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Aerolift welcomes two new agents

At Aerolift, our extensive agent network plays a vital role in our global operations. We deeply value our agents for the essential advantages they bring, enhancing our ability to address local markets, improve communication, and execute precise marketing strategies. In September 2023, we announced our partnership with two new agents,…

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Lifting conical-shaped products

Designing safe and efficient lifting solutions is sometimes quite a challenge. Especially if every product is a little bit different. However, with our experience and know-how, we find the most efficient and safe solution. Conical-shaped product The tower of a wind turbine is a great example of a conical-shaped object….

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Lifting solution for wooden panels

Wood is not a common product for Aerolift to lift since the surface is in most situations not airtight. However, the company Lister Buildings uses Cross-Laminated-Timber (CLT). A material that is suitable for constructive building, and which is quite airtight. The company uses an innovative concept of modular construction with…

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Interview Robert Lemm about the EU-series

On July 1, Aerolift launched the EU-series. A new concept to fill a gap in the current lifting market. We asked Robert Lemm, CEO of Aerolift, some questions about the concept. In the interview below, Robert talks about the idea behind this new concept and much more. Let us start…

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New: modular vacuum lifter

PRESS RELEASE Barneveld, The Netherlands – July 1, 2022 – New development, a modular vacuum lifter. As of today, Aerolift adds the EU-series to its customised lifting solutions. This way, Aerolift wants to satisfy a wish that has existed on the worldwide market for some time: an affordable lifting solution…

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Back after 20 years

Twenty years ago, this customer bought their first Aerolift vacuum lifter. A lifter with a maximum capacity of ten tons. After the satisfying experience with their current machine, they returned to Aerolift for a second vacuum lifter. A vacuum lifter that looks quite the same, but with some extra options….

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Innovation: quick-change system for suction pads

The Aerolift vacuum lifters are often provided with exchangeable suction pads. Thus, the same lifter can easily be used for lifting products of very different dimensions. Of course, we already used a quick coupling system. However, with this innovation, we reduced the number of actions required to connect and disconnect…

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Manually operated vacuum lifter

This compact vacuum lifter is designed for a company that produces components made of graphite, CFC, and carbon-based insulating materials in any shape, size, and complexity. Our vacuum lifter is designed to lift graphite blocks with different dimensions. Design vacuum lifter In the design, it was important that the vacuum…

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Aerolift attends Bauma 2022

Like many editions before Aerolift will attend Bauma 2022 in München. Bauma is worldwide one of the biggest trade fairs for construction machinery. Visit our booth C1.318 between 24 till 30 October and learn what our lifting solutions can do for you. Read more about our participation.

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Lifting lead plates

Internal transport of lead plates with different dimensions and cut-outs. For this situation we designed a compact vacuum lifter which is positioned manually. Each suction pad is infinitely adjustable and can be activated and deactivated. The complete range of different lead plates is lifted by this one vacuum lifter. Specifications…

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Lifting machine for internal transport

Lift your steel plates before and after cutting by the same lifting machine. The lifting machine brings the large steel plates to the (water) cutting machine. Afterwards, the cutted steel plates can be lifted and stored. When using a water cutting machine, it is possible some water remains on the…

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New type of vacuum lifting device for paper reels

At our production facility MHZ a FAT has been carried out on a new type of vacuum lifting device for paper reels. For decades, the Aerolift lifting devices are used in automated paper mills. This new type of lifting device is engineered with a reduced height. The vacuum lifting devices…

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NEW safety innovation Aerolift

At Aerolift we are always looking to improve safety and efficiency at the customers work environment. Our latest vacuum lifter is provided with a safe release system and overload protection system for each suction pad. Both systems are nothing new, but this time we equipped each suction pad with its…

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Vacuum lifter to lift steel plates

This new Aerolift vacuum lifter will be used to handle steel plate up to 10 tons. The length of the steel plate varies between 1,5 up to 12 meters. Therefor the suction pads are lengthwise adjustable. Safety release system for each suction pad The vacuum lifter is engineered with four…

