Trade Journals for the Concrete Industry

Suitable equipment is required to handle large slabs, in order to achieve the desired results efficiently and without straining your back. In addition to conventional methods using mechanical grippers, corresponding vacuum equipment is also available today for gentle and safe handling of slabs and paving stones. A wide range of options is available if you decide to use a vacuum system: Machine-mounted or man- ual? With a vacuum lifting cross beam or hose lifter? Should the vacuum be generated by a pump or a blower? This article describes how to find the right answers to these questions.