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The increasing popularity of solar panels presents a new challenge to manufacturers and installers alike. That's why Wood's Powr-Grip® is pleased to offer a selection of hand-held vacuum cups and below-the-hook vacuum lifters that are designed to make handling solar panels more efficient, ergonomic and safe. WPG products utilize the power of vacuum to lift, maneuver and transport solar panels and related products. Unlike traditional handling methods, Powr-Grip's vacuum attaching equipment provides a convenient and secure way to move solar panels, with little risk of damage or injury:
- Flexible rubber vacuum pads used in WPG products attach securely to the materials, without harming most surfaces
- A red-line indicator or available Audio Alarm on Powr-Grip hand cups alerts the user of any significant vacuum loss.
- Vacuum gauges with colored zones on WPG vacuum lifters clearly indicate whether vacuum is sufficient for lifting.
- Indicator lights and warning buzzers signal when a Powr-Grip vacuum lifter is ready to move the load.
Whether you are handling materials to manufacture solar panels in the factory, retrofitting homes with solar panels, or installing solar systems in new buildings, Wood's Powr-Grip makes handling solar panels easier and safer.
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HAND-HELD VACUUM CUPS
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Description & Typical Applications
All WPG Vacuum Cups for Handling Solar Panels
- Put a handle where you need
it on solar panels using flat, curved, or even textured surfaces.
- Install any size solar panel that can be
lifted manually.

- Handle solar panels of nearly every size
and shape.
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Benefits
- Ergonomically designed to handle awkward panels with ease.
- Facilitates carrying loads on ladders, steps and scaffolding.
- Helps prevent worker fatigue and
avoid worker injury.
- Leaves panel edges free for accurate placement within openings.
- Rapid apply and release times
increase worker productivity.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
- 12-month warranty against defects
in materials or craftsmanship.
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all models |
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BELOW-THE-HOOK VACUUM LIFTERS |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG P1 Channel Lifter w/2 Vacuum Pads
(300 lbs [135 kg] Load Capacity)
- Lift and move heavy solar panels onto rooftops effortlessly.
- Perfect for installing solar panels at any angle.
- Install curved solar panels (with available G0750 vacuum pads),
- Handle solar panels in tight rooftop locations.
- Construct, repair or maintain solar panel systems on multi-story buildings.
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Benefits
- Most advantages of the P11104DC (see next item), but configured to handle compact solar panels.
- 180º rotation and 90º tilt provide a wide range of motion for load manipulation.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Self-contained DC power system enables
cord-free operation in the shop or at the installation site.
- Standard Dual Vacuum System helps
reduce risk of falling loads.
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model:
P1HV1102DC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG P1 Channel Lifter w/4 Vacuum Pads
(700 lbs [320 kg] or 600 lbs [270 kg] Load Capacity)
- Lift and move long, heavy solar panels effortlessly onto rooftops.
- Perfect for installing solar panels at any angle.
- Install curved solar panels (with
P11004DC).

- Handle solar panels between buildings and
scaffolding.

- Construct, repair or maintain solar panel systems on multi-story buildings.

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Benefits
- An economical solution for installing long solar panels.
- Low profile is ideal for installing
solar panels in tight work locations.
- 180º rotation and 90º tilt provide
a wide range of motion for manipulating solar panels.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Self-contained DC power system enables
cord-free operation in the shop or at the installation site.
- Available Dual Vacuum System helps
reduce risk of falling loads.
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models:
P11104DC
P11004DC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Manual Rotator/Tilters
(500 lbs [225 kg] or 700 lbs [320 kg] Load Capacity)
- Lift and move heavy solar panels effortlessly onto rooftops.
- Perfect for installing solar panels at any angle.

- Install curved solar panels (with available G0750 vacuum pads).
- Handle solar panels of practically any shape or size.

- Construct, repair or maintain solar panel systems on multi-story buildings.

