Wood’s Powr-Grip (WPG), a U.S. manufacturer of tools and equipment for handling glass and other materials, is marking its 60th year in business in 2024.
Safety should always be at the forefront – whether in the fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Manufacturers continue to develop products that not only make handling slabs and other large stone pieces safer, but also help to increase production and installation efficiency.
Listed in alphabetical order, this article showcases the latest stone material handling equipment from: Braxton-Brag, GranQuartz, Groves Inc., No LIft Install System Inc., Omni Cubed, Regent Stone Products, Salem Stone, Stone Boss, Weha, and Wood’s Powr-Grip.
The PT10FS10AIR vacuum lifter from Wood’s Powr-Grip has established itself around the world as the main workhorse for handling stone slabs in fabrication shops.
Specifically designed for handling stone slabs, Wood’s Powr-Grip’s MT Series Stone Lifters feature a 90-degree (manual) tilt using an above-center pivot that enables slabs to hang upright when lifted from storage or display racks and tilt to flat when lowered to bridge saws or work tables.
Specifically designed for handling stone slabs, Wood Powr-Grip’s MT (manual tilt) Series Stone Lifters feature 90° tilt using an above-center pivot that enables slabs to hang upright when lifted from storage or display racks and tilt to flat when lowered to bridge saws or work tables.
The Wood’s Powr-Grip PT10HV11F vacuum lifter is
establishing itself as a workhorse in stone fabrication shops worldwide. The
unit features power tilt, 10 vacuum pads measuring 10 inches (25 mm), an
impressive 1,500-pound (680-kg) capacity and robust construction.
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