Formula 1 feeling for the VacuMaster Comfort

With the optimized grip in ergonomic design and the redesigned control panel, the user can operate the vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort very comfortably and intuitively. (Image: J. Schmalz GmbH)

Schmalz has thoroughly redesigned the proven vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort for loads up to a maximum of 750 kg: With the optimized control unit in ergonomic design and the newly designed control panel, the user can operate the vacuum lifting device very comfortably and intuitively.

With the new control unit for their proven vacuum lifting device VacuMaster Comfort, J. Schmalz GmbH demonstrates that good and thoughtful design is not only for appearance: The panel for controlling all device functions as well as the chain hoist movement looks like the sleek steering wheel from a Formula 1 racing car. The ergonomically shaped, wide operating handle reduces the effort required for handling and enables health-friendly work. For intuitive, user-friendly operation, the clear design of the control unit with the two rows of buttons ensures that the user can clearly assign individual functions using colored buttons with symbols. This reduces the risk of incorrect operation.

With the green control button, the user activates the vacuum; by pressing the two red switches simultaneously, they deactivate it. The gray drive lever controls the up and down movement of the chain hoist at two speeds each. Depending on the version, the user can activate the tilting (VacuMaster Comfort 90), turning (VacuMaster Comfort 180), or rotating (VacuMaster Window Comfort) of the load with the blue button. And if something goes wrong, Schmalz has centrally installed an emergency stop button, which can stop the up and down movement as well as, if applicable, the rotation, tilting, or turning movement.

The new control unit replaces the previous version and is available in three configurations: as a rigid version, with infinitely adjustable working height, or as a version for adjusting the working height and tilting the control panel. The optional adjustment and tilting function allows ergonomic handling even in high or low positions. The control units are available in different lengths and are part of the extensive VacuMaster Comfort modular system.