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Optimizing Safety When Using Vacuum Lifting Systems
Switching from conventional lifting methods to air-powered (or vacuum-based) solutions presents a transformative approach to workplace lifting. Not only does this technology amplify efficiency, but it also mitigates various immediate and long-lasting health concerns....
When Vacuum Lifting is the Right Choice for Material Handling
Material handling covers many tools and techniques, each with strengths and weaknesses. Traditional lifting methods have served us well, but as our needs evolve, so does technology. Traditional lifting techniques, such as forklifts and crane systems, have been the...
Why Certain Industries Rely on Permanent Lifting Magnets
With the pace of technological evolution, numerous tools have been developed to simplify operations across various industries. An example of this innovation is the lifting magnet. This unique instrument is no ordinary magnet; it's a powerful device designed with...
A Shift in Lifting: The Merits of Vacuum Lift Systems
Vacuum Sheet Lifters - A Design Revolution How do you lift flat, delicate, non-magnetic materials without risking damage? Vacuum sheet lifters, with their adjustable lifting beams, bring an unmatched solution to this problem. Specifically designed for thin,...
Examining Permanent Lifting Magnets and Their Applications
A permanent lifting magnet harnesses the power of magnetic fields to carry out their lifting operations. The principle is straightforward: when activated, the magnet induces a strong magnetic field, facilitating the attraction and retention of ferromagnetic materials,...
The Impact of Continuous Operation on Vacuum Lifting Devices
Continuous operation of vacuum lifting devices is integral to many industrial processes. While these devices are designed to withstand regular use, the constant operation can impact their performance and lifespan, particularly focusing on the vacuum generator and the...
Product Documentation
Permadur Industries: family-owned below-the-hook lifting equipment leader since 1972, focused on safety, productivity, and efficiency from Hillsborough, NJ.
Permadur Vacuum Systems for safe handling of glass, aluminum, composites, and sheet goods—electric, air, or battery powered with custom pad arrangements.
Permadur Plate Handling Systems with fail-safe magnets for plate steel—AC or battery powered, selective controls, and single-sheet lift from stack.
Permadur Multiple Part Handling Systems for oxy, plasma, and laser tables—load plate and remove parts and skeletons in one lift to maximize torch-on time.
Permadur Lifting Magnets—electro-permanent (AC or battery) and rare-earth manual magnets for sheet, plate, block, rounds, and structural shapes.
Permadur Load Positioners—hydraulic hoist-to-load link for precision lift/lower up to 40,000 lbs with 3″–12″ stroke and <0.001" positioning accuracy.
Series 2550 with 50 BP-1600 magnets on a 30′ load beam — Manitowoc Crane 109 application.
PERMADUR Series 1530 plate/multiple part handling system with 30 BP-1600×48 magnets on a 10′ beam, row and magnet selectivity, Safety Indicator Lighting, and radio plus pendant controls.
PERMADUR Series 1326 plate/multiple part handling system with 26 BP-1600×48 magnets on a 20′ beam, row selectivity, Safety Indicator Lights, radio and pendant controls, and plate grabs.
PERMADUR Series 918 plate handling system with 18 TP-2000 magnets on a 36′ beam, fork truck or crane suspension, 24VDC battery power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 918 plate handling system with 18 FP-4000 magnets on a 54′ beam, double-hook mobile crane attachment, 24VDC battery power (~400 lifts), and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 824 plate handling system with 24 TP-2000 magnets on a 36′ beam, row and column selectivity, 460 VAC power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 816 plate handling system with 16 FP-4000 magnets on a 44′ beam, row selectivity, on-board 24 VDC battery power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 714 plate/disc/skeleton handling system with 14 TP-2000 magnets on a 25′ beam, disc/skel ON modes, 460 VAC power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
Permadur Series 618 plate/strip vacuum handling system with 1500 Power Pac, fixed sling, strip selector valve, and 6 swivel crossarms.
PERMADUR Series 612 and Series 408 plate handling systems with 1500 and 750 Power Pacs, shared-crane suspension, and ON/OFF/OFF hoist/radio interface.
PERMADUR Series 612 thin plate handling with BPR-350 ElectroPerm magnets for single-plate lifts off stack down to 16–18 ga., up to 1″ thick (2100# max.).
PERMADUR Series 612 plate handling system with 12 TP-2000 magnets on a 36′ beam, row selectivity, on-board 24 VDC battery power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 612 jacket handling system with 3000 Power Pac, 12 VPN-16EL-30 pads on a 50′ beam, low headroom, and ON/OFF/OFF crane interface.
PERMADUR Series 515 plate/part handling system with 1500 Power Pac, VPN-20-30 and VPN-6SO-30 pads on a 10′ beam for 8′×12′ plate (up to 4″ thick).
PERMADUR Series 510 plate handling system with 10 FP-4000 magnets on a 14′ beam, row selectivity, 460 VAC power, and Safety Indicator Lighting.
PERMADUR Series 408 plate/part handling system with 1500 Power Pac, 8 VPN-24-30 pads on a 36′ beam for 10′×40′ plate, double-hook crane, 460 VAC.
PERMADUR Series 408 plate/part vacuum system with 1500 Power Pac, eight VPN-24-30 pads on a 36′ beam for 10′×40′ plate, 460 VAC, double-hook crane.
PERMADUR Series 406 plate/disc vacuum system: 330 Power Pac, six VPN-16-30 pads in a box frame for 64″ OD discs, 8000 lb capacity, 460 VAC.
PERMADUR Series 204 vacuum plate handling with 330 Power Pac, four VPN-24-30 pads on a 10′ beam for 6′×20′ plate, 8000# max, 115 VAC.






