TPi January 2010

A Vacuworx vacuum lifter in operation

developments products &

Vacuum lifting for increased safety and efficiency

Steel pipes from the Czech Republic Železárny Veselí is a producer of steel tubes according to DIN 2393. ODs range from 6 to 108mm, while wall thicknesses range from 0.5 to 5mm. The company can also offer seamless tubes according to DIN 2391, and welded steel tubes (DIN 2394) in diameters from 10 to 40mm and wall thickness 0.8 to 2mm. Seamless injection tubes for diesel engines are available in dimensions 6 x 2mm, 7 x 2.5mm, 8 x 2.5mm, 10 x 3mm and 13 x 4mm. The above materials can be divided in precise lengths with brushed ends. Thecompanyalsoproduces steel welded tubes (black or galvanised) according to DIN 2458, 2440 or 2444, and welded steel section (black or galvanised). Železárny Veselí – Czech Republic pokorna.martina@steel-holding.cz www.steel-holding.cz

steel tanks and coated pipe. The lifting pads utilise a special seal material to protect the coating from damage while providing a secure and safe lift. A closed frequency wireless remote control system provides the equipment operator with the ability to manoeuvre the material being lifted from the host machine with precision and with no additional personnel required. A number of additional fail-safe features are also incorporated, including visual and audible low vacuum alarms, and a reserve vacuum tank.

Vacuworx International, an expert in vacuum lifting, has a solution to meet the requirements of contractors and manufacturers who are faced with increasing demands for safer and more efficient job sites. The company’s products are used in many industries, including field applications, manufacturing facilities and storage facilities. Vacuworx lifters can be attached to a number of carriers, such as excavators, wheel or track type loaders, cranes, pipelayers and forklifts. They are designed to operate with a material specific pad assembly that can accommodate many types of material, such as steel pipe, plastic pipe, concrete pipe, flat steel plate, concrete slab,

Models are available with capacities from 3 tons to over 20 tons.

Vacuworx International – USA www.vacuworx.com

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