Secondary Safety Device - Glass
Rated Assembly Strength: 3000kg
8m Strap Length - SSD01 OCB
11m Strap Length - SSD02 OCB
Rated Assembly Strength: 3000kg
8m Strap Length - SSD01 OCB
11m Strap Length - SSD02 OCB
Glass vacuum lifters are specialist lifting attachments designed for the safe handling and positioning of glass and other smooth, non-porous materials. Used across glazing, construction, and installation projects, they provide a controlled solution for lifting, moving, and placing panels where precision and safety are critical.
Glass vacuum lifters use vacuum suction pads to create a secure seal on the load surface, allowing operators to lift and position glass safely with reduced risk of damage or slippage. By providing controlled handling and stable contact, they improve safety and efficiency when working with large, heavy, or fragile materials.
They are widely used across glazing, construction, façade installation, and maintenance applications for handling glass panels, curtain walling, and other smooth materials. Whether lifting internally or externally, vacuum lifters enable accurate positioning and controlled placement, particularly in environments where manual handling would be unsafe or impractical.
The most suitable glass vacuum lifter will depend on factors such as load weight, panel size, surface type, and lifting orientation. Some models are designed for compact or restricted-access environments, while others offer increased capacity and rotation for more complex installation work.
GGR Group supplies glass vacuum lifters for a wide range of applications across the UK, supporting both hire and purchase requirements. With a focus on specialist glazing and lifting solutions, we help customers select the most suitable equipment for their project, improving handling efficiency and supporting safer installation practices.
Rated Assembly Strength: 3000kg
8m Strap Length - SSD01 OCB
11m Strap Length - SSD02 OCB
Capacity: 70kg
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL01
Capacity: 135kg
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL03
Capacity: 135kg
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL03 IG
Capacity: 135kg
Rotation: Manual 180°
Tilt: 90°
Reference: VGL04
Capacity: 135kg
Rotation: Manual 180°
Tilt: 90°
Reference: VGL04 IG
Capacity: 250/90kg
Weight: 18/19.5kg
Vacuum: Single Circuit
Reference: VCL19
Capacity: 320kg
Rotation: Manual 180° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL11
Capacity: 320kg
Rotation: Manual 180° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL11 IG
Capacity: 320kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL17 IG & VGL18 IG
Capacity: 450kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Battery: 2 x 12v
Reference: VGL13
Capacity: 450kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL42
Capacity: 455kg
Rotation: Manual 180°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL26
Capacity: 500kg
Rotation: Manual 180° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL15
Capacity: 500kg
Rotation: Manual 180° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL15 IG
Capacity: 320kg - 635kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Feature: Quadra-Tilt Power
Reference: VGL35 IG
Capacity: 300-800kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL106 & VGL106GR
Capacity: 300-600kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Battery: 24v
Reference: VGL101 & VGL102
Capacity: 300-600kg
Rotation: Manual 360° lockable
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL107
Capacity: 600kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Feature: Tilt & rotate
Reference: VGL56
Capacity: 1000kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Feature: Tilt & rotate
Reference: VGL73
Capacity: 600kg
Rotation: Manual 180°
Feature: Lockable tilting at 15° intervals
Reference: VGL54
Capacity: 750kg
Rotation: Manual 360°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL37
Capacity: 450kg to 900kg
Rotation: Manual 360°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL39
Capacity: 1000kg
Rotation: Manual 270°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL63
Capacity: 750kg
Rotation: Manual 360°
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL46
Capacity: 750kg
Rotation: Manual 360°
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL43
Capacity: 800-1200kg
Reference: VGL95
Capacity: 1200kg
Rotation: Manual 270°
Feature: Hydraulic 90° tilt
Reference: VGL52A
Capacity: 1200kg
Rotation: Manual 270°
Feature: Hydraulic 90° tilt
