Vacuum handling wood
Vacuum lifters for the manipulation of flat, commercial wood panels, door panels or special lifting devices for applications in the wood processing industry.
UniWood Series
Our standard lifters for the wood handling.
Our standard lifter series for most commonly used wood board materials. Next to their lightweight and compact build these lifters convince with great ergonomics and maximum safety.
Your benefits at a glance
With its 90 ° tilting function, our UniWood UWL 3 is particularly versatile in the field of wood production, as boards can be manipulated both upright and horizontal. The lifter also impresses with its light, slim design and particularly easy operation. In addition to most commonly used coated wood materialsm, the UniWood UWL 3 is also ideal for handling air-permeable panels (OSB, chipboard, MDF over 8 mm thickness) and materials with a slightly textured surface.
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Other features
- Adjustable control handle
- compact design and low build height
- Load capacity: max. 250 kg
- Special operation handle for one-hand operation
- Hoist: continuously, max. 10 m/min.
The perfect combination of Barbaric.
As a complete solution, we also offer our lifters together with the matching craneway system or pillar jib crane as well as various beams with many variations depending on application (details at the end of the page).
Technical changes and errors excepted.
Markus Gruszka, our sales representative, presents our UniWood lifter UWL 3 at Ligna 2023 in Hannover.
UWL 3J - Large Format Wood Panel Lifter
The UWL 3J is a special version of our bestseller UWL 3, that accommodates even larger panels up to 500 kg. The lifter is equipped with a tilting cylinder for both vertical and horizontal handling of panels. The suction traverse can be individually configured to fit the handling application.
- Specifically built for large format wood panels
- Lifting capacity up to 300 kg and optionally up to 500 kg
- 90° Tilting function for vertical and horizontal handling
- Ergonomic design and easy to use
Panel handling made easy
With its slim and compact design with low mass the UniWood UWL 3 S is ideal for quick handling of plates on all processing machines. The load suspension with only one suction cup allows the lifting of parts of all sizes. Also structured and glossy surfaces can be gripped easily and without damage. Included is a 90° tilting device for vertical picking up and placement of the parts.
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Universally applicable
With this system, the feeding of edgebanders and stationary panel saws with only one operator is possible.
The UniWood UWL 3 S is an ideal complement for handling of large special parts that can not be transported by the standard return system.
- Load capacity: max. 150 kg
- Special operation handle for handling by one hand
- Hoist: continuously, max. 10 m/min.
The perfect combination of Barbaric.
As a complete solution, we also offer our lifters together with the matching craneway system or pillar jib crane as well as various beams with many variations depending on application (details at the end of the page).
Technical changes and errors excepted.
UWL 3J - Large Format Wood Panel Lifter
The UWL 3J is a special version of our bestseller UWL 3, that accommodates even larger panels up to 500 kg. The lifter is equipped with a tilting cylinder for both vertical and horizontal handling of panels. The suction traverse can be individually configured to fit the handling application.
- Specifically built for large format wood panels
- Lifting capacity up to 300 kg and optionally up to 500 kg
- 90° Tilting function for vertical and horizontal handling
- Ergonomic design and easy to use
Functions & Features
- Tilting range of 90°, pneumatically (at version UWL 3J)
- Increased vacuum generation
- Continuously variable liffting and lowering
- Low overall height
- Adjustable operating handle
- Special handle for one-hand operation
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Version UWL 1J with lateral operating handle
Your benefits at a glance
Our UniWood UWL 1 is particularly versatile in the field of wood production. Boards can be manipulated both either upright or horizontal. The lifter also impresses with its light, slim design and particularly easy operation. In addition to most commonly used coated wood materialsm, the UniWood UWL 1 is also ideal for handling air-permeable panels (OSB, chipboard, MDF over 8 mm thickness) and materials with a slightly textured surface.
Do you need more information or would you like a quote?
Other features
- Adjustable control handle
- compact design and low build height
- Load capacity: max. 250 kg
- Special operation handle for one-hand operation
- Hoist: continuously, max. 10 m/min.
The perfect combination of Barbaric.
As a complete solution, we also offer our lifters together with the matching craneway system or pillar jib crane as well as various beams with many variations depending on application (details at the end of the page).
Technical changes and errors excepted.
At this year’s Ligna in Hanover, our sales representative for manual handling systems Markus Gruszka, presents our wood lifter UWL 1.
Panel handling made easy
With its slim and compact design with low mass the UniWood UWL 1 S is ideal for quick handling of plates on all processing machines. The load suspension with only one suction cup allows the lifting of parts of all sizes. Also structured and glossy surfaces can be gripped easily and without damage.
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Universally applicable
With this system, the feeding of edgebanders and stationary panel saws with only one operator is possible.
The UniWood UWL 1 S is an ideal complement for handling of large special parts that can not be transported by the standard return system.
- Load capacity: max. 150 kg
- Special operation handle for handling by one hand
- Hoist: continuously, max. 10 m/min.
The perfect combination of Barbaric.
As a complete solution, we also offer our lifters together with the matching craneway system or pillar jib crane as well as various beams with many variations depending on application (details at the end of the page).
