Braxton-Bragg's Pneumatic Vacuum Lifter
![Braxton-Bragg Pneumatic Vacuum Lifter](/ext/resources/Issues/2019/03-March/50-SW0319_Material01_BraxtonBragg.jpg)
Braxton-Bragg offers the Pneumatic Vacuum Lifter for marble slabs, which is suitable to lift fragile or large-sized pieces. Details include:
- Structure with 0° to 90° pneumatic tilting providing the ability to work more easily
- Continuous vacuum pump powered by compressed air
- Vacuum gauge with graduated colored scale to more easily monitor the degree of vacuum
- Powerful and quiet vacuum generator with reduced air consumption of 100 lt/min
- Operating pressure 4/6 bar
- Blocking/unblocking rapid device for longitudinally adjusting the pads and 0° to 90° adjustment by unthreading the pads
- Gaskets made of rubberized fabric and mousse suitable for smooth, flamed and bushhammered surfaces
- High-limit yielding steel suction pads made of first-quality materials
GranQuartz's Xtreme Transportation Racks
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Designed specifically for handling stone, Xtreme Transportation Racks by GranQuartz are rugged and built to last even in extreme shop conditions. The racks are fabricated using hot-dipped galvanized steel and come in two sizes, 78”L x 43”W x 58”H and 96”L x 43”W x 68”H and are shipped for simple assembly with optional wheel kit sold separately. The non-marking transparent rubber-lined surfaces protect stone from damage during transport and each rack includes eight steel uprights and straps to safely secure stone for moving. While the racks have a capacity rating of over 2,000 pounds, they are not recommended for use with full slabs.
Groves, Inc.'s Transport Rack
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The Transport Rack by Groves, Inc. is designed to be a solution for fabrication and transportation of products to the jobsite. With fork lift hoops, hold down bars and riveted rubber uprights, this rack was made to make the transport of your material fast, easy and safe. Optional caster kits are also available to make the rack even easier to maneuver.
Groves, Inc.'s Bundle Rack
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The Bundle Rack from Groves, Inc. is designed to store bundles or slabs in your shop or warehouse with ease. It’s made to store your bundles or slabs while protecting them with the company’s patented rail design -- made to hold two-by-four’s that protect the edges of your product, as well as the rack. With the 11-inch connecting tubes, you’re able to butt up rails together in a straight line as long as you need it to be.
No Lift Install System's material handling equipment
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If you are a stone shop owner, you know the risks that lifting 3cm counter poses to your installers. But do you know the costs? On average, stone shops lose $12,000 to $15,000 a year due to lost productivity and breakage. This can easily double with a workers compensation claim or the loss of a skilled installer.
So, what’s the solution? Is there a way to reduce unnecessary labor and breakage while also avoiding install related injuries? The answer is “yes,” and the way is the No Lift Install System.
The No Lift Install System is a cart that mechanically lifts, safely rotates and easily rolls heavy and awkward countertops into place.
Omni Cubed's The Aqua-Jaw Carry Vise
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The Aqua-Jaw™ Carry Vise™ from Omni Cubed® provides an ergonomic hand-hold for lifting and moving heavy slabs. The clamps use a vise action to securely hold onto materials for safer and easier carrying over various terrains, including stairs. Aqua-Jaws open wide (to 4.25”) for built-up laminated and mitered edges, and can accommodate 800 lbs. per pair.
Omni Cubed's Pro-Cart AT2
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The Pro-Cart AT2 by Omni Cubed reduces the physical burden on workers by helping easily and safely transport very large and cumbersome stone over challenging terrains and other obstacles such as curbs, stairs and gravel. The AT2 has collapsible clamp uprights for convenient removal and tilting of stone, an innovative adjustable wheelbase to match variable stair treads and folding caster rails for compact transport and storage. The AT2 accommodates up to 1,000 pounds, yet weighs less than 65 pounds.