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New colleague Chris Ippel

We like to introduce the newest member of the Aerolift team, Chris Ippel. He will join our engineering team. We asked Chris what inspired him to join Aerolift: “What I found at Aerolift, is a small, dedicated team working on tailored solutions for its customers. This really got me excited…

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Indoor and outdoor lifting solution

Indoor and outdoor lifting solution to handle precast concrete elements. Indoor the Aerolift vacuum lifter is used in combination with an overhead crane from which it gets the electric power. At the outdoor yard, the vacuum lifter operates in combination with a forklift and there is no power available. Specially…

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Hall extension equipped with vacuum lifters

The extension of the existing hall of this customer is entirely equipped with Aerolift vacuum lifters. In total four new devices. One lifter to transport steel sheets up to 6 meters to the cutting table. And three smaller vacuum lifters which transport the cut steel sheets to storage. In tandem…

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Adjustment of suction pads to increase range

On customers request we adjusted 8 suction pads of a vacuum lifter which is used to handle precast concrete piles. The vacuum lifter is part of a complete lifting solution to handle every pile on the outside stockyard of this customer. In total we delivered four vacuum lifters, of which…

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2 vacuum lifters in 1 vacuum lifter

This vacuum lifter not only complies to the European standards and regulations, but also to the standards and regulations of the USA (EN & ASME). For example, in the design we needed to use a safety factor of 3 on the construction (in Europe it is 2) and the vacuum…

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Vacuum lifter to remove a prefabricated blade from a mould

The shape of the prefabricated blade is quite special and offered us a challenge. To meet the required curves the two suction pads are specially designed for one specific place on the product. Unlike most vacuum lifters, the suction pads are relatively far from the frame. This is necessary because…

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Construction project international train station

The glass ceiling of the Charles de Gaulle train station will be replaced by concrete panels. Charles de Gaulle is expanding with an extra crossing which will go over the upper level of the train station. At the beginning of this year Aerolift was awarded with the project to come…

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New order for the wind power industry

Vacuum instead of slings. To avoid damage to the wind turbine blades during handling this Chinese customer switches to vacuum and really sees the benefits. After positive experiences, the customer places the 3rd order for an Aerolift solution to demould and lift wind turbine blades. Horizontal lifting To enable horizontal…

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Local agent France

After 15 years of loyal service JPC Développement stops as our local agent in France. The owner, Mr. Chevalier, will enjoy a well-deserved retirement. We would like to thank JPC Développement for the pleasant cooperation. As a result, we are on the lookout for a new local agent in France….

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Increasing efficiency and safety at a pipe yard in India

To optimise the handling process at the customer’s pipe yard we designed a lifting solution which perfectly fits their situation. It is a second step of a bigger optimisation project. Last year we delivered the first Aerolift vacuum lifting device to this customer. Mechanisation of their pipe yard The customer…

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1 lifting solution for plates and pipes

Coated and uncoated pipes of different dimensions and even plates! For one project we designed a lifting solution for these products. The design consists of two lifting devices which are able to rotate infinitely and can be combined with three different components: a suction pad bar to handle plates; several…

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Handling pipes in a vessel’s cargo hold

Several weeks ago, we shared via LinkedIn an informative movie with the plans of McDermott to convert the Amazon to an ultra-deepwater J-Lay vessel. For this vessel we designed a vacuum solution, which will be installed on 4 cargo hold cranes, to limit the deflection of double joint pipes or…

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Handling process elements in concrete production factory

The complete handling process of concrete staircases, balconies and panels carried out by an Aerolift vacuum turning device. All acts and movements will be done by the Aerolift device: demoulding, lifting and turning 180 degrees. The turning device is able to demould and turn concrete elements up to a significant…

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It does not have to be big to be a perfect design

Through the easy, but innovative design the 5 suction pads can be evenly adjusted, so the distance between the centre of the suctions pads remains the same. Enabling the possibility to bring the concrete elements together after demoulding. The vacuum lifter is able to lift up to five concrete elements…

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Small vacuum lifter – Wide handling range

We designed a vacuum lifter with length adjustable extensions and suction pads which are also length adjustable. This gives the vacuum lifter a wide handling range. To be precise, the lifter is able to handle plates with a minimum length of 400 mm and a maximum length of 6000 mm….