Technical changes and errors excepted.
Characteristics
- Tilting of parts 180° horizontal
- Continously variable tilting speeds
- Complete handling system with lifting gear
- One-handed operation through ergonomic handle
- Continous and smooth movements
- Manual adjustment of the center of gravity
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Technical data
- Load capacity: 220 kg / 250 kg
- Tilting speed: approx. 6 sec./90°
- Size of sution cups: 4x or 6x 377 x 81 mm, Special versions on request
- Lifting speed: 0-10 m/min continously variable through frequency converter
- Lifting height: approx. 2.0 m
- Operating voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
The perfect combination of Barbaric.
As a complete solution, we also offer our lifters together with the matching craneway system or pillar jib crane as well as various beams with many variations depending on application (details at the end of the page).
Technical changes and errors excepted.
Special Lifters
We offer special lifting equipment for many special applications in woodworking and processing. Contact us for solutions for your special application.
Your benefits at a glance
- No more damages through rough manipulation – unique manipulation possibilities for windows, doors, glass panels, metal frames, cladding parts, stone panels…
- Clamping parts with 50-150mm thickness with adjustable clamping pressure
- Lifiting speed continously variable
- Most flexible gripping system for universal application
- Maximum load of 500 kg
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Your benefits at a glance
The special lifting device for moving whole posts, solid construction wood, sections such as squadrons or rough sawn boards by a server. Delivery incl. chain hoist or for hooking into an on-site hall crane. Power supply by supply to the customer‘s indoor crane (400 V, 3 phases) due to the built-in transformer possible. Thus, no additional cable is necessary. The control can be carried out via a control handle, wired or by radio.
Technical data
- Load capacity: up to 1500 kg
- Operating voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz or (400 V / 50 Hz via transformer)
- Functions are displayed by means of lamps and pressure gauges
Special solutions, for example: Control via customer crane operation and higher working loads on request.
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Also available with connection to a telescopic load guide
The lift mast is made of lightweight aluminum profiles, which enables smooth handling by means of guide rollers.
Max. working load 1000 kg.
Brand new, innovative and functional.
With our new NeedleGripper, we offer needle gripper lifters for handling wood fiber and other lightweight and insulating materials. Our NeedleGripper NGR are thus ideally suited for all handling applications in the field of prefabricated house construction and the production of insulating materials. Due to the clever design, the lifter can also be used to lift coated panels using our proven suction pads.
Characteristics
- Equipped with needle grippers for wood fiber panels as well as suction cups for regular wood panels
- Effortless handling of wood fiber panels up to 65 kg and regular wood panels up to 100 kg
- Handling controls is integrated in the handle
- Infinitely variable lifting speed control of chain hoist
- Flexible adjustment of suction traverse and handling arm
- Optional 180° Rotation Function
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Quick Demo: Barbaric NGR // Handling of Wood Panels, Drywall and Wood Fiber Panels
Our sales manager René Wisterzil gives a quick demonstration of how the handling of one of our NGR needle gripper lifters works. He shows the lifting of coated particle board as well as a wood fiber panel (lifted through our special needle grippers).
Design
- rail system with dual bridge construction
- lift mast rotating 360°
- lightweight aluminium profiles as carriage guideways
- special lifting traverse for panel separation
Electrical control
All control elements are located in our unique control handle. Separate holds on the framework are used for manipulator guiding and rotating.
Optional features
- Increased load capacity to 250 kg
- Vacuum generation: by ejector (6 bar compressed air required)
- Endless turning of the lifting mast
- Electrically driven crane bridge
- Pneumatic brake for turntable (6 bar compressed air required)
- Custom made beams
- Electric turning 90 °
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Security features
The system is equipped with a security unit avoiding unintentional release of the load. Panels only can be released when the weight of the panel is supported by the rack shelf or another plain surface. For additional safety a pressure gauge and an alarm horn are installed on the device.
Technical data
- Load capacity: max. 100 kg
- Lifting speed: max. 10 m/min (continously variable due to frequency conversion)
- Vacuum generation: with electrical vacuum pump (25 m³/h)
- Operating voltage: 230 VAC / 50 Hz
- Tilting device: 90°
- Rotating device: 90° (manual rotation)
- Span: up to 12 m
- Lifting height: up to 8 m
- Lifting mast: 360° rotatable, not endless
- Display on the operating handle - camera mounted on the lifting carriage
Technical changes and errors excepted.
Ryan Beaster is our US sales representative for manual lifting systems. He presents our RWL RackLifter at Ligna 2023 in Hannover.
Special beams and suction traverses
We offer a suitable lifting beam for every application.
With 4 suctions cups Ø 270 mm on an adjustable beam (beam size: 1500 x 800 mm) for thin dense boards, PVC, aluminium, metal, melamine. Not suitable for MDF and permeable chipboard panels.
Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Technical changes and errors excepted.
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With 8 bellow suction cups Ø 115 mm on an adjustable beam – Suction beam with extra length for thin parts. (beam size: 2500 x 1200 mm). The outer suction cups are lockable for lifting of smaller plates.
