Project Background
The TCL Museum in Huizhou carries important landmark renovation work on its exterior curtain wall. The project uses oversized insulated glass customized by NorthGlass. Every single glass panel measures 2980mm × 16839mm and weighs more than 8 tons.
Customized Lifting Solution: COWEST RDS-12T Glass Vacuum Lifter
COWEST Machinery supplied its classic heavy-load model RDS-12T vacuum glass lifter to match the tough working conditions of TCL Museum project. This machine is engineered for super-sized heavy glass with a maximum safe working load up to 12 tons, leaving enough safety surplus for the 8-ton onsite glass.
Four core advantages help solve onsite construction troubles:
- 12-ton heavy load design: Extra load reserve guarantees stable holding during lifting and moving.
- Hydraulic rotation and flip function: Operators adjust glass horizontal rotation and vertical tilt flexibly to align with wall mounting openings.
- Separate independent vacuum system per suction group: Every suction cup set runs on its standalone vacuum circuit. Single-group breakdown will not affect overall adsorption safety.
- Wireless remote control: Staff controls all lifting actions away from dangerous working areas to improve construction safety and efficiency.
Onsite Operation & Actual Performance
Cooperating with truck crane on site, RDS-12T finished the first piece of giant glass installation smoothly. After the suction cups tightly attached on glass surface, independent vacuum groups quickly built stable negative pressure. Controlled by wireless remote, the glass rose steadily, shifted position and fine-tuned installation angle via hydraulic system.
No shake or sliding appeared during the whole installation process. The construction crew highly recognized the lifter’s stability and convenient operation.
Final Summary
The successful application in TCL Museum proves COWEST RDS-12T is a trustworthy heavy-duty vacuum lifter for large curtain wall projects. Thanks to reliable load performance, multi-angle hydraulic adjustment and redundant independent vacuum safety structure, this glass suction lifter cuts installation difficulty and shortens construction period for big-size glass facade works.