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 »

by Jessica Smith When using a below-the-hook vacuum lifter to maneuver a heavy load, it is absolutely essential that control of that load is maintained throughout the entire process. For this reason, wind is one of the… Read more »

by Jessica Smith Key Points High elevations can reduce lifting capacity. If your location exceeds 5000 feet [1524 m], check the Specifications page of your instructions manual for the maximum operating elevation. … Read more »

by David Peters When he signed into law the O'Hare Modernization Act on August 6th, 2003, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich had a lot on his mind. Some 433 acres of land had to be acquired by the city of Chicago, and… Read more »

For many Wood's Powr-Grip customers, working in the wet is unavoidable: Installations have to be done in every kind of weather, and stone working normally involves wet conditions. Powr-Grip makes hand cups and vacuum… Read more »

by David Peters Have you ever wondered where your vacuum hand cups come from? Sure, you know they're a Wood's Powr-Grip product made in Laurel, Montana. But have you ever pondered what goes into their creation;… Read more »