flexible and efficient workpiece handling
JumboFlex, the new vacuum tube lifter, is ideal for the frequent and very rapid movement of lighter workpieces with weights of up to 35 kg.
Depending on the nature of the workpiece to be transported, the vacuum tube lifters can be fitted with various suction pads, such as individual, sack, double or special suction pads. This allows for optimal, safe and precise transportation of each workpiece.
Used in combination with a MILLSOM easy-to-move slewing crane or gantry crane system, this new addition to the Schmalz product range delivers a perfect handling solution with ergonomic and simple single-handed operation.
Features Include:
- Lightweight, compact design
- Ergonomic, single-handed operation
- Safely handles workpieces without damaging them
- Quick, efficient handling
- Easily adjustable “no load” hover position
- Tool-free filter cleaning or replacement
- Lifting head swivels 360° continuously
- Lifting heads can be quickly changed
- Available with an electric, or pneumatic, vacuum generator

Vacuum Heads
A range of vacuum heads are available to enable the customisation of the complete system to best suit the application. The JumboFlex control unit has an integrated quick-change mechanism that enables fast and simple head changes.
| Double Head DG | Round Head RG | Sack Head SG |
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For clamped, glued, strapped or open cardboard boxes, furniture bodies etc. |
For glued cardboard boxes, barrels, buckets, cans, furniture parts, rolls of film and foil etc. |
For plastic sacks, welded packages etc. |
| Multi Head MFG | Suspension Hook EH | Mechanical Sack Gripper SZ |
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For unstable or irregular shaped boxes. For difficult to lift products |
For buckets, cans etc. For mechanically hanging various workpieces |
For mechanically clamping onto the lip of a sack or bag |
Technical Data
| Model | Capacity [kg] | Vacuum Generator | Lifting height [mm] | lifting speed [m/min] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JumboFlex 20 | 20 | Vacuum pump/ejector | 1500/1800 | 40 |
| JumboFlex 35 | 35 | Vacuum pump/ejector | 1500/1800 | 50 |






