Handles slabs and kerbs
December 1st 2006

Introduced by AL-Vac UK, the Mantis vacuum lifter enables the safe handling of kerbs and slabs weighing up to 160kg. The device comprises a wheeled frame that is fitted to the AL-Vac Handyman and, with the aid of a hydraulic cylinder, enables the vacuum head to be raised and lowered as required.

The cylinder raises the height of the lifting head to enable stacked slabs and kerbs to be removed from pallets, The main frame member can be lengthened or shortened to make manoeuvring easier. The Mantis's wheels offer extra stability to the unit and their adjustable width accommodates any operating space restrictions.

Operator safety has been considered and the handles, which house suction 'on' and 'off' controls, are length adjustable for comfort.

The Mantis's power pack has a special circuitry which turns off its vacuum pump once a preset level of vacuum is reached. The pump turns back on when required, keeping energy use to a minimum.