How Elevation Affects Vacuum Cup Performance

by Jessica Smith Key Points High elevations can reduce lifting capacity. If your location exceeds 5000 feet [1524 m], check the Specifications page of your instructions manual for the maximum operating elevation. When lifting in high elevations, be extra careful to make sure the vacuum pads and load material's surfaces are clean. … Read more »


Wood's Powr-Grip Lands at O'Hare International Airport

by David Peters When he signed into law the O'Hare Modernization Act on August 6th, 2003, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich had a lot on his mind. Some 433 acres of land had to be acquired by the city of Chicago, and the St. Johannes Cemetery would have to be relocated. Perhaps furthest from his mind was the question of how the glass in… Read more »


Wood's Powr-Grip Solves the Problem of Handling Loads in Wet Conditions

For many Wood's Powr-Grip customers, working in the wet is unavoidable: Installations have to be done in every kind of weather, and stone working normally involves wet conditions. Powr-Grip makes hand cups and vacuum lifters specially designed to deal with these conditions. There are two main aspects of wet working conditions: The… Read more »


WPG was on the DIY Network!

by David Peters Have you ever wondered where your vacuum hand cups come from? Sure, you know they're a Wood's Powr-Grip product made in Laurel, Montana. But have you ever pondered what goes into their creation; the design; the magic? In November the nation witnessed the making of a hand held vacuum cup on one of DIY Network's (Do… Read more »

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