To a higher ground
September 1st 2006 The Mantis Vacuum lifter, which enables the safe handling of kerbs and slabs weighing up to 160kg, is the latest product from lifting specialist, Al- Vac.
The Mantis comprises a wheeled frame which is fitted to the AL-Vac Handyman and, with the aid of a hydraulic cylinder, enables the vacuum head to be raised and lowered as required. The hydraulic cylinder raises the height of the lifting head to enable stacked slabs and kerbs to be removed from pallets. Where site circumstances dictate, the main frame member can be lengthened or shortened to make manoeuvring easier.
The Mantis's wheels offer stability to the unit and their adjustable width accommodates any operating space restrictions.
Operator safety has been carefully considered and the handles, which house suction 'on' and 'off' controls, are also length adjustable for more comfortable use.
The user-friendliness of the Mantis is completed by its ability to be folded up after use and fitted into the back of a standard Transittype van. AL-Vac's range of mobile lifting equipment makes it easy to comply with the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) lifting regulations and allows a good return on investment due to to ease both of transportation and of use. More articles from Al-Vac UK Ltd: | 
