Where's best to get pump sucker pads and 10x6mm trowel for porcel thin - TilersForums.com

[Old Mod]

Virbore make really good suckers I got mine from eBay it lifts 250kg which is more than I can lift so no chance of it letting go

True, however any of them can depressurise and let go unexpectedly, you have to keep an eye on the gauge or marker on the handle. They can loose pressure very quickly if they are not perfectly clean on the underside.

 

[kevsalt]

and they only work on dead smooth tiles which is the down side to all lifters...wish some company would bring out a compresser atachment for tilers

 

[Old Mod]

and they only work on dead smooth tiles which is the down side to all lifters...wish some company would bring out a compresser atachment for tilers

Mines for curved glass Kev, allows for the pick up of some textured surfaces. And there are specific ones by Raimondi I think sold for textured tiles. Just regular pump up type.

 

[hmtiling]

and they only work on dead smooth tiles which is the down side to all lifters...wish some company would bring out a compresser atachment for tilers

the veribor ones i have work on textured tiles

 

[Old Mod]

Ner na na ner ner!

 

[kevsalt]

looked at that triple cup raimondi marc ...just wondered if anybody has tried it on mat finish big porcs etc

 

[Old Mod]

looked at that triple cup raimondi marc ...just wondered if anybody has tried it on mat finish big porcs etc

Harry I believe has used the Raimondi lifting frame, he might be able to give you an insight Kev.
I will say one thing tho, I have one metal pressurised sucker pad and one lightweight one (the one from Dortech) and I found it made a big difference using the lightweight one.
It was much easier, the metal ones are very heavy and placed in the wrong position alter the center of gravity quite dramatically. Plus add more weight to something heavy enough in the first place.
The one I favour is the new one from Dortech and appears to not add any weight at all.
It might sound strange and that it wouldn't be noticeable. Personally I think it makes a massive difference to how you balance a large piece when you're trying to lift it above your head!!

 

[Italy]

looked at that triple cup raimondi marc ...just wondered if anybody has tried it on mat finish big porcs etc

you mean this?

 

[Old Mod]

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you mean this?

Triple sucker Antonio 3 suckers in one.

 

[Old Mod]

3 suckers in one.

Haha so many replies haha