Vacuum Lifting Systems for Controlled Material Handling

Any operation that moves heavy, fragile or high-value products needs the right material handling equipment. Bohl helps customers evaluate lifting solutions that improve efficiency, protect materials and support a safer working environment.

For applications involving sheet metal, glass, wood panels, stone, sealed cartons, packaged goods or other materials that require controlled surface contact, vacuum lifting systems can help reduce manual handling while improving load control. Bohl supports standard and custom below-the-hook lifting solutions, including vacuum, electric, manual and pneumatic options, designed around your material, workflow and working environment.

Whether you need help evaluating a vacuum lifting option, supporting a vacuum lifter with a crane or jib system, or developing a custom below-the-hook device for a specialized application, our team can help identify the right path forward.

Precision Power for Delicate Loads

Not every load is heavy and rugged. Some materials are fragile, high-value, finished or easily marked, requiring a lifting solution that delivers control without damaging the surface.

Vacuum lifting systems use suction to engage the load across contact points, helping protect materials while improving control during lifting and positioning. Depending on the application, vacuum lifting may be appropriate for materials such as:

• glass panels
• polished stone
• finished sheet metal
• laminated boards
• sealed cartons
• coated surfaces
• wood panels
• packaged goods



Whether you are moving large sheets, fragile panels or finished materials, the right vacuum lifting approach can help reduce manual handling, improve ergonomics and support more consistent workflow.

Specialized Vacuum and Sheet or Plate Lifting Systems

Vacuum and sheet lifting systems can be tailored to the material, environment and production pace. For sheet metal, plate, panels and other broad-surface materials, the right lifting solution should provide secure grip strength, controlled movement and support across the load.

Bohl can help evaluate factors such as material type, surface condition, weight, dimensions, deflection, cycle frequency, lift path and operator interaction to determine whether vacuum lifting, magnetic lifting, a custom below-the-hook device or another solution is the best fit.

Heavy-Duty Solutions for Metal Fabrication

Handling large sheet metal or plate can be physically demanding and difficult to control. Vacuum lifting systems may help simplify handling by reducing manual contact, supporting more even load distribution and helping protect finished surfaces.

For metal fabrication applications, Bohl can help evaluate whether a vacuum lifter, magnetic lifter, lifting beam, spreader bar, jib crane, bridge crane or custom below-the-hook device is best suited to the material and process.

Vacuum Tube Lifters for High-Speed Packing

When handling cartons, bags, pails and packaged goods, vacuum tube lifters can help support fast, repetitive lifting tasks in high-volume environments. These ergonomic material handling devices use vacuum suction to lift, move and lower loads, making them useful for palletizing, depalletizing, packing and end-of-line handling applications.

Bohl can help determine whether a vacuum tube lifter, lift assist, jib crane, workstation crane or other ergonomic lifting solution is appropriate for your workflow, load range and cycle requirements.

Vacuum Lifting Options for Fragile, Finished and High-Value Materials

Glass, polished stone, finished panels and other fragile or high-value materials require careful handling. Vacuum lifting solutions can help lift and position these materials while reducing direct manual contact and helping protect the surface.

For glass handling applications, we can help evaluate load dimensions, weight range, surface condition, handling orientation, travel path, available crane support and operator requirements.

Quality Equipment and Customized Solutions

Bohl supports standard and custom lifting solutions for applications that require vacuum handling, lift assist equipment or vacuum-compatible crane support. Depending on the application, solutions may include vacuum lifters, vacuum tube lifters, jib cranes, workstation cranes, lifting beams, custom below-the-hook devices or supporting crane components.

For custom applications, Bohl Crane and Bohl Machine collaborate to create lifting solutions built around the load, process and working environment. 

Request Vacuum Lifting Support Today

Need help lifting delicate, finished, awkward or repetitive loads? Bohl Crane can help evaluate your application and determine whether a vacuum lifting system, lift assist, crane system, custom below-the-hook device or vacuum-compatible component is the right fit.

Our team can help you with a custom quote.