Glass vacuum lifter

RHS designs and manufactures glass vacuum lifters and glass lifting equipment engineered for the safe, precise handling of panes, façades and glazing units. Built around a suction cup system with pneumatic control, our glass manipulators protect fragile surfaces while giving the operator full command over positioning, rotation and tilt, from the production line to the installation site.

On this page: 

• Vacuum suction technology
• Our glass vacuum lifter range
• Applications
• Customisation and safety
• Why choose an RHS glass lifting equipment
  
  

Customisation and safety

The right glass vacuum lifter configuration depends on a handful of factors we work through with you before specifying a unit:

• Pane weight and size
• Glass type - flat, curved or textured
• Rotation and tilt requirements

• Access and headroom at the installation point

Each vacuum line runs its own reserve tank, gauge and non-return valve, with a low-vacuum warning and an automatic failsafe that holds the grip if pressure drops, so the operator always knows the state of the lift. Pneumatic joystick control keeps rotation and tilt precise on both flat and curved glass, and pneumatic parking brakes lock the arm the moment it stops moving. For non-standard loads or access points, our technical team designs and helps commission a tailor-made configuration instead of forcing a standard unit to fit. 

Why choose an RHS glass vacuum lifter

An RHS glass vacuum lifter combines high-efficiency vacuum cups and responsive controls for accurate positioning, rotation and lifting, even on large or irregular formats, with a secure grip at every stage that minimises the risk of surface wear or accidental impact.

The ergonomic design supports the operator's movements, including for operators with disabilities or physical limitations, in line with RHS's wider push toward Industry 5.0: technology built to work with the operator, not around them.

That same commitment carries through after the sale, with spare parts, scheduled maintenance and direct technical assistance keeping every unit running at the precision it left the factory with.