Quattrolifts vacuum lifters
Vacuum Lifters by Material
Quattrolifts vacuum lifters handle glass, stone, granite, marble, and sheet metal. Pick the material you work with and see the right machines for the job.
Glass Vacuum Lifters
22 machines for glaziers, shopfitters, and curtain-wall installers. Manual, battery, and self-propelled.
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Stone Vacuum Lifters
Vacuum lifting equipment for stone, slabs, granite, and marble. Handle natural and engineered stone slabs from 330 lb to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) with one operator instead of a lifting crew.
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Granite Vacuum Lifters
Vacuum lifting equipment for granite slabs and countertops. Lift, tilt, and place granite from 330 lb to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) with one operator, in the shop and on site.
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Sheet Metal Lifters
Vacuum lifting equipment for sheet metal and steel plate. Lift smooth metal panels and plate from 330 lb to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) with one operator, no slings or magnets.
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Which material page should you start on?
Most buyers know their material before they know their machine. The fastest route to the right Quattrolifts unit is the page that matches what you handle every day.
glass vacuum lifters — go to glass vacuum lifters. Glaziers, shopfitters, and facade installers find the full machine range there, including the Express battery units and the Vector self-propelled lifters used on commercial AU sites.
granite vacuum lifters — go to granite vacuum lifters. The page covers polished versus honed finishes, the 3 cm slab weight problem, and the tilt-and-place workflow used in residential and commercial fit-outs.
stone vacuum lifters — go to stone vacuum lifters. The right starting point for fabricators running mixed materials through one shop.
sheet metal lifters — go to sheet metal lifters. The page covers the oil-film problem, the magnet versus vacuum trade-off, and the capacity range for stacked-sheet handling.
Buyers in AU and NZ can hire any of these machines from regional dealer partners under Australia Standards and AS/NZS 4801 compliance, including tilt tray delivery to the AU site.
Compare materials at a glance
| Material | Primary use case | Capacity range | Recommended range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | Glazing, curtain wall, shopfitting | 330 to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) | Express, Vector |
| Stone (mixed) | Fabrication of granite, marble, engineered slabs | 330 to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) | Mule, Vector, Omni |
| Granite | Countertop cut, polish, and install | 330 to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) | Mule (shop), Vector (site) |
| Marble | Tile and slab handling in fit-outs | 330 to 1,320 lb (150 to 600 kg) | Mule, Vector |
| Sheet metal | Stacked-sheet, plate, coated panels | 330 to 1,800 lb (150 to 820 kg) | Glassboy, Omni, Vector |
| Engineered quartz | Heavy 3 cm slab fabrication and install | 880 to 1,800 lb (400 to 820 kg) | Vector 1320, Vector 1800 |
Guides & Resources
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Guide
Sheet Metal and Steel Plate Lifters: Handling Panels on Site
A sheet metal lifter uses vacuum suction to grip flat panels and steel plate, letting one or two operators move loads that would otherwise need a crew. Vacuum lifters handle smooth, non-porous sheet up to several tonnes safely, both in the workshop and on site, with no edge marking or sling damage.
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How to Move Heavy Stone and Granite Slabs Without Cracking Them
Move stone and granite slabs upright, never flat, supporting the full face so bending stress cannot build. Use a vacuum lifter rated above the slab weight, lift slowly, keep the load close, and clear the crew from underneath. Most cracks come from flex and point loads, not weight alone.
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What Is a Slab Lifter? How Vacuum Lifters Move Stone and Granite
A slab lifter is a machine that grips and moves heavy stone, glass, or metal slabs using vacuum suction or mechanical clamps. Vacuum slab lifters seal suction pads against the slab face, then a pump removes air so atmospheric pressure holds the load, letting one operator place panels safely.
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How Much Does Marble Weigh? Slab Weights by Size and Thickness
Marble weighs about 170 lb per cubic foot (2,720 kg per cubic metre). A polished 2 cm slab runs roughly 12.8 lb per sq ft (62 kg per m2), and a 3 cm slab about 19 lb per sq ft (93 kg per m2). A full 3 cm jumbo slab commonly weighs 900 to 1,100 lb (410 to 500 kg).
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How Much Does a Granite Slab Weigh? Sizes, Weights and Safe Handling
Granite weighs about 13 lb per square foot at 2 cm thickness (54 kg/m2) and about 16.6 lb per square foot at 3 cm (81 kg/m2). A standard 3 cm full slab (3000 x 1900 mm) weighs roughly 1,000 lb (462 kg), heavy enough that mechanical lifting is the safe option.
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What is a Glass Suction Cup?
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