OKTOPUS® GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 cb

Vacuum lifting device GL-RN 400/600/800 with counterweight balancer GGA-E-FB 800

The technical data listed below applies to the GL-RN 400/600/800 prepared for the use with the counterweight balancer OKTOPUS® GGA-E-FB 800. The technical data of the counterweight balancer is listed here.

Dual-circuit system

2 independent vacuum circuits, each vacuum circuit with 2-fold safety and integrated vacuum reservoir
for construction site use according to DIN EN 13155

Use

Handling of flat and curved glass panes (concave or convex, bending radius ≥ 1 m) and window elements. Handling of curved glass panes only together with the optional available suction pad adapter for curved glass panes. The suction areas of the elements to be lifted must be air-impermeable, have to have a clean surface and must not be covered with protective foil.

Hoist

Crane

Fastening

At the crane hook

Description

The vacuum based load lifting device OKTOPUS® GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is designed to handle large-sized glass panes and window elements up to a maximum weight of 800 kg. It is equipped with a dual-circuit vacuum system for construction site use according to DIN EN 13155. The crane eye of the device allows attaching the device to an existing hoist (provided by the customer). The suction frame can manually be rotated by 360° and tilted by 90°. The positioning and display elements are arranged ergonomically and allow comfortably positioning and moving the load. The electrically operated vacuum pump is supplied with energy by a 24 V DC battery system. Deviations from the nominal condition are indicated by optical and acoustical warning devices. Even in the case of complete energy breakdown, vacuum remains in each suction pad for at least 5 minutes. In this way a secure lowering of the load can be ensured at all times.

The optional available lowering cylinder allows a smooth and jerkless lowering of the load. The blow-off function that is optional available as well eases and quickens the release of the suctioned glass panes.

By dismounting the crane arm the construction height of the OKTOPUS® GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is reduced to 140 mm only. This low construction height allows installing glass and facade elements in the usually only 300 mm wide clearances between building facade and scaffolding in front of it. Using the patented guide ring allows rotating the device together with the suctioned load by 360°. For manipulating curved glass panes with the OKTOPUS® GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800, we developed a special suction pad adapter. It allows manipulating convex or concave glass panes with a radius of at least 1,000 mm. With 14 suction pads in total the suction pad adapter can securely lift and transport loads with a maximum weight of up to 320 kg. The total weight of the OKTOPUS® GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 with mounted adapter for curved glass panes amounts to 75 kg.

Working Load Limit

Device / suction pads	maximum Working Load Limit
4 suction pads Ø 400 mm (with and without guide ring)	up to 400 kg (flat glass panes)
6 suction pads Ø 400 mm	up to 600 kg (flat glass panes)
8 suction pads Ø 400 mm	up to 800 kg (flat glass panes)
14 suction pads Ø 200 mm	up to 320 kg (flat glass panes and curved glass panes)

Application data

Weight	depending on the equipment 55 kg - 80 kg
Suction pads	4, 6 or 8 pieces Ø 400 mm for flat glass panes 14 pieces Ø 200 mm for curved glass panes
Vacuum generation	electrical vacuum pump
Operation	operating lever on the device
Vacuum system	dual-circuit system for construction site use
Nominal pressure pneumatic system	-0,65 bar to -0,73 bar
Power supply	24 V DC battery system
Optional facilities	- adjustable crane arm - crane arm with hydraulic lowering cylinder - blow-off function - guide ring - cable remote control - radio remote control - preparation of basic device for operating a counterweight balancer
Optional equipment	- adapter for handling curved glass panes (r => 1,000 mm) - transport cart (two models available) - plastic transport box with lid
Movements
Lifting and lowering	by the crane hook
Rotating horizontally	in the crane hook, manually 360°
Rotating suction frame	manually 360°, lockable in the grid every 45°
Tilting suction frame	manually 0-90°