OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002007

Vacuum lifting arrangement and lifting tube for use therein

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:09.386799Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002007
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A vacuum lifting arrangement having a lifting tube and a suction foot for
engaging with an object to be lifted, is disclosed, said vacuum lifting
arrangement having a pneumatic valve fluidly connected to ambient air,
wherein, during operation of the vacuum lifting arrangement, when an object is
not engaged with the suction foot, an air-flow from the suction foot into the
lifting tube is prevented by the valve which is in a closed position, and,
upon generation in the suction foot of a pressure lower than the surrounding
pressure, e.g. due to engagement with an object to be lifted, the valve will
be in an open position, allowing an-air flow from the suction foot into the
lifting tube. A lifting tube comprising a pneumatic valve for use in the
lifting arrangement is also disclosed.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002007
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:09.386799Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002007