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Wood’s MR1611LDC
Glass and panel vacuum lifter rental in Vancouver
Manual-rotation vacuum lifter for large glass and panels, hung from a crane or hoist. The Wood’s MR1611LDC holds up to 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb with its 16-pad frame and turns the load through 360°. Rent it with a trained operator in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Shown with the 16-pad frame.
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Maximum load, 16-pad frame
360°
Manual rotation
Locks at each quarter turn
4–16
Suction pads
Frame layout sets the rating
12 V DC
Battery-powered vacuum
No mains power while lifting
Vacuum lifter for upright glass and panels, rated 320 to 1,270 kg by frame.
Features
Manual rotation and an adjustable pad frame
The MR1611LDC hangs from the hook of a crane or hoist. The vacuum frame holds the load at several contact points, and the operator turns it edgewise while it hangs.
360° manual rotation
The operator turns an upright pane between portrait and landscape by hand. A rotation latch locks the frame every 90°, and the whole load needs room to turn.
Adjustable pad frame
Removable arms and frame sections change the pad footprint from 4 to 16 pads. Each approved layout has its own rating.
Battery-powered vacuum
A 12 V DC battery runs the vacuum. Battery and vacuum gauges and a green lift light show the operator the system status.
Pendant and blow-off release
A movable control pendant operates the vacuum functions. Blow-off release separates the pads once the load is supported.
Photos
MR1611LDC vacuum lifter on interior glass installations
Long glass pane held upright at the installation position
Pads and frame at the glass face
Lifter and pane along a long interior run
Materials
Glass, stone and architectural panels
Curtain wall and window units
Flat glass panes and glazed facade units presented upright. The pad layout follows the available contact areas, and glass thickness, unit depth and weight all enter the selection.
Stone slabs
Flat stone slabs with smooth, airtight contact areas. Surface finish, thickness and slab strength set the layout and how far the slab can extend past the pads.
Metal and composite panels
Rigid sheet metal and architectural panels, including ACM, with suitable contact areas and enough strength to carry the load through them. Coatings, construction and finish are reviewed for each lift.
Pad contact and finished surfaces
The rated capacity assumes clean, dry, smooth contact surfaces with enough friction. Porous or textured materials need a separate assessment, and soft coatings and sensitive finishes are checked for pad marks or deformation.
Technical data
MR1611LDC specifications and frame ratings
| Maximum load, approved 16-pad frame | 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb |
|---|---|
| Rotation | 360° manual, latched at each 90° turn |
| Nominal vacuum-pad diameter | 280 mm / 11 in |
| Pad-spread length, depending on layout | Approx. 1,030–4,300 mm / 40¾–169 in |
| Pad-spread width, depending on layout | Approx. 300–1,250 mm / 12–49 in |
| Approximate lifter weight | 318 kg / 700 lb |
| Vacuum-system power | 12 V DC, with a 120 V AC standard charger |
| Load thickness at maximum rated weight | 25 mm / 1 in |
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C / 32–104 °F |
| Operating elevation | Up to 1,828 m / 6,000 ft |
Capacity depends on the approved frame, the load thickness and the contact conditions. Pad spread is the suction footprint, not a maximum pane size, and load and transport dimensions are assessed separately.
Frame layouts and load ratings
Ratings run from 320 kg / 700 lb for the compact four-pad layout up to 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb for the full 16-pad layout. The drawings show every approved layout with its rating.
Plan the lift
Hoist capacity and clearance around the panel
Suspended weight and headroom
The hoist carries the panel, the lifter and the rigging. The assembled weight is confirmed for the selected frame, and headroom must cover the suspension bar and rigging above the load.
Space around the panel
The whole pane or panel needs clearance along its route and through any rotation. Opening size, scaffolding and nearby building elements can limit that space, and the contact surfaces must be dry.
Vancouver and across Canada
Rent an MR1611LDC with an operator
Daily, weekly or monthly
Rent the lifter by the day, week or month, with a trained operator who selects the frame arrangement for your load.
What the quote covers
The quote confirms the frame arrangement, the operator and any other equipment the installation needs. Crane or hoist supply is confirmed separately.
Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
We serve Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster and Abbotsford. Delivery and pickup are arranged with the rental.
British Columbia and Canada
Projects elsewhere in British Columbia and in other provinces can be arranged. The site location, installation schedule and rental period help us plan transport and operator logistics.
Before you book
Questions about the MR1611LDC rental
How much can the MR1611LDC lift?
It depends on the frame layout. The full 16-pad frame is rated 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb and the compact four-pad layout 320 kg / 700 lb. Load thickness and pad contact conditions also change the available capacity.
Does it rotate or tilt the glass?
It rotates the load by hand through 360°, locking every 90°, and it handles loads presented upright. It has no powered tilt. For a horizontal pickup or powered tilt, we can select another lifter from the fleet.
Do we need a crane or hoist?
Yes. The crane or hoist provides the lift and movement, and its capacity must cover the load, the assembled lifter and the rigging at the working position.
Can it handle stone, metal or ACM panels?
Yes, when the contact areas are flat, smooth and airtight. Friction, coatings, panel strength and load thickness decide suitability and capacity, so each lift is assessed for the actual material.
Is there a maximum glass size?
No single size applies to every load. Strength, thickness, pad layout and how far the load extends past the pads decide the support it needs.
Can it handle thick insulated glass units?
Depth and weight are assessed together. The full 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb rating applies to loads up to 25 mm / 1 in thick, and thicker units need a lower capacity matched to their weight and depth.
Is an operator included?
Yes. A trained operator comes with the rental, and the quote confirms the frame arrangement and any extra equipment.
Book the lifter
Request an MR1611LDC rental quote
Send the load details and the installation position. Our team will review the rental and the lifting arrangement for your site.
Pick & Place Lifting Equipment
120-3333 Bridgeway Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 0C7
What to send for your quote
01
Load
Material, weight per unit, dimensions, complete thickness or unit depth, quantity, coatings and pad-contact areas. Metric or imperial is fine.
02
Lift and clearance
Pickup and landing positions, required height, headroom, opening dimensions and any crane or hoist already arranged.
03
Site and dates
Site address, elevation if known, required dates, rental period and any delivery or access restrictions.