19/08/2026
GLASS VACUUM LIFTING SOLUTIONS
SAFETY IS ENGINEERED BEFORE THE LIFT BEGINS
Handling large glass panels requires more than lifting power—it demands precision, control and uncompromising safety.
Glass vacuum lifters and smart installation robots have transformed façade construction, but safe performance depends on two essential factors: disciplined operation and selecting equipment for the complete lifting condition—not merely the weight of the glass.
BEFORE EVERY LIFT
• Match capacity to the complete condition
Confirm that the rated capacity is suitable for the glass weight, dimensions, orientation and lifting configuration.
• Prepare the glass surface
The contact area must be clean, dry, smooth and compatible with the suction pads.
• Inspect the vacuum system
Check the pads, seals, hoses, connections, valves, gauges, warning systems and power supply.
• Position the pads correctly
Keep suction pads clear of edges, joints, cracks, damaged areas and unsuitable protective films.
• Confirm a stable vacuum
Never raise or move the glass until the required vacuum level has been achieved and remains stable.
• Test low and slow
Perform a controlled test lift at minimal height to verify attachment, balance and stability.
• Secure the lifting area
Keep all personnel outside the lifting zone. No one should ever stand beneath a suspended glass panel.
• Respond immediately
Stop the operation if the vacuum level drops, the glass shifts or any abnormal condition appears.
• Respect operating limits
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding wind, temperature, surface condition and the actual site environment.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED SAFETY FRAMEWORKS
Our approach is guided by applicable international safety principles, including:
• BS EN 13155 — Non-fixed lifting attachments and vacuum lifters
• ASME B30.20 — Inspection, testing and operation of below-the-hook lifting devices
• ASME BTH-1 — Design criteria for below-the-hook lifting devices
• ISO 12100 — Machinery risk assessment and risk reduction
At XPLATFORM Group, we provide a complete range of glass lifting solutions—from compact vacuum lifters to smart installation robots.
Every solution must be selected according to three essential factors:
THE GLASS • THE APPLICATION • THE ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS
Safety is not simply a number on a capacity plate. It is the result of selecting the right equipment, completing the correct inspection and maintaining disciplined operation—every single time.
XPLATFORM GROUP
ENGINEERING TRUST IN EVERY LIFT
