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For Roofing, Cladding & Glass Installation
Need more than roofing and cladding tools for your next project? Our sister company, 4 Cladding Services, specialises in vacuum lifting equipment for hire and sale across the UK.
With a fleet of more than 200 vacuum lifters and specialist lifting equipment, 4 Cladding Services can help you select the right equipment and configuration for your panels, materials and installation requirements.
The range includes vacuum lifters for roof and wall panels, insulated panels, glass, long panels and specialist applications, with equipment available for nationwide hire and delivery.
Explore the full vacuum lifter range
Why Use a Vacuum Lifter?
Installing large, heavy or awkward panels can create significant manual handling challenges on site. Vacuum lifting equipment allows panels and other suitable materials to be lifted, positioned and installed mechanically, helping contractors improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.
Benefits can include:
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Reduced manual handling of large and awkward materials
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Faster positioning and installation of panels
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Greater control when handling long or heavy loads
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Reduced reliance on multiple operatives for manual lifting
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Equipment configurations to suit different panel types, lengths and installation methods
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Safer, more efficient material handling when used correctly by trained operators
The right vacuum lifter and configuration will depend on the material being lifted, its dimensions, weight, profile and how it is being installed.
Clad Boy® CB4 – Vacuum Lifter for Roof & Wall Panels
The Clad Boy CB4 is a versatile vacuum lifter designed for the installation of insulated roof and wall panels.
Different configurations allow the CB4 to handle a wide range of panel types and lengths, making it a popular choice for industrial and commercial roofing and cladding projects.
Clad Boy CB4 Features
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Suitable for insulated roof and wall panels
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Configurable for different panel lengths, profiles and applications
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Battery-powered operation
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Low-vacuum and low-battery warning systems
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Vacuum reserve and secondary safety systems
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Designed to make the positioning and installation of large panels more efficient
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Available for hire and sale through 4 Cladding Services
The Clad Boy CB4 can also be configured for specialist panels, including Kingspan PowerPanel®. These panels require the correct lifting configuration to protect the integrated solar technology during handling and installation.
Find out more about lifting Kingspan PowerPanel
Cool Boy® – Compact Wall Panel Lifter
The Cool Boy is a compact vacuum lifter particularly suited to the installation of sandwich wall panels.
Its smaller design makes it useful for applications where manoeuvrability is important, including internal wall and cold-store panel installation.
Cool Boy Features
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Compact and easy to manoeuvre
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Designed primarily for sandwich wall panels
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Suitable for internal and external installation applications
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Forklift compatible for suitable handling applications
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Battery-powered
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Low-vacuum and low-battery warning systems
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Available for hire and sale
The Cool Boy is a useful option where the size or configuration of a larger panel lifter isn't required.
Glass Boy® Vacuum Glass Lifters
For glazing projects, 4 Cladding Services also offers a dedicated range of Glass Boy vacuum lifters.
The Glass Boy range includes models designed for different glass weights, dimensions and installation requirements, with lifting capacities available up to 1,000kg.
Depending on the model, features can include:
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360° rotation
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Tilting functionality
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Multiple suction pad configurations
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Battery-powered operation
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Low-vacuum warning systems
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Vacuum reserve
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Models for heavy and specialist glazing applications
Glass Boy vacuum lifters are available for hire and sale for commercial glazing and façade installation projects.
Rota Boy® – Rotating Panel Lifter
The Rota Boy is designed for applications where panels need to be lifted and rotated during handling and installation.
This can be particularly useful when panels arrive on site in one orientation but need to be repositioned before installation.
The Rota Boy provides controlled mechanical handling while helping reduce the manual effort involved in turning large panels.
Pack Boy® – Long Panel Pack Handling
Handling doesn't always begin when the individual panel is ready to be installed.
The Pack Boy is designed to handle complete packs of long panels, helping contractors safely move panel packs during unloading and site logistics.
Its modular compression-beam design can be configured for different pack lengths and provides a controlled way to unload and reposition large panel packs.
Pack Boy Features
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Designed for complete packs of panels
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Modular configuration
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Suitable for long panel packs
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Helps reduce the risk of damage during unloading and handling
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Available through 4 Cladding Services
Not Sure Which Vacuum Lifter You Need?
Choosing a vacuum lifter isn't simply about the weight of the material.
Panel length, profile, surface, orientation, installation method and site conditions can all affect the equipment and configuration required.
The 4 Cladding Services team can help specify the appropriate vacuum lifter and setup for your project, with nationwide hire and delivery available.
Operator training is also available to help ensure equipment is used correctly.
View Vacuum Lifters at 4 Cladding Services
Email hire@vaclifting.co.uk Or call 0370 7417600 to discuss your lifting requirements.