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Big diameter pipe lifting

The complete handling process is conducted by the operator from inside the crane. No one has to be near the pipe in any moment of the handling process. This results in more safety and less required manpower. Moreover, handling goes extremely fast because attachment and detachment is done in seconds….

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World’s largest vacuum lifter just became bigger!

The biggest vacuum lifter in the world has been upgraded. Instead of a maximum capacity of 70 Tons the vacuum lifting device is now able to handle steel plates up to 85 Tons! By origin the vacuum lifter is designed with an extension on both outer ends. With extensions the…

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Handle concrete elements for coastal protection

Vacuum lifter to handle and turn concrete elements for coastal protection. The lifting capacity is optimised for the crane and future projects. To meet all sorts of sizes and shapes the suction pads are exchangeable. We delivered an onsite operation and maintenance training. The vacuum lifter is delivered to Northern…

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Handling concrete piles at storage area

To optimise the handling process of the concrete piles at the storage area, this customer chooses for an Aerolift handling solution. Concrete piles are mainly lifted by chains. The chains are attached by an operator. This is a dangerous operation with risk of life and limb. Especially when the piles…

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Rental lifting solutions

One of our Dutch customers took a great picture while using an Aerolift rental device. The vacuum lifter is used to position terrace stairs on a water front. No embeds are needed handling by vacuum which results in perfect concrete elements without any disfiguration. Moreover, handling by vacuum is easy,…

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Welcome Pieter

We like to introduce the newest member of our team, Pieter Meusen. Pieter will be part of the Aerolift engineering team. Pieter: “I am looking forward for this opportunity to gain experience at an international company. The customised lifting solutions will challenge me to use my knowledge and creativity.” Good…

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Safer and faster handling

To achieve safer and faster handling without damage to the coated or bare pipes, this customer chooses for an Aerolift vacuum lifter. It is the first vacuum lifter on their plant and if this trial is successful, they are planning to expand the amount Aerolift vacuum lifters. This vacuum lifter…

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Vacuum handling of wall panels 

From production to transport. This vacuum lifter is designed to handle wall panels of precast garages. At production the products are demoulded by the Aerolift vacuum lifter and transported to storage. For transport the wall panels need to be turned 90 degrees to be placed on a truck.

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Again, an impressive vacuum lifter ready to go to the customer!

This 180 degrees turning device is able to handle concrete elements up to 12 tons. The customer is planning to use the vacuum lifter on all kind of projects. For example: to place step-shaped coastal protection. To meet all specifications of many different product shapes, the vacuum lifter is delivered…

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Betondag 2018

Also this year Aerolift attends at “Betondag 2018”. An exhibition in the Netherlands for the concrete industry. A great meeting please for people involved in the concrete industry of the Netherlands. Thanks to the unique properties of vacuum handling, it is possible to demould, lift and turn concrete products without…

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Aerolift attended China Wind Power 2018

This week BAS Co. Ltd., our Aerolift assembly and sales facility in China, participated at China Wind Power 2018. An international exhibition for Power & Renewable Energy. The event was held from 17th October to 19th October. We were represented by our own staff and two of our Chinese agents…

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Vacuum lifting solution to handle wind turbine blades

Aerolift designed a vacuum lifting solution that is able to demould and lift wind turbine blade up to 65 meters long! The lifter is engineered in the Netherlands and produced at BAS. Co. Ltd., our production and sales facility in China. No damage to the surface of the product In…

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Modernisation of TBM production facility

