What are the uses of vacuum suction cups?

Glass vacuums can also be used to lift other things. They can lift materials such as plastic, acrylic, marble, and metals such as stainless steel.

Vacuum suction cups can also lift objects and appliances such as mirrors, worktops, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers. Any object or material with a smooth surface, made of non-porous material, is usually the rule for standard flat suction cups.

Vacuum suction cups are great for handling bulky things. Heavy and/or awkwardly shaped items may result in a loss of grip if you try to handle the material or object by hand.

This is why these tools are popular and widely used in the glass industry - lifting glass panes or panels with vacuum suction tools makes the job much easier.

If you want to know more about other uses for suction cups then read on below to find out what else they can lift and why you should have one in your toolkit.

Windscreen replacement

A glass, yes, but replacing a windscreen would be an almost impossible task without the help of a vacuum suction cup.

Specially designed glass suction cups adapt to the tiny curves of the windscreen and the slight variations in these curves from vehicle to vehicle. Not every glass lifter can handle lifting and lowering curved materials, so it is always important to double check this for your own safety.

Window installation

As these devices are ideal for handling glass, they are particularly useful for installing windows. Installing windows can be a precise and tricky task without the help of the right tools, and damaging any glass during the window installation phase can be very frustrating.

For the safety of the glass and yourself, suitable lifting equipment is always required to do the job. You can even purchase vacuum suction lifters with pressure loss indicators, which can be a great help in preventing any accidents, slips or falls.

Large and heavy objects

Anything that is large, heavy or of an inappropriate size and therefore difficult to carry or manoeuvre, vacuum suction lifts can help you with. This gives them unlimited opportunities to find a use in your home.

Any heavy furniture such as wardrobes, drawers, large tables, cabinets or other furniture units, as well as all major kitchen appliances, the suction cups can help you out. Hand-held units are small enough to store in your home without being too bulky and taking up too much storage space, while still being strong enough to get the job done and make lifting and carrying easier.