WPG News

Powr-Grip Vacuum Lifters Improve Stone Handling

by Lisa Hagel Handling stone can be a difficult and sometimes hazardous job. That's why Wood's Powr-Grip's below-the-hook vacuum lifters are specifically designed to make stone handling easier and safer. These lifters… Read more »


Repair or Recertify Your Vacuum Lifter

by Katherine Bitz & Joe Landsverk Need a Repair? Click Here Regular maintenance of below-the-hook vacuum lifters is crucial, but often neglected. If you haven't done so yet, now is an excellent time to review the… Read more »


The Lifter for Bulletproof Windshields

by David Peters When it comes to installing windshields and windows in a vehicle, nothing does it quite like the line-up of hand-held vacuum cups from Wood's Powr-Grip. The LJ6VH has a vertical handle and a concave… Read more »


Get a Grip on Patterned Glass

Lifting, moving and positioning patterned glass can be a challenge! Did you know that Wood's Powr- Grip has hand-held vacuum cups designed for handling textured or patterned glass? Ideal for handling shower doors and… Read more »


WPG Donates Lifter Use to Zoo Montana

by David Peters On March 12th, in the hour before sunrise, a small, diverse group gathered on a 2-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Billings, MT. Predawn yawns were stifled by the steam rising from coffee cups in… Read more »


WPG Lifter Capacity Design Factors

by Gary Bond A lot of outrageous claims are made when it comes to vacuum lifting devices: If the pads are bigger, it's obviously better. And if the frame is heavier, it will obviously lift more. Various countries and… Read more »