We contributed to modernise a TBM production facility of one of our customers in Thailand. This production facility was already provided with advanced moulds which open mechanically. Optimise the situation by an Aerolift vacuum lifter After opening the concrete segments were demoulded by clamps. This lifting method often damaged the…

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Vacuum lifter to handle industrial plates

Handle industrial plates easy and fast by a vacuum lifter in combination with a wheel loader. Due to a quick suspension system it is easy to connect and disconnect the vacuum lifter. The lifter is hydraulic driven through the wheel loader. To enable handling in the dark the lifter is…

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Aerolift attends pipeline exhibition in China

Aerolift will attend at China International Pipeline Conference & Exhibition in Hebei LangFang. This international exhibition includes different pipeline areas, such as oil and gas storage and transhipment, oil refining and chemical industry, oil and gas field ground construction and oil and gas environmental protection. The exhibition starts Tuesday 12…

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Experience the power of vacuum before purchasing

The customer of this vacuum lifter chose to first rent an Aerolift vacuum lifter, before purchasing, to experience the possibilities and advantages. After a successful renting period, we designed a vacuum lifting solution which perfectly fit the situation. The vacuum lifter is used to lift and demould concrete elements with…

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Mechanical pipe lifting device ready for transport to the customer

On customers request we designed a mechanical pipe lifting device by coffins attached to the container spreader of a reachstacker to handle coated pipes. This lifting solution without vacuum operates easy, fast, safe and without damage to the pipes. The lifting device positions itself perfectly above the pipes, after which…

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Handling concrete cable trays

All Aerolift lifting solutions are custom made. This vacuum lifter is designed to demould and lift the covers of concrete cable trays. The distance between the suction pads matches the distance between the moulds, allowing the lifting of three covers at once. Eventually the concrete cable trays will be installed…

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‘Basic design vacuum lifter’ to be delivered next week

This Aerolift ‘basic design vacuum lifter’ will be delivered to the customer next week. The lifter is able to lift carbon and stainless steel sheets up to 1600 kg. Adjustable design to meet customer’s needs Aerolift developed the ‘basic design vacuum lifter’ because of market developments. It is a basic,…

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Partnership between “BAS” and LNSS

“BAS” (Beijing Aerolift Sales Ltd) agreed to a partnership with Liaoning Censcience Industry Co., Ltd. (LNSS). BAS operates as a consultant in several projects worldwide and LNSS will be included in one of the projects. LNSS is the key enterprise in the mechanical industry in Liaoning Province, China. Two weeks…

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Vacuum lifter for steel road plates (FAT)

Last Monday we conducted a Final Acceptance Test (FAT) for one of our latest vacuum lifters. The solution is designed for a customer in the Netherlands. Vacuum lifter handled by a brick clamp The vacuum lifter will be used to handle steel road plates up to 2 tons. Due to…

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Welcome to Sinosteel Metals and Resources Dalian

We like to introduce a new agent in China: Sinosteel Metals and Resources Dalian Co. Ltd.. The company is a son of SinoSteel Group (SSG), a multinational trading company and one  of the key state-owned enterprises in China. Sinosteel Metals and Resources Dalian Co. Ltd. operates in the steel industry…

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2 vacuum lifting devices delivered in China

Two Aerolift vacuum lifting devices arrived at a customer in China at the beginning of this week. The customer produces tunnel segments. Our vacuum lifting devices will be used to demould and lift the tunnel segments. The suction pads were designed and built in the Netherlands. Our associate ‘SandaLink’ in…

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Vacuum pipe lifter Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

The movie shows the FAT of a new battery driven vacuum pipe lifter. The lifter is designed for a Dutch company in the fresh (drinking) water sector. Despite the small size, this vacuum lifter is still able to lift pipes up to 850 kg. By switching suction pads, the vacuum…

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Vacuum lifter handling pipes with extreme low temperatures in China

