Schmalz was founded in 1910 as a razor blade factory but took a new direction in 1984, when they developed a worktable with vacuum suction cups and a compressed air-driven vacuum generator. Today, Schmalz is an internationally successful industrial company with customers from nearly all industries and a leader in vacuum lifting technology.  

The Schmalz portfolio of vacuum lifters includes vacuum tube lifters and chain hoist based vacuum lifting devices for particularly heavy loads. As an authorized distributor with over 50 years of experience in the crane and hoist industry, Shupper-Brickle Equipment can assist you in finding specialty lifting devices to meet your specific application needs. Use the link below to find more information on Schmalz’s intuitive and versatile vacuum lifters. Don't see the lifting device you need? Call one of our experienced sales engineers at 1-800-642-7263. We’ll help you find the right lifting solution to meet your overhead material handling needs.