass processing and fabrication.
- 180º rotation and 90º tilt provide
a wide range of motion for glass manipulation.

- Powerful AC vacuum pump attaches and releases glass remarkably fast to increase performance and productivity.
- Choice of 3 pad frames to meet your specific glass handling requirements.
- DC-Powered versions also
available to facilitate use in multiple locations or wherever AC power is not readily available.
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models:
PFHS69AC
PFHL69AC
PFV69AC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Powr-Frames 1000
(1000 lbs [455 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport very heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.
- Select glass from upright racks and move it to horizontal work stations, or vice versa.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Extended pad frames are suitable for handling larger IG units.
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Benefits
- All the benefits of the Powr-Frames
700 plus increased load capacity.
- 180º rotation and 90º tilt provide
a wide range of motion for glass manipulation.

- Powerful AC vacuum pump attaches and releases glass remarkably fast to increase performance and productivity.
- Choice of 2 pad frames to meet your specific glass handling requirements.
- DC-Powered versions also
available to facilitate use in multiple locations or wherever AC power is not readily available.
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models:
PFHL89AC
PFHS89AC |
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Description & Typical Applications

WPG Manual Rotator/Power Tilter 1000
(1000 lbs [455 kg] Load Capacity)
- Transport very heavy lites and IG units effortlessly in the processing plant or fabrication shop.

- Select glass from upright racks and move it to horizontal work stations, or vice versa.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical processing equipment.
- Handle heavy glass products,
including triple-glazed or quadruple-glazed units.
- Manipulate heavy IG units from a short distance using the movable control pendant.
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Benefits
- Ideal combination of economy and utility make this Powr-Grip's most popular production line vacuum lifter.
- Continuous 360º rotation and
powered 90º tilt provide a wide range of motion and precise tilt
control for glass manipulation.
- Standard high-flow vacuum system
for fast apply and release times and
increased worker productivity.
- Reduces risk of injury by tilting
heavy IG units under power.
- Movable control pendant enables operator to maintain a safe distance from glass while it is tilting.
- Robust industrial design
for long-term durability in demanding production settings.
- Numerous frame configurations
available to handle a wide variety of glass sizes and shapes.
- Many standardized options available to customize this vacuum lifter to your specific production needs.
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model:
MRPT89AC |
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OTHER PRODUCTS |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Positioners
(150 lbs [70 kg] Load Capacity)
- Ideal for fabricating small to medium insulating glass units.
- Enables a single worker to fabricate double-glazed products.
- Smooth rotation with adjustable tension permits quick, effortless glass positioning.
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Benefits
- Frees operator's hands for assembling IG units.
- Continuous 360º rotation provides access to all sides of sealed units.
- 4 tilt positions allow for ergonomic positioning of the load.
- Helps prevent worker fatigue and
avoid worker injury.
- Choice of bench mount or floor mount to customize work station.
- Powered vacuum system holds glass securely during processing and releases glass with no after-stick using a foot-operated control valve.
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models:
POSF1P9AC
POSB1P9AC |
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