The Chinese Aerolift engineers commissioned this vacuum lifter with temperatures of almost -20 °C in China. During operation the vacuum lifter will also endure this extreme cold circumstances. The vacuum lifter is able to operate in a range from -20 °C to +50 °C. The suction pad of this Aerolift…

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Suction pads delivered to our production company SandaLink China

Last week suction pads produced at “Aerolift / MHZ” in the Netherlands were delivered to our associate “SandaLink” in Baoding China. “SandaLink” will assemble with local produced machine parts from Tonglu Tianyuan Mechanical & Electrical Co (“TLTY”) an in the Netherlands designed hydraulic driven vacuum device for pipe handling. “BAS”…

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(Re)introducing: low-pressure steam generator

We like to introduce the low-pressure steam generator as a new Aerolift product! No lifting or handling, but a method for the concrete industry to increase productivity. How? The steam generator will accelerate the hardening process of your concrete product. 12 hours after pouring, the concrete product is hardened enough…

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Betondag 2017

At the Betondag 2017 we organised a small lottery. Every visitor of the Aerolift booth could leave a business card. One of the winners was Daphne Sterk of Besix (see picture)! The other winner was Michel Bregman of UBO Engineering. Both won an Aerolift Chocolate bar. Congratulations and enjoy your…

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Aerolift at Betondag 2017

In two weeks Aerolift will attend “Betondag 2017”, an exhibition in the Netherlands for the concrete industry. A great meeting place for people involved in the concrete industry of the Netherlands. Just like last year’s we will share our booth with our associated company, UBO Engineering. Thanks to the unique…

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Welcome to our new Aerolift agent Good Air System

For the second time this week we like to introduce a new agent of Aerolift. Good Air System will represent Aerolift in South Korea. Welcome Good Air System Co., Ltd.. We are looking forward to a great cooperation! About Good Air system The company is designs and manufacture high quality…

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Welcome to Socemo

We are happy to introduce our new agent in China: SOCEMO EnviTech Shanghai Co.,Ltd.. The company will represent Aerolift in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian. Welcome Socemo! We are looking forward to a great cooperation. About Socemo Socemo is an environmental protection company. Companies rely on Socemo for advanced environment…

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Lifting solution coated pipes

Lifting solution to handle concrete and coated pipes without vacuum technology. If the surface is not airtight, a product cannot be handled with vacuum technology. For this reason we developed the Aerolift spreader bar. An electric/hydraulic driven mechanical pipe lifting device. With PE coated fingers the pipes are lifted on…

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Test segment crane for inside a TBM

To ensure the device its operation, we sometimes make extensive test setups. This test setup simulates the process of our vacuum lifter inside a tunnel boring machine (TBM). The vacuum lifter moves the tunnel segments from transport to the erector. We also designed a lifter which operates as vacuum segment…

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Website Aerolift China live!

We are happy to announce our website for Aerolift China is live: www.aerolift.cn. Our current website has a Chinese version, but is hard to reach from China. This new website is meant to improve our communication in China. The design of the website is based on www.aerolift.nl, but adjusted to…

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Aerolift China engineers in The Netherlands

For two weeks the engineers of Aerolift China are in The Netherlands. Aerolift China is our production company in China. This production company is responsible for assembling and installing Aerolift vacuum lifters. And also for the service onsite in China. To maintain our Dutch quality all Aerolift vacuum lifters are…

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Welcome to our new agent: Lubewell

We are happy to introduce our newest agent in China: Shenyang Lubewell Electronic Mechanism Co. Ltd.. Lubewell will represent us in the North of China. Welcome Shenyang Lubewell Electronic Mechanism Co. Ltd.. We are looking forward to a great cooperation and wish you the best of luck with the sales!