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Benefits
- Multiple frame configurations
enable the operator to handle a wide variety of solar panel sizes and
shapes (see Spec Sheet).
- Linear configurations facilitate lengthwise attachment to curved lites (with available G0750 vacuum pads).
- Continuous 360º rotation and 90º
tilt provide a wide range of motion for manipulating solar panels.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Self-contained DC power system enables
cord-free operation in the shop or at the installation site.
- Available Dual Vacuum System helps
reduce risk of falling loads.
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models:
MRT49DC
MRT411LDC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Low-Profile Manual Rotator/Tilter 1100
with Pad Channel
(1100 lbs [500 kg] Load Capacity)
- Lift and move long, heavy solar panels effortlessly onto rooftops.
- Perfect for installing solar panels at any angle.
- Install curved solar panels (with available G0750 vacuum pads).
- Handle solar panels with a variety of different lengths.
- Handle solar panels between buildings and
scaffolding.
- Construct, repair or maintain solar panel systems on multi-story buildings.
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Benefits
- Linear design provides proper
support for long solar panels.
- Two frame configurations enable the
operator to handle a variety of solar panel sizes (see Spec Sheet).
- Low profile is ideal for installing solar panels in tight work locations.
- Standard Dual Vacuum System helps
reduce risk of falling loads.
- 180º rotation and 90º tilt provide
a wide range of motion for manipulating solar panels.
- Innovative tilt mechanism
significantly reduces operator effort.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Self-contained DC power system enables
cord-free operation in the shop or at the installation site.
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model:
MRTALPCH611LDC |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Quadra-Tilt Lifters 200 & 300
(200 lbs [90 kg] or 300 lbs [135]
capacity)
- Lift and move heavy solar panels effortlessly in the manufacturing plant or fabrication shop.
- Select glass or other material from vertical storage and move it easily to horizontal processing equipment, or vice versa.
- Ideal for manufacturing solar panels quickly and efficiently.
- Able to straddle surface obstructions with available vacuum pad spacers.
- Good for use in low headroom environments.
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Benefits
- Multiposition pad arms accommodate a wide variety of solar panel sizes and shapes (see Spec Sheet).
- Mechanical advantage of tilt mechanism significantly reduces the effort of tilting loads.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Choice of power systems to integrate easily into existing power supply of production facility.
- Available integrated hoist control with intelligent assist device (IAD) to enable smooth and precise maneuvering.

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models:
MTA4LP6FAC or MTA4LP6FAIR
MTA6LP6FAC or MTA6LP6FAIR |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Quadra-Tilt Lifter 360
(360 lbs [165 kg] capacity)
- Lift and move heavy solar panels effortlessly in the manufacturing plant or fabrication shop.
- Select glass or other material from vertical storage and move it easily to horizontal processing equipment, or vice versa.
- Ideal for manufacturing solar panels quickly and efficiently.
- Able to straddle surface obstructions with available vacuum pad spacers.
- Good for use in low headroom environments.
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Benefits
- Most advantages of the MTA4LP6F's and MTA6LP6F's plus greater load capacity and support for larger loads.
- Sliding adjustable pad mounts accommodate a wide variety of solar panel sizes and shapes (see Spec Sheet).
- Mechanical advantage of tilt mechanism significantly reduces the effort of tilting loads.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Choice of power systems to integrate easily into existing power supply of production facility.
- High-quality, industrial strength
construction for durability.
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models:
MTA8LP6FAC or MTA8LP6FAIR |
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Description & Typical Applications
WPG Quadra-Tilt Rotators 200 & 300
(200 lbs [90 kg] or 300 lbs [135]
capacity)
- Lift and move heavy solar panels effortlessly in the manufacturing plant or fabrication shop.

- Select glass or other material from vertical storage and move it easily to horizontal processing equipment, or vice versa.
- Excellent for loading and unloading vertical manufacturing equipment, as well.
- Ideal for manufacturing solar panels quickly and efficiently.
- Able to straddle surface obstructions with available vacuum pad spacers.
- Good for use in low headroom environments.
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Benefits
- All the advantages of the MTA4LP6F's and MTA6LP6F's plus continuous 360° rotation.
- Multiposition pad arms accommodate a wide variety of solar panel sizes and shapes (see Spec Sheet).
- Mechanical advantage of tilt mechanism significantly reduces the effort of tilting loads.
- Ergonomically designed to prevent operator fatigue and
avoid operator injury.
- Increases productivity while reducing chances of damage to solar panels.
- Continuous 360º rotation provides accuracy to adjust pitch of loads.
- Choice of power systems to integrate easily into existing power supply of production facility.
- Available integrated hoist control with intelligent assist device (IAD) to enable smooth and precise maneuvering.

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models:
MRTA4LP6FAC or MRTA4LP6FAIR
MRTA6LP6FAC or MRTA6LP6FAIR |
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