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G-FORCE® vs. VACUUM TUBE LIFTERS
Here is some basic information comparing the most advanced intelligent lifting device the G-Force® and vacuum tube lifters.
After reviewing the information provided and the comparisons in the chart below; we are confident that you will see why the G-Force® is the best option.
How do each work:
Vacuum Tube Lifters
Vacuum tube lifters both grip and lift the load using vacuum suction. An electrical vacuum pump creates a vacuum level when a suction pad or gripping device is placed on a load. The resulting low pressure makes the tube contract vertically and the load is lifted. The operator controls the vacuum flow using a control valve. By increasing the vacuum it draws air out of the tube and the load is lowered.
G-Force®
The G-Force® uses exclusive patented technology and an industrial processor-controlled servo drive sytem to deliver unmatched lifting precision and speed. G-Force® moves as fast or slow as the operator wants it to.
Easy Arm™
Combines the patented G-Force® lifting technology and processor controlled electric servo-drive systems and integrating them into a turn key, plug and play lifting solution.
The Easy Arm™ has the strength, precision and speed of a G-Force® with the body of an ergonomic Articulating Jib Crane.
COMPARISON CHART
| Vacuum Tube Lifter | G-Force® |
Safety | If a box is lifted and the bottom opens up, or the load changes for any reason, the energy created by the build-up of vacuum in the tube will cause the vacuum tube lifter to recoil upward creating a potential hazard to the operator and making their task more difficult. | Any changes in the load being lifted are handled seamlessly by the G-Force®; it will maintain its position and not recoil regardless of the change in weight; creating a safer and more productive working environment for the operator. |
Productivity | Since vacuum is compressible; lifting a load with a vacuum tube lifter produces a significant amount of ‘bounce’ or ‘drift’ making it difficult to control. The load also becomes difficult when changing direction (up/down) or stopping the load. These difficulties will lead to decreased productivity as the operator has to put more time and effort into controlling the load. | Superior speed and controllability of the G-Force® provide better productivity and ergonomics. The electric servo motor powered G-Force® lifts all loads up to the rated capacity of the unit instantly and sets them down easily and effortlessly. This allows the operator to focus on the task rather than controlling the lift, ultimately making him/her more productive. |
Maintenance | Over time the tube of a vacuum tube lifter, which is the lifting medium of the device, will tear or crack. This creates vacuum leaks which degrade the performance of the lifter. Until the tube is replaced the vacuum tube lifter will drift and be even less controllable causing increased difficulty for the operator. A replacement vacuum tube will cost approximately $500. | The G-Force® is very low maintenance. The wire rope of the G-Force® is long lasting and there is never any degradation in performance due to wear. Therefore the operator will never notice a change in the performance of the G-Force®, allowing them to maintain full productivity. A wire rope replacement assembly is about $100. |
Noise / Energy Costs | The suction of a vacuum tube lifter is powered by an AC motor driven vacuum generator. The vacuum generator must run continuously while an operator is using the lifter which is both noisy and inefficient. The AC motor will continue to waste valuable electric power whenever the unit is turned on, even if the unit isn't in operation. | The G-Force® only consumes energy when a lift is being made by the operator. When the operator takes his hand off the control handle the G-Force® goes into a standby mode which only consumes a fraction of an amp of electrical current, maximizing energy usage and saving money. |
