The UK’s largest capacity glass vacuum lifer was recently hired from leading lifting specialist GGR Group to help lift oversized glass, at one of London’s most famous department stores, Selfridges.

GGR’s 6000kg capacity Glass Vacuum lifter, the Hydraulica 6000 was hired to lift the 7.8 metre by 2.5 metre piece of glass into place, as part of extensive renovation works to Selfridges’ Flagship Oxford Street store.

Lifted by a truck mounted crane, the Hydraulica 6000 help install the 1700kg panel of glass seven metres from ground level, to form part of the shop front entrance at the popular shopping destination.

The Hydraulica 6000 is currently the largest capacity glass vacuum lifter in the UK. With a maximum capacity of 6000kg, this vacuum sucker features 360^o electric powered rotation and 90^o hydraulic tilt to assist in the manoeuvring of oversized, heavy loads.

Chris Lord, Technical Lifting Products director of GGR Group commented “As the largest capacity in its class, the Hydraulica 6000 was the perfect vacuum lifter for this big glazing project. Getting involved with such projects highlights our commitment and expertise to providing the most innovative and capable lifting products on the market. Of course lifting glass of this size is not an everyday project, but with equipment of this nature, we ensure that we stay ahead of the game to meet the demand of modern day building trends and specialist lifting requirements”.

The Hydraulica 6000 glass vacuum lifter is available for hire or purchase direct from the GGR Group and is offered complete with cable remote and extension arms and a transport stand as standard. A radio remote control is available as an optional extra.