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Vacuum lifters commissioned in India

Last week we commissioned two Aerolift vacuum lifters at our customer STEC / Larsen&Toubro JV in India. The vacuum lifters will be used in a production factory to demould and turn (180°) tunnel segments and keystones for the Mumbai Metro. Due to the lifter’s design, the suction pad is able…

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We like to welcome our new partner: Juli Sling

With pleasure we like to introduce our new partner Juli Sling CO., LTD. in China. Today the contract was signed at Juli Sling headquarters in Baoding, China. The company is founded in 1985 and specializes in the manufacturing of rigging. At the start of this year we already gave a training…

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Lifting steel plates up to 16 meter

As a result of market developments we notice an increased demand for handling longer steel plates. For this situations we design longer vacuum lifter’s to meet customer’s needs. Last Wednesday we shipped such vacuum lifter to a customer in France. The vacuum lifter is 11,4 meters long and able to…

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1 device to handle dozens concrete staircases of different sizes

For a customer in France we developed a vacuum lifter which is able to handle concrete staircases of different dimensions. The company produces dozens concrete staircases with different dimensions. The weight varies from 1.750 kg up to 8.500 kg. Every element needs to be demoulded, lifted and turned 180 degrees….

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3 Aerogrippers shipped to China

Three Aerogrippers will be shipped to Liansheng in China. The Aerolift paper grippers will be used in a full automatic paper manufacturing plant in cooperation with Demag.  This is one of Aerolift’s solutions without vacuum technology. The Aerogripper is able to lift multiple paper rolls at the same time. Why…

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Vacuum lifting solution for inside the TBM

We started the engineering phase for 6 vacuum lifting solutions for inside the tunnel boring machine (TBM). The customer Northern Heavy Industry Group (NHI) is a state owned company and one of the biggest TBM manufactures in China. Vacuum solution for inside the TBM The vacuum lifting solution consists of…

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Welcome to our new intern

We are happy to introduce our newest intern: Camiel de Jonge. Camiel started last week on Monday and will be part of our engineering department. He studies Mechanical Engineering at University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. For the next 5 months he will be a member of our Aerolift team! “I…

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Series of 3 vacuum lifters to turn 180 degrees

We are going to deliver the third vacuum lifter in a series of 3. The first two devices are already delivered in 2016. All vacuum lifters are able to turn 180 degrees, but are different in the way of turning and lifting capacity. Minimal exchange of suction pads The first…

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2 vacuum lifters to handle tunnel segments in India

One of our Indian customers, STEC, will use two Aerolift vacuum lifters to handle tunnel segments and keystones. All tunnel segments, including keystones, will be demoulded and turned 180 degrees. Due to the design of the lifter, the suction pad is able to turn endlessly. The vacuum lifters have a…

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Training for Juli Sling in China

Last week we visited Juli Sling CO., LTD. in China. We gave a commercial and technical training about our vacuum lifting devices. The training was given by Frans Heilmann, Chief Commercial Officer of Aerolift. During this training we introduced Aerolift and our vacuum handling solutions. This training prepared Juli Sling…

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Welcome to our new agent: Yufei Heavy Industries Group

We like to introduce our new agent Yufei Heavy Industries Group in China. Last week we finalised the contract. Yufei will represent us in the following areas of China: Jianggsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Henan, Shangdong and Shanxi. Welcome Yufei Heavy Industries Group. We like to wish you good luck with the sales!

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Why Blokland choose our vacuum lifter? Less deflection!

Last week we visited Blokland Metaalbewerking B.V. one of our customers. On site we spoke with the operator of the basic design vacuum lifter they purchased recently. Lifting without damage The vacuum lifter is used to handle metal plates to and from the cutting machines without damage. Due adjustable suction…

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Agent training for Spanish agent

Monday, November 28th, our Spanish agent visited our company for the 2-days agent training. For years Industrial Clutch Parts Spain S.L. (ICP Spain) is our agent in Spain. The first day was mainly theory. On this day our agent got a better insight of the many uses for vacuum handling….

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New agent in China: Herdspring Lift

We are happy to welcome Herdspring Lift as our new agent in China. The company operates in the glass and concrete construction area. We like to wish Herdspring Lift success with the sales!

