A 3×4 m tempered glass panel 12 mm thick weighs 360 kg — impossible to handle manually without major risk of breakage and accidents. The vacuum cup robot allows millimetre-precise positioning of panels up to 1,400 kg. Complete guide: how it works, what equipment we use and why it is the only safe installation method.
Why large glass cannot be installed manually
A 3×4 m tempered glass panel at 12 mm thickness weighs 360 kg. Manual handling without specialised equipment risks breakage and serious accidents. The vacuum cup robot allows millimetre-precise positioning of panels up to 1,400 kg.
How the vacuum cup robot works
Vacuum cups create negative pressure on the glass surface. An industrial 200mm cup at 0.85 bar generates ~270 kg holding force. Multi-cup systems reach 1,400 kg total capacity.
TGT RoboCrane 1400 — our equipment
- Maximum capacity: 1,400 kg per panel
- Working height: up to 10 m
- Lateral range: up to 7.5 m
- Positioning precision: ±1 mm by remote control
- Movements: 360° rotation, fore/aft tilt, lateral movement, telescoping
- Mobility: tracks — works on any terrain including gravel, sand, small steps
- Double vacuum circuit per EN 13155 — independent backup if one circuit fails
When is robotic equipment mandatory?
| Criterion | Manual team | Vacuum robot |
|---|---|---|
| Panel < 60 kg | ✅ Possible | Optional |
| Panel 150–400 kg | ❌ Not safely possible | Mandatory |
| Panel > 400 kg | ❌ Prohibited | Mandatory |
| Height > 4m | ⚠️ Limited | Mandatory |
| Precision required < 2 mm | ❌ Not achievable | ✅ ±1mm |
Indicative prices for specialised glass installation — 2026
> ⚠️ Important note: All prices are indicative and subject to change. Always request an updated quote.
| Service | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Robot + team mobilisation (Bucharest/Ilfov) | 600–1,200 EUR |
| Installation per panel < 200 kg | 250–450 EUR |
| Installation per panel 200–600 kg | 450–800 EUR |
| Installation per panel > 600 kg | 800–1,500 EUR |
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