The VPF-57 Side Grip Vacuum Lifter features a 10ft beam with adjustable arms which are equipped with suction pads for lifting appliances and similar products from the sides.

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Permitting one person to handle large items, the lifter has an articulating handle with fingertip controls and spring-loaded check valves to prevent an unintentional release of the load.

Available with air-, electric- or battery-powered vacuum generators and round or rectangular suction pads, the unit can be fully integrated with virtually any type of hoist, it said.

Standard safety features include vacuum gauges for each side grip vacuum pad, a vacuum guard system and an audio-visual alarm to signal loss of air.

Units are priced from $4,995, depending on configuration.