Videos
Introduction to Your New Vacuum Lifter
This video provides customers with some early guidance after they receive their new vacuum lifter. This includes: a first look at a new label that contains a QR code for accessing digital-only Operating Instructions and other documents, navigation of a lifter product page at WPG’s website, plus information about downloading the WPG App, and registering a lifter.
Changing the Offset of Pivoting Pad Mounts
Pivoting pad mounts enable vacuum lifters to handle windows with mullions or other materials with surface obstructions.
WPG 8-Inch Vacuum Pad Redesign
WPG’s standard vacuum pad for 8” hand cups make our most popular Powr-Grips even easier to use! When the hand cup is firmly applied to a smooth, flat surface, this updated pad instantly grips the material, keeping it in place until the user quickly finishes the vacuum attachment by pumping the hand-cup plunger.
Fast Glass Install with WPG Forklift Adapter
Time lapse video showing complete glass install from crate to opening in just about 10 minutes. The team at Automatic Doors of Montana installed 15 lights in 6 hours with the MRTA8 and Fork Lift/Adapter. Not a bad days work!
Using the P1 to Lift Flat Loads
Learn how to use the P1 Vacuum Lifter to lift flat loads! This safety video outlines best practices for safely lifting loads in the flat position using a Powr-Grip® P1 vacuum lifter (demonstrated with the P1-1104-DC model). While the demo uses a specific model, the guidance applies to all Powr-Grip® lifters with on-center tilt capability and tilt latches/locks. View Product Page
How to assemble a P2 Lifter
A P2 Channel Lifter is made by selecting a Lift Frame, and two Pad Channels.P2's have a larger pad spread and capacity than P1's, but are similar to operate and maintain.If you already have a P1, all you need to do is buy a P2 Lift Frame and another Pad Channel of the same type already on your P1. View Product Page
Curved-Load Adapter Kit Assembly
Installing the MRTA8-DC3 Curved-Glass Pad Frame Option #93720 View More
Lifter Won't Detach? Try This
Sometimes, when lifting loads in the flat position, suction cup lifters have trouble releasing. Here's the simple reason why, and how you can fix it!
WPG's MRPT16 Vacuum Lifter In Action
Our friends at Swithenbank Construction with Qualcon Glazing sent us photos of a large glass install they completed in Elk, CA. Some of the windows were as large as 10'x20' and weighing up to 1800 lbs.! They leased our MRPT16 with integrated counterbalancer to get the job done safely and efficiently. The crew completed installing 11 windows in a 9 hour day! http://www.swithenbankconstruc... View Product Page