Glassful & Panelful
Sheet Handling Industrial Manipulator

Vacuum Manipulators for Glass, Panels and sheets

The Glassful & Panelful from BPM are pneumatic rope-system manipulators designed for safe, ergonomic handling of glass, metal, wood and composite panels. These manipulators are part of the FastTrack range of pre-engineered lifting systems available with industry-beating lead times from approximately 4 weeks. The pneumatic lift system allows “weightless” balancing, helping operators lift, move and position products with less physical strain and greater control.

Its modular design allows it to be supplied as column-mounted, overhead or rail-mounted systems, making it suitable for production, packing and warehouse environments.

Models & Technical Specifications

Glassful

Capacity: up to 100 kg
Radius: up to 3,000 mm
Motions: Tilt and rotation of sheets available
Best for: Safe handling of glass and delicate sheets

Panelful

Capacity: up to 100 kg
Radius: up to 3,000 mm
Motions: Tilt and rotation of sheets available
Best for: Suitable for handling panels of wood or composite. Also can be used with other products which have a large flat area.

Need something different?

Alongside the standard models shown here, we can also offer alternative vacuum configurations, rotations, capacities and working radii — as well as other proven lifting and handling systems suited to different applications.

Wire rope manipulator with vacuum gripper lifting sheet material

Weight Capacity

Max Radius

Vertical Lift

Supply Pressure

Air Consumption

Glassful

0-100 kg

3000 mm

1800 mm

7-8 Bar

50 NL/min

Panelful

0-100 kg

3000 mm

1800 mm

7-8 Bar

50 NL/min

Column Mounted

For standalone workstation handling.
Floor-mounted pneumatic vacuum manipulator handling large glass panels with articulated arm system

Overhead Mounted

For clear floor space and fixed working zones.

Ceiling-mounted vacuum manipulator lifting glass panels in an industrial handling workstation

Overhead Rail Mounted

For longer travel across a workstation or production line.

Overhead rail-mounted vacuum manipulator transporting large glass panels along a workstation track system

Need help choosing the right vacuum manipulator?

Every lifting application is different. Let us know the load weight, product type, working area and lifting frequency, and we’ll help you identify the right handling solution for your production requirements. That may be a standard BPM Glassful or Panelful manipulator, a jib crane with a vacuum spreader beam, or a bespoke system tailored to your process, space and product handling needs.