Reference: VGL52
Capacity: 1650kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Feature: Hydraulic 90° tilt
Reference: VGL68
Capacity: 1800kg
Rotation: 360°
Tilt: 90° powered hydraulic
Reference: VGL91 & VGL92
Capacity: 2000kg
Rotation: Electric 360°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL57C
Capacity: 2600kg
Rotation: Powered 210°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL62
Capacity: 4000kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL69
Capacity: 3500kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Tilt: 90° hydraulic
Reference: VGL67
Capacity: 6000kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL99
Capacity: 8500kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Tilt: Hydraulic 90°
Reference: VGL97
Capacity: 200-250kg
Rotation: Manual Lockable 180°
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL20
Capacity: 400kg
Rotation: Manual 270°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL23
Capacity: 400kg & 600kg
Rotation: Manual 360°
Tilt: 90° hydraulic
Reference: VGL24 & VGL38
Capacity: 750kg
Rotation: Manual Lockable 270°
Tilt: Manual 90°
Reference: VGL61
Capacity: 900kg
Rotation: Manual 270°
Tilt: 90° hydraulic
Reference: VGL52C
Capacity: 1650kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Tilt: Powered 90°
Reference: VGL31
Capacity: 1200kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Tilt: 90° hydraulic
Reference: VGL27
Capacity: 2100kg
Rotation: Powered 360°
Tilt: Hydraulic 90°
Reference: VGL67CF
Capacity: 2000kg
Rotation: Manual 180°
Battery: 12v
Reference: VGL48
Capacity: 150-300kg
Lifts: Textured glass
Reference: VGL125
Capacity: 90-1000kg
Lifts: Textured glass
Reference: VGL140
Capacity: 400kg
Lifts: Textured glass
Reference: VGL120
Capacity: 1000kg
Lifts: Textured glass
Reference: VGL115
Capacity: 600kg
Reference: VGL32
Reference: WGGR151
Diameter: 300-330mm
Reference: KGGR461 & PGGR325
Capacity: N/A
Ref: AGT70
Diameter: 305mm
Reference: WGGR134
Diameter: 254mm
Reference: WGGR071
Diameter: 305mm
Reference: WGGR233
Diameter: 305mm
Reference: WGGR238
Diameter: 254mm
Reference: WGGR115
GGR’s range of glass vacuum lifters range from 70kg to 8500kg, from the smallest glass vacuum lifter in the GGR range, the Woods Powr-Grip MT1, the ever popular P11104 and MRT4, right through to the Hydraulica 6000, the UK’s largest capacity glass vacuum lifter.
Yes, GGR Group’s RTITB Below the Hook Vacuum Lifter Training Course equips operators with essential skills for safe and efficient lifting when using vacuum lifters.
Yes, most modern glass vacuum lifters are battery powered and designed with a dual-circuit vacuum system. This provides extra safety and reliability, ensuring secure handling of glass panels during lifting operations.
GGR Group’s glass vacuum lifters feature dual circuits, reserve tanks, non-return valves, gauges, low-vacuum alerts, Intelli-Grip failsafe’s, tilt/rotation locks, and battery indicators, ensuring maximum safety and reliability during lifting.
Match the lifter to panel weight and size. Confirm glass type (flat, curved, coated) suits pads. Specify rotation and tilt needs. Check headroom and lifting method (mini crane, tower crane etc). Share dimensions and orientation, and GGR will recommend the right model.
GGR’s lifters can handle standard, textured (etched/frosted), laminated, toughened, curved, coated, heat-resistant glass panels, and large-format curtain wall glazing. We also offer bespoke fabrication where we can tailor our glass vacuum lifters to your needs.
Yes. Glass vacuum lifters can be suspended from spider cranes, pick and carry cranes, articulated crawler cranes, tower cranes, mobile cranes, telehandlers (with hooks/attachments) and more.
Yes. Ideal for internal glazing. Battery-powered vacuum lifters operate in confined spaces with spider cranes, mini cranes and more.
A pump creates vacuum in suction pads; dual circuits with reserve tanks and non-return valves maintain hold, with gauges and low-vacuum alarms confirming safety while you lift, tilt or rotate.
GGR Group’s glass vacuum lifters improve safety and productivity with dual or quad circuits, reserve tanks and non-return valves, gauges and low-vacuum alarms. Precise tilt/rotation enables placement, capacities handle large panels, compact options suit installs, and Intelli-Grip diagnostics reduce error. These features ensure millimetre precision and uncompromised health and safety when installing glass, every time.
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