Cranes and Hoists

Timmer GmbH from Neuenkirchen has developed the "timbaseLIFT," a mobile vacuum lifting system that does not require heavy counterweights. Instead, the device uses an active vacuum anchoring on the hall floor. As a result, the weight of the base plate is reduced by about two-thirds compared to conventional mobile cranes with concrete bases. The system is designed for the ergonomic handling of loads up to 85 kilograms and can be used in production and logistics halls without structural modifications.

Stone wool is a sought-after insulation material in the flat roof sector. However, processing the material presents a challenge: the panels are heavy and unwieldy. They can only be moved with considerable effort. Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG from Sendenhorst-Albersloh has therefore introduced a custom lifting solution from Timmer for placing stone wool panels on a CNC cutting machine. Since August 2025, the "Heavylift" tube lifter has been assisting employees in placing and, depending on the cut, also in removing the finished panels.