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Welcome to our new intern Mark Heshusius

We are happy to welcome our new intern Mark Heshusius. For the next 4 months he will be a member of team Aerolift! “My name is Mark Heshusius. Currently I’m studying Mechanical Engineering at Windesheim, Zwolle. In order to graduate I’ll have to do a graduating project at Aerolift Industrials…

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2-days agent training of our new partner Mazaka

This week Mazaka visited our company in the Netherlands for a 2-days agent training. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other better. Hans van den Tol gave a introduction of how Aerolift started in the late 60’s. And Hüseyin Baykan, director of Mazaka, gave a great…

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Our newest agent Mazaka

We like to welcome a new agent to our dealer network: Mazaka Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd., Sti.. Mazaka has a worldwide footprint with machines, clients and dealerships. The company will represent us in several countries: Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Libya, Sudan, Iraq, Egypt, Georgia and Russia….

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Rush order! Impossible?

Our new agent in Israel, David Hazan, approached us for a rush order. The customer needed a vacuum lifter to handle concrete slabs up to 5.300 kg and needed the device as soon as possible! Normally we have a delivery time of 6 till 16 weeks. Way too long in this case……

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Again a warm welcome

We are happy to welcome our new agent in Israel: David Hazan, Consulting & Business Development. He is specialised in business and sales management and has a wide experience in the international construction field. We like to welcome David Hazan as an agent of Aerolift and wish him a lot of…

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We like to welcome 2 new agents!

We are pleased to welcome two new agents: Jeill Enterprise will present Aerolift in Korea and ProAutomation will present Aerolift in Austria. We like to welcome both as an agent of Aerolift and wish them a lot of success with the sales! Jeill Enterprise Jeill Enterprise is a trading company in…

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“… informative and enjoyable internship!”

Over the last five months, Jurgen Schenk worked as an intern at our engineering department. Today is his last day at our office. He was assigned to design a vacuum solution to handle wind turbine blades. We are very happy with the result. Jurgen Schenk about his experience at Aerolift:…

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New: Integrated overload protection system 

Safety first! Safety is the most important issue in material handling. To increase safety, all possible failures have to be eliminated. This includes operator mistakes. We developed a new suction pad suspension which has an integrated safety release system and an overload protection system in ONE! Overload protection system The safety…

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Vacuum lifter as part of the TBM

Aerolift developed a vacuum handling solution for inside the tunnel boring machine (TBM). The solution consists of two vacuum lifters per TBM. Both vacuum lifters are able to handle both tunnel segments and keystones. In total we shipped 12 vacuum lifters to China for 6 TBM’s. The TBM’s are meant…

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Aerolift 30ESS3000 sent to customer

About one months ago Aerolift released the basic design vacuum lifter, the Aerolift 30ESS3000. An innovative design based on functionality, flexible operation, flexible design adjustable to customer needs, ergonomic control, low costs and conform Aerolift safety and quality. Today a 30ESS3000 was sent to Laura Metaal. The customer will use the…

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Release: Basic design vacuum lifter during Bauma 2016

During Bauma 2016 we will present our newest innovation, the Aerolift 30ESS3000. We kindly invite you to our booth in hall C1 booth nr. 329. The new basic design vacuum lifter is a result of demands from the market. Key benefits: Flexible in its use Flexible design Compact transport Reduced…

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Improving the effectiveness of production

Our production company, MHZ, redecorated their production area. They wanted to increase the effectiveness and efficiency on the work floor. Aerolift and MHZ are associated companies. Every custom made device is engineered at Aerolift and produced at MHZ.  Moreover, as our service department MHZ is responsible for all services on Aerolift devices.

