Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter

Safely lift, transport, and position natural stone slabs with an air-powered vacuum lifter designed for professional fabrication shops.

Looking for a Reliable Vacuum Lifting System for Stone Slabs?

The Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter is a professional-grade, air-powered slab handling system designed to safely lift and maneuver granite, quartz, marble, porcelain, and other stone materials. Engineered for use with gantry cranes, bridge cranes, and mobile cranes, this vacuum lifter improves shop productivity while reducing manual handling and minimizing the risk of material damage.

Manufactured by Elephant, a company with more than 40 years of experience and over 70,000 lifting systems deployed worldwide, this vacuum lifter combines proven engineering with dependable safety features to meet the demands of modern stone fabrication shops.

The powered 0° to 90° tilting mechanism allows operators to safely rotate slabs from horizontal to vertical positions while maintaining a secure vacuum hold. Adjustable suction pads, a continuous compressed-air vacuum system, and an integrated alarm system provide outstanding control throughout the lifting process.

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What Fabricators Use the Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter For

• Lifting granite slabs
• Moving quartz slabs
• Handling marble and natural stone
• Loading CNC machines
• Bridge saw material handling
• Countertop fabrication
• Warehouse slab movement
• Stone fabrication shop production

Advantages

• Powered 0°–90° tilting mechanism with horizontal locking position
• Continuous vacuum pump powered by compressed air
• Adjustable suction pads with rapid positioning system
• Heavy-duty aluminum vacuum tank
• Powerful, quiet vacuum generators
• Low compressed air consumption (approximately 100 L/min)
• Integrated vacuum gauge with easy-to-read colored scale
• Automatic vacuum alarm system for added operator safety
• Sliding valve with built-in safety device
• Convenient handle-mounted controls for gripping, releasing, and tilting

Specifications

• Two-pad vacuum lifting system
• Compressed air powered
• Operating Pressure: 4–6 Bar
• Vacuum Consumption: 100 L/min
• Powered tilt range: 0°–90°
• Aluminum vacuum tank
• High-strength steel suction pad construction
• Adjustable suction pads with rapid adjustment system

Compatible Equipment

• Bridge cranes
• Gantry cranes
• Mobile cranes
• Stone fabrication workstations
• CNC loading systems
• Bridge saw operations

Why Choose the Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter?

Moving heavy stone slabs safely is one of the most critical tasks in any fabrication shop. The Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter minimizes manual lifting while providing precise control during loading, unloading, fabrication, and installation preparation. Its powered tilting system allows slabs to be repositioned safely while maintaining a consistent vacuum hold.

The compressed-air-powered vacuum generators deliver reliable performance while consuming relatively little air, making the system efficient for daily production environments. Adjustable suction pads provide flexibility for handling a wide range of slab sizes and layouts, while integrated safety features help protect both operators and valuable stone materials.

Whether you're loading a CNC machine, moving slabs between workstations, or handling finished countertops, the Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter provides the safety, control, and reliability professional fabricators depend on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter handle?

It is designed for handling granite, quartz, marble, porcelain, and many other natural and engineered stone slabs.

How is the vacuum system powered?

The lifter uses a continuous compressed-air-powered vacuum pump, eliminating the need for an electric vacuum generator while providing reliable lifting performance.

Can the lifter rotate slabs?

Yes. The powered tilting system allows slabs to be rotated from 0° to 90° and securely locked in the horizontal position when needed.

What lifting equipment is it compatible with?

The Elephant 2 Pad Vacuum Lifter can be mounted to bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and mobile cranes commonly found in professional fabrication shops.

What safety features are included?

The system includes an automatic vacuum alarm, an easy-to-read vacuum gauge, a sliding safety valve, adjustable suction pads, and ergonomic controls for safe gripping, releasing, and tilting operations.