Crane- and craneway systems
Combining high performance with ease of use. Our crane systems are specifically designed and built for handling tasks.
Slewing crane systems in lightweight construction for all working loads and arm lengths. On request with enlarged mounting plate.
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With a complete new development, Barbaric expands the possibilities in modern timber construction: for Tiroler Holzhaus, a new WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System was implemented, enabling precise movement of different lifting devices along the production line without blocking the working area with support columns. At the same time, operation of an overhead crane above the system remains fully possible – a clear advantage over conventional suspended ceiling rail systems or floor-supported portal solutions.
Tiroler Holzhaus is an Austrian specialist for prefabricated timber construction solutions and relies on modern, high-performance production technology.
Together with Tiroler Holzhaus, Barbaric has implemented a completely new system solution for industrial timber construction. The starting point was a well-known challenge in production: for handling panel materials and insulation materials, customers usually choose either ceiling-suspended rail systems or floor-supported steel structures. Both options reach their limits when an overhead crane must continue to operate above the production line or when columns inside the handling area obstruct the material flow.
Barbaric developed the new WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System precisely for this type of application. The complete crane installation is mounted laterally to the building structure. As a result, the working area below the system remains free of obstructive columns, while an overhead crane can still be operated above it. This combination opens up new possibilities for production lines where freedom of movement, accessibility and cycle time are crucial. The crane runway length is approximately 45 metres, and the two jib arms each have a reach of around 9 metres.
At Tiroler Holzhaus, the solution is used in the area of a Hundegger WALLMASTER. Timber wall elements are manufactured there and subsequently equipped with different materials. The WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System provides the lifting technology directly at the machine in an ergonomic and process-reliable way.
Ease of operation is one of the key practical advantages: the two jib arms are motorized and can be moved comfortably and precisely. Stepless control is integrated directly into the operator handle of the lifting device, enabling intuitive, low-effort movement along the production line. For the operator, this means noticeable relief in daily work and clean, repeatable positioning of the material.
The selected lifting devices were also chosen with versatility in mind. The system uses one UWL3 with side-mounted operator handle for handling standard panel materials and one NGR lifter for flexible operation with either vacuum pads or needle grippers. This allows a wide range of materials to be handled economically and ergonomically – from OSB, coated boards, solid wood panels, Fermacell and plasterboard to soft fibre insulation boards and render carrier boards.
The UWL3 is designed for a maximum load capacity of 200 kg and is suitable for both vertical and horizontal transport of standard panel materials. The NGR lifter also reaches up to 200 kg when used with vacuum pads and can alternatively be equipped with needle grippers for softer insulation and render carrier materials up to 65 kg. The two jib arms of the WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System are also each designed for a load capacity of 200 kg at the lifting device. This ensures that the appropriate lifting principle is always available depending on the material and application.
With this development, Barbaric demonstrates how customer-specific requirements can be translated into a technically sophisticated and economically efficient solution. The WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System for Tiroler Holzhaus creates a free working area, preserves the usability of the overhead crane and at the same time improves ergonomics and process flow in production.
Technical data
- System: WPC Wall-Mounted Portal Crane System
- Application: Feeding and handling materials at a Hundegger WALLMASTER in timber wall production
- Crane runway length: approx. 45 m
- Jib arms: 2 motorized jib arms
- Jib arm length / outreach: approx. 9 m each
- Load capacity of the portal crane system: 200 kg at the lifting device per jib arm
- Lifting devices: 1x UWL3 with side-mounted operator handle, 1x NGR with vacuum pads / needle gripper
- Max. load capacity UWL3: 200 kg
- Max. load capacity NGR: 200 kg with vacuum pads / 65 kg with needle gripper
- Materials handled by UWL3: coated boards, solid wood panels, chipboard, MDF, Fermacell, plasterboard, OSB
- Materials handled by NGR: Fermacell, OSB as well as soft fibre and render carrier boards depending on the gripping system
- Movement of jib arms: electrically motorized, stepless control via the operator handle
- Special feature: free handling area without columns while allowing simultaneous overhead crane operation above the system
Our lightweight aluminium craneway system for manual operation allows track gauges of up to 8 m. All trolleys with guide rollers on the side.
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Phone: +43 732 779800
Email: sales-manual@barbaric.at
After-Sales-Service
We are there for you - even years after the sale.
In order to ensure that our handling systems function optimally, we rely on good cooperation with our customers and particularly customer-oriented support through our competent service team.
Our products
Manual vacuum lifters from Barbaric enable efficient handling of heavy wood and glass panels and save valuable time in production. While conventional manipulation by hand requires 2-3 employees, a vacuum lifting systems allows a single employee to move oversized panels with maximum ergonomics and without physical exertion.
Product overview Manual lifters
Our automatic handling solutions take over fully automated process steps in wood panel and part production. Panel storage and retrieval systems, feeding systems, buffer storage and return systems are just a few examples of modern systems in the field of material handling. All of our machines are built individually according to the requirements of our customers, while proven handling concepts and trusted components are used.