TPi July 2017

Mater ial handl ing & logist ics

Compact modular vacuum lifting system The new CM 3 compact modular vacuum lifting system from Vacuworx is designed for contractors who run compact equipment such as skid steers, track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators, to allow them to handle materials such as concrete slabs, steel plates and pipe up to 3 tonnes (6,600lb). highway and heavy construction, concrete construction, landscaping and manufacturing industries. Its vacuum and hydraulic lifting systems can be customised for many applications and lift capacities.

configurations interchangeably to be able to lift a variety of material weights and sizes. The adjustable spreader bar for double pads extends from 61" to 85" (measured from outside to outside of the seal channels). Flat and pipe pads are sold separately to meet specific needs. The CM 3 is operated by a hydraulically driven vacuum pump using the auxiliary hydraulics from the host machine (minimum 10 GPM required with maximum 3,000 psi). With quick-connect hydraulic hoses and a universal mounting plate assembly, the CM 3 can be quickly attached to a variety of host machines. In addition, the unit is equipped with a factory pre-set flow control valve to ensure optimal performance with any equipment. Designed for both job-site durability and practicality, the CM 3 is supplied with steel legs for storage, which can either be removed or rotated up when the system is in use. Founded in 1999 in Oklahoma, USA, Vacuworx engineers and manufactures heavy-duty material handling equipment for the oil and gas, water and sewer,

Standard models lift a variety of materials including steel pipe (with most types of coating), plastic pipe (PVC, fibreglass and long flexible pipe), ductile iron pipe, concrete pipe, pre- cast concrete slabs, pre-cast concrete culverts, concrete road barriers, saw cut concrete (demolition or rehabilitation), landscape pavers, steel plate and piling and road plate. Lifters can be attached to hydraulic excavators and backhoes (with or without a coupler system), wheel or track type loaders, cranes, pipe layers, skid steers, forklifts and knuckle booms, and can also be mounted for a variety of in-plant applications. Vacuworx – USA requests@vacuworx.com www.vacuworx.com

Claimed to be the first vacuum lifting solution of its kind, the CM 3 brings heavy-duty material handling capabilities to larger capacity compact equipment such as skid steers and track loaders. With a modular design and lift capacity of up to 6,600lb depending on the pad or pads used, the CM 3 is adaptable to a wide range of applications including concrete slab removal, road or trench plate placement and some pipe applications. The CM 3 with standard mounting plate weighs the same as a standard skid steer bucket, so it does not affect the lift capacity of the host machine. The rugged, all-steel unit is designed to accommodate single or double pad

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