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At Wood’s Powr-Grip®, continuous improvement isn’t a slogan — it’s part of our identity. For more than 60 years, our products have set the benchmark for safety, reliability, and innovation in vacuum lifting. Every enhancement, whether large or small, reflects the same guiding principle that’s driven us since day one: deliver products our… Read more »
by Dan Page Insulated metal panels (IMPs) can be challenging to lift, move, and install on the jobsite. Before vacuum lifting changed the game, the weight and size of IMPs required extra time, extra muscle, and extra… Read more »
Key Takeaways - Pump-Action Suction Cups Offer Clear Advantages: Safest suction cups on the marketNo unexpected releases thanks to visual vacuum indicatorHighest load capacity availableQuick and easy attachment to… Read more »
Suction cups are versatile tools that can be used to lift, move, and hold a variety of materials. They work by creating a vacuum between the cup and load's surface. The much higher pressure of the atmosphere then… Read more »
It is with great sadness that the Wood’s Powr-Grip family announces the passing of Keith Wood. Keith was born in Poplar, MT, on Jan. 28, 1936, to Howard and Beth Wood. His full name was Howard Keith Wood, after his… Read more »
