In modern food, dairy, and beverage manufacturing, the manual handling of heavy raw material sacks—such as 50 kg bags of sugar, milk powder, and food additives—remains a grueling daily task. Operators face extreme physical stress at the feeding stations, leading to fatigue and workplace injuries. To comply with international safety standards like ISO11228-1, industrial plants are increasingly turning to automated engineering controls.
As a specialist in engineered material-handling solutions with over 20 years of expertise, Shanghai Herolift Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. provides advanced Vacuum Easy Lifters (VEL Series) that transform strenuous manual labor into an efficient, ergonomic process.
Real-World Applications: Overcoming Industry-Specific Challenges
Herolift’s material handling systems are trusted by global food and dairy leaders to solve complex workshop bottlenecks:
1. High-Speed Sugar Sack Unloading (Red Bull Application)
At energy drink manufacturing plants like Red Bull, operators handle 50 kg woven bags of granulated sugar.
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The Solution: Utilizing a VEL vacuum tube lifter equipped with an SS304 column and suction foot, paired with an aluminum alloy cantilever rail for smooth horizontal travel.
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The Workflow: The system enables a “grip-and-pour” simultaneous operation where the operator lifts the sack and tips it directly into the mixing/feeding port in one continuous, effortless motion, drastically speeding up unloading cycles.
2. Conquering Low-Headroom Workshops (Yili Dairy Application)
In dairy processing environments, low ceilings often prevent the installation of standard lifting equipment.
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The Solution: Yili implemented a VEL vacuum tube lifter featuring food-grade SS316 stainless steel on all contact components and pad feet to meet strict dairy hygiene standards.
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The Advantage: Designed with a 2.5 m articulated arm (hinged cantilever), the system successfully overcame site-specific height limitations without sacrificing workspace coverage, allowing operators to feed mixing tanks safely from a distance.
Key Technical Features of the VEL Series for Food & Beverage
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Lifting Capacity & Reach: The VEL series supports lifting capacities from 0 up to 270 kg with lifting heights up to 1800/2500 mm.
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Hygienic Design: Constructed with corrosion-resistant food-grade stainless steel (SS316/SS304) and food-grade silicone sealing to withstand rigorous washdown procedures.
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Specialized Handling Options: While airtight woven and paper bags are handled seamlessly via vacuum suction, specialized hook grippers are available for loose, breathable bags without inner liners (such as certain imported jute bags) to guarantee absolute safety.
Conclusion: Upgrade Your Plant Safety and Efficiency
Investing in ergonomic vacuum lifting technology protects your workforce, eliminates repetitive strain injuries, and optimizes production line throughput.
Ready to enhance your factory’s material handling? Explore our full product ecosystem—including compact lifters, stainless steel trolleys, and rail systems—at www.hero-lift.com, or contact our engineering team at herolift@herolift.cn for a customized solution.
Post time: Oct-15-2026