Specifications – Wood’s Powr-Grip VL3000L User Manual
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VL3000: #35161
SPECIFICATIONS
Description:
Designed for use with a crane or other hoisting equipment, VL Series lifters
employ vacuum to hold a load for lifting in the upright orientation.
Model Number:
VL3000S (short center arm)
VL3000L (long center arm)
Pad Spread:
1
(to outer edges)
with 8"[20 cm] Hand Cups:
8" x 56" [205 mm x 1425 mm]
37" x 56" [937 mm x 1425 mm]
with 9" [23 cm] Hand Cups:
9" x 57" [231 mm x 1450 mm]
38" x 57" [963 mm x 1450 mm]
with 11" [28 cm] Hand Cups:
12" x 60" [305 mm x 1524 mm]
41" x 60" [1042 mm x 1524 mm]
Lifter Weight:
with 8"[20 cm] Hand Cups:
approx. 22 lbs [10 kg]
approx. 26 lbs [12 kg]
with 9" [23 cm] Hand Cups:
approx. 23 lbs [11 kg]
approx. 27 lbs [13 kg]
with 11" [28 cm] Hand Cups:
approx. 28 lbs [13 kg]
approx. 32 lbs [15 kg]
Load Capacity:
(rated on clean, smooth, nonporous flat surfaces
2
)
with 8"[20 cm] Hand Cups:
Maximum = 270 lbs [120 kg]
Per-Pad = 90 lbs [40 kg]
with 9" [23 cm] Hand Cups:
Maximum = 330 lbs [150 kg]
Per-Pad = 110 lbs [50 kg]
with 11" [28 cm] Hand Cups:
Maximum = 450 lbs [205 kg]
Per-Pad = 150 lbs [68.5 kg]
Operating Elevation:
Red-line vacuum indicator on hand cups may not perform reliably at
elevations above 5000 ft [1524 m]; contact Wood’s Powr-Grip or an
authorized dealer for assistance before using the lifter at such elevations.
Operating Temperatures:
10° to 120° F [-12° to 49° C]
Service Life:
This lifter is designed to have a service life of at least 20,000 lifting cycles,
when used and maintained as intended. Vacuum pads and other wear-out
items are excluded; see MAINTENANCE and REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST for
more information.
For the D
ISPOSAL OF THE
L
IFTER
after its service life, see
INTENDED USE.
ASME Standard BTH-1:
Design Category "B", Service Class "0" (see www.powrgrip.com for more
information)
!!-CE-!! Note: This symbol appears in the
INSTRUCTIONS
manual only when requirements of a CE Standard
are
different
from requirements of other standards that also apply to this vacuum lifter. CE requirements are
mandatory in geographical areas where CE Standards apply, but may be optional in other locations.
1
Specifications apply to lifters using Wood's Powr-Grip hand cups, as indicated. If another hand cup is used, consult the
manufacturer for specifications.
2
Load Capacity is based on a friction coefficient of 1; see MAINTENANCE: V
ACUUM
P
AD
M
AINTENANCE
: Friction Coefficient for
additional information.