Suction Technology

Suction Technology

The GRABO lifter in action

The ability to lift a naturally textured stone from the top surface is a huge deal for our industry. Sure there have been larger suction de- vices for a while, but only ones that require an extension cord ran to it, an excavator to operate it, and a large amount of money to purchase it! Innovation in this field has produced equipment that it is lite weight, rechargeable, safe, and even small enough to fit in one hand.

The Grabo has taken our trade by storm. The latest iteration, the Grabo Pro features a 375 lb lifting capacity and sensors to keep you safe while reducing battery usage. It lifts everything from natural flagstone to large format tiles and pavers, natural stone, and more. An extremely versatile tool that will keep your hands out of pinch points, protect your materials from chipping, and simply make lifting easier on your body.

The MQuip MK2. With a lithium ion battery, pressure gauge, and warning lights and sounds, this tool makes moving monolithic stairs and large pieces of stone a breeze. If you’ve ever had to do things the old school way with a strap and some dunnage, you will increase your productivity and accuracy by a significant amount with this tool.

For large stair treads and anything over 300lbs, this is a must have tool.

Wielding this new technology will without a doubt increase your productivity, reduce the chance of in- jury, and make your job physically easier. If you have a chance to borrow one of these types of tools or demo it at your local supplier then jump on it! It’s hard to know what you’re missing until you try it. Have fun!