Regent Stone Products' Stone Pro Rock Jockey
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The Stone Pro Rock Jockey’s purpose is to eliminate additional personnel needed for moving slabs safely. (Part #: 24MH0038) Available from Regent Stone Products, the Stone Pro Rock Jockey features:
- Remote control
- Remote activated clamp trigger release
- 360 degrees continuous turning capability
- Built-in clutch to retard crosswind effects
- Industrial grade construction
- Weatherproof
- Rechargeable self-contained military-grade components
Regent Stone Products' Abaco Little Giant
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The Abaco Little Giant 50mm slab lifter from Regent Stone Products is the best and most popular stone lifter in stone fabrication shops across the world. (Part #: 24MH0250) Features include:
- Strong and secure
- Strong lifting pin
- Lower overall height
- Straight lift
- Large grip range
- Swivel shackle included
Salem Stone's SmartLift
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Salem Stone, partnering with SmartLift, brings you the SL 580 Maxi. This multifunctional, self-driven lifting device is agile and stable – excellent for the easy lifting and moving of stone slabs weighing well over half a ton. With its multifunctional swivel head, high-lifting capacity and precise movements, the SL 580 Maxi is ideal for indoor lifting jobs. This powerful piece of equipment comes equipped with two vacuum circuits with two pumps, features side-shift capabilities of up to 3.9 inches for precision adjustments and is easily transported in a van or on a trailer. The SL 580 Maxi, along with other SmartLift devices for both indoor and outdoor use, is labor-saving and significantly improves the work environment.
Salem Stone's PT10FS10TAIR
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Salem Stone is your source for material handling equipment. Partnering with Wood’s Powr-Grip, Salem brings you one of the best stone lifters on the market – the PT10FS10TAIR. This vacuum lifter has established itself as the main workhorse for handling stone slabs in fabrication shops. It features powered tilting, 10 specially designed vacuum pads and an impressive 1500-pound [680 kg] capacity. Specialized vacuum pads attach quickly to uneven surfaces, handling both unfinished and finished slabs. Individual pad shutoffs allow the lifter to attach to oddly shaped slabs, while a high-flow vacuum system provides a quick release, increasing efficiency. The PT10 continues to be a valuable tool to stone workers, reducing material breakage and manpower needs, while increasing safety.
Stone Boss' Panther Shop Carts
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Panther Shop Carts from Stone Boss are used to transport cut and finished material around the shop and jobsite. They are constructed of high-quality steel with a 3000-pound capacity and available in 12- and 18-inch decks.
Weha's large Double Sided Transport A Frame Racks
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The Weha 8’ (96” x 43” x 68”) Large Double Sided Transport A Frame Racks for granite, marble, quartz, natural, engineered stone, Dekton, countertops and island pieces have been rated as one of the best transport A frame stone material handling equipment on the marketing and will literally last 15 years or more. They come with forklift receivers to lift from all four sides of the A frame. The base and uprights come with replaceable rubber to prevent scratches, 10 (5 per side) uprights and tie down straps for secure transport. Wheels are not included.
Weha's Weha V Cart Flip Cart
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The Weha V Cart Flip Cart - 2200 lb. capacity for granite, marble, quartz, engineered stone, quartzite and other sheet material is made for moving pieces all over the shop. It allows you to flip the stone from the polished side to the back side and vice versa. All areas on the cart that the stone comes in contact with are lined with rubber to provide protection from scratches or damage to the stone. The Weha V Cart base is a solid 38- x 36-inch platform that can easily hold stone without the concern of turning over.
Wood's Powr-Grip's N4300 Hand-Held Vacuum Cup
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Designed specifically for the stone industry, the N4300 Hand-Held Vacuum Cup from Wood’s Powr-Grip combines Powr-Grip’s ABS plunger and a durable metal handle. The result is an ideal vacuum cup for handling stone products. The ABS plunger does not rust in wet conditions and the metal handle resists grit and contaminates that are common in stoneworking facilities.