A vacuum lifter is a type of load-handling attachment. It is used primarily when moving goods with smooth and largely non-porous surfaces, such as panels made of sheet metal, Glass and chipboard. Vacuum lifters are attached to electric Cable hoists and Chain hoists. A vacuum pump generates underpressure between the load-handling attachment and the load, while a rubber Seal protects the vacuum from the surrounding atmospheric pressure.

Vacuum tube lifters are a unique lifting aid designed for repetitive handling of materials or loads. These systems hold, lift, and lower the load all with a single operator control, and require minimal operator training. The use of interchangeable attachments allows for a variety of shaped and sized loads to be handled without the need for multiple systems.