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Full service with rental devices

All our vacuum lifters are custom made. It is our specialty to design customised vacuum solutions. Our rentals allow us to provide a full service to our customers. For example a couple of weeks ago one of our rental devices (40DK) went to Cuypers in Antwerpen, The Netherlands. The device…

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Onsite adjustments in France

We delivered a vacuum lifter to Epsys in France. After delivery the customer asked if we could add an extra safety signal. All the vacuum lifters of Aerolift are by default provided with visible and audible safety signals. The vacuum level in the vacuum tank is continuously measured. If the…

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Introducing our new intern

We are excited to welcome our new intern Jurgen Schenk. Jurgen will be part of our engineering department. He started last Monday, 1 February 2016 with his traineeship. For the next 5 months he will be a member of team Aerolift! “At the moment I study mechanical engineering at Windesheim….

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Concrete handling by vacuum in the USA

Last week one of our service engineers came back from an installation in the United States. He made some great pictures of the brand new vacuum lifter in action. The client, Northeast Precast, LLC, in Millville (USA) is going to handle concrete wall elements. Demoulding and lifting fresh concrete The device…

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Training Chinese service engineers

In the near future Aerolift will open a production company in China. It will be a Chinese company with a Chinese CEO and Chinese employees. For this purpose three Chinese people visited our production company in the Netherlands, MHZ, from December 7th till December 12th. One of them is the…

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Aerolift attended “Betondag 2015”

Thursday, November 19 Aerolift attended “Betondag 2015” in NL-Rotterdam. “Betondag 2015” is a place where people involved in the concrete industry of the Netherlands meet. We shared the booth with our associated company, UBO engineering. On the TV screen visitors could see the endless possibilities of vacuum technology. Special for…

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Cathay Pacific China Business Awards 2015

Aerolift was one of the three nominees for the Cathay Pacific China Business Awards 2015. Last Wednesday was the award ceremony at the estate Duin & Kruidberg in Santpoort. Besides Aerolift also Gispen and Link Design were nominated for the award. We would like to congratulate Gispen winning the award. The…

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New: Aerolift gallery!

From today you can find a gallery on our new website! The gallery gives an overview of vacuum lifters we engineered over the years. Our new website is live since July this year. With this gallery we want to give a clear overview of all the possibilities vacuum technology has to…

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Aerolift vacuum lifters delivered in The States

Over a week ago two Aerolift vacuum lifters arrived in The USA. Bethlehem Construction in Cashmere (USA) is going to handle concrete wall elements by vacuum. Both vacuum lifters are capable to handle 27 metric tons (60,000Lbs). About the vacuum lifters One vacuum lifter is used to demould the wall…

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Happy to announce: Our new website!

We are happy to announce the release of our new website! Aerolift wanted to improve the user-experience. So, the website has a complete new design with many pictures of the vacuum lifters Aerolift designed. Visitors can now navigate through an user-friendly navigation and quickly find the information they are looking…

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Visit us at the trade fair Project Qatar 2015

Next week Aerolift will attend to the trade fair Project Qatar 2015 with a collective Dutch entry. The trade fair occurs 4 till 7 May. You can visit our boot at C211 / C214. The construction market of Qatar offers many possibilities in the upcoming years. Through a number of…

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Curious about our production process?

In the third episode of Made for Holland you will get a look behind the scenes of Aerolift. Watch RTL 7 this Sunday March 15th at 16:00. Did you missed one of the last two broadcasts? Watch them back http://www.rtlxl.nl/#!/made-for-holland-339832/69ef6837-1675-3877-8c00-46c96986f249.

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Watch the second episode at RTL 7

Again you can watch Aerolift on Dutch television RTL 7 Sunday March 8th at 16.00 hr. This episode is a sequel to the first episode. In the first episode you saw how Hans van den Tol went to a trade mission in France meeting Vinci. You can watch this broadcast back at http://www.rtlxl.nl/#!/made-for-holland-339832/69ef6837-1675-3877-8c00-46c96986f249. We…

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Aerolift in Made for Holland at RTL7

Aerolift has been selected to participate in the television program Made for Holland at RTL 7. You can watch the four episodes in march every Sunday at 16:00. Made for Holland is a brand new television program at RTL 7. During four episodes they follow Aerolift to a trade mission…

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