What Problems Do TAWI Vacuum Bag Lifters Solve?
Manually lifting bags can cause problems for workers and slow down operations.
Common manual handling challenges:
- Physical strain and stress on back, shoulders, and knees
- Need for multiple operators per lift
- Difficult to carry unwieldy bags as the centre of gravity shifts
- Fatigue & reduced workflow efficiency
TAWI's vacuum bag lifting solutions address these issues by making bag handling effortless, safe, and ergonomic for users of all sizes and strengths. The vacuum lifter handles the weight of the load, so workers can safely lift bags at a consistent speed during their shift at a consistent speed and with better control.
How Do Vacuum Bag Lifters Improve Operations?
TAWI bag lifters are easy to operate and can handle a wide variety of bags to make operations safer and more efficient, and our lifting equipment turns demanding bag lifting tasks into smooth, repeatable movements. Vacuum sack lifter configurations can be tailored so they are suitable for your industry, such as, a dedicated tea bag lifter or coffee lifter to minimise dust, breakage and spillage while protecting operators.
Key Benefits
- Ergonomic design: reduces physical strain and chance of injury
- Controlled lifting: secure grip on bags for consistent lifting
- Single operator efficiency: replaces 2+ person tasks
- One-hand control handle: intuitive and fast lifting
- Broad weight range: can lift up to 270 kg depending on model

What Types of Bags Can TAWI Solutions Help You Lift?

Plastic Bags
Vacuum lifters address the struggles of lifting plastic bags. They make it easier to grip the bag and help protect workers and the product during the lifting process.
- Handles various plastic bag surfaces and sizes easily
- Eliminates awkward grips and unsafe manual lifting
- Converts two-person lifts into one-person tasks
- Reduces chance of injury and insurance costs
Paper Bags
Manually lifting a paper bag can damage the bag and be hard to manage a secure grip. Add a vacuum lifting solution to your workflow to keep bag integrity while maintaining an efficient lifting speed.
- Provides a secure, dependable vacuum grip on paper sack surfaces
- Decreases physical stress and strain on operators
- Increases productivity in repeated lifting applications
- Manages repeated lifts safely with minimal training


Jute & Burlap Bags
The material of jute and burlap bags makes lifting them tricky, especially when loads are heavy or abrasive against the skin. Workers can avoid touching the rough surface and the shifting weight of the load with vacuum technology.
- Special tooling (twin sack hook and ergonomic handle) for secure lifts
- Prevents damage to natural-fibre bags
- Handles heavier, awkward loads safely during sack lifting tasks
- Integrates with wire hoists for rapid lift control and flexible positioning
Explore Bag Lifter Solutions
Order Picker
Mobile vacuum lifter for efficient order picking and logistic handling. For loads < 176 lbs.
View the Order Picker - Order PickerHigh Frequency Lifter
High speed vacuum lifter for efficient box handling. For loads < 143 lbs.
View the High Frequency Lifter - High Frequency LifterMulti-Functional Lifter
This versatile vacuum lifter is our most flexible lifting tool, handling goods of all shapes and sizes easy and efficiently for loads < 595 lbs.
View the Multi-Functional Lifter - Multi-Functional LifterMobile High Frequency Lifter
A versatile lifting solution that can offer high-frequency vacuum lifter capabilities together with a mobile plug & play solution.
View the Mobile High Frequency Lifter - Mobile High Frequency LifterWhy Choose TAWI Bag Lifters?
“The lifters are necessary for us in our daily work, both to increase efficiency in the production and to improve the ergonomic health of the employees.”
Jonas Eriksson Production manager, Bakels Aromatic
Learn more about why you should chose TAWI.


