Manual Handling - Our Solutions for more Efficiency & Ergonomics

Schmalz handling systems reduce physical strain and make manual handling easy, ergonomic and efficient.

Where Ergonomics meets Efficiency: Lifting better with Schmalz

Innovative manual handling solutions make your work easier, protect your employees' health, and increase efficiency across your operations.

Three good Reasons to choose Schmalz

Would you like to make your handling processes easier, more ergonomic and more efficient? Schmalz is your experienced partner - with innovative products, thought out system solutions and reliable service.

Service

Schmalz stands for first-class service worldwide: We support you from the initial idea to full operation and beyond with reliable maintenance and technical support. Thanks to our global presence, we are wherever you need us.

Experience

Schmalz stands for more than 40 years of experience in vacuum technology, innovation, and industry knowledge. We know your industries and processes and deliver process-integrated handling solutions.

Complete Solutions Provider

As the only partner, Schmalz covers the entire range of modern handling technology. This includes stationary and mobile lifting devices, precise smart hoists, crane systems, exoskeletons and portable conveyor systems. As a complete solutions provider, Schmalz offers individually tailored solutions from a single source that sustainably optimize your production and logistics processes.

Service

Experience

Schmalz stands for more than 40 years of experience in vacuum technology, innovation, and industry knowledge. We know your industries and processes and deliver process-integrated handling solutions.

Complete Solutions Provider

Service

Experience

Schmalz stands for more than 40 years of experience in vacuum technology, innovation, and industry knowledge. We know your industries and processes and deliver process-integrated handling solutions.

Complete Solutions Provider

Service

Experience

Schmalz stands for more than 40 years of experience in vacuum technology, innovation, and industry knowledge. We know your industries and processes and deliver process-integrated handling solutions.

Complete Solutions Provider

The Age-Friendly Subsidy Covers 50% of Installation Costs!

Applications for the Reiwa 8 “Age-Friendly Subsidy” began being accepted on May 20, 2026. Under this program, 50% of the cost of installing equipment (up to a maximum subsidy of 1 million yen) is covered, and the program covers items such as heavy-duty material handling equipment and lifts. We encourage you to take this opportunity to consider introducing manual material handling equipment by utilizing this subsidy.

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The Right Solution for every Task: Ergonomic, Safe, Efficient

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Explore the product range in the area of manual handling

Our portfolio ranges from dynamic tube lifters and powerful chain hoists to precise smart hoists, and smooth-running crane systems – all the way to body-worn assistance systems. Everything can be seamlessly integrated into a wide variety of in-house processes across different industries.

Vacuum Tube Lifters

Schmalz offers a wide range of vacuum tube lifters for various applications up to a lift capacity of 300 kg.

Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster

With vacuum lifting devices from Schmalz, you can move loads weighing several tons ergonomically and safely.

Mobile Lifting Devices

Schmalz offers mobile solutions for loads up to 50 kg.

Smart Hoists

Smart hoists are ideal as support for sensitive and precise lifting operations. The sensory detection of the manual force on the control handle enables intuitive control both on the control handle and directly on the workpiece. The load is lifted by a rope. An electromotive roller provides support in the movement by winding and unwinding the rope.

Crane Systems and Jib Cranes

Thanks to the modular system, Schmalz cranes and chain hoists allow you to configure solutions for almost all internal handling and logistics processes.