Mobile Vacuum Cabinet Handler

Jabil needed to lift and reposition cabinets presented vertically, horizontally, or at a 90° tilt. The system also needed to move between work areas and operate without a reliable plant air supply.

GCI built a vacuum handler on a mobile base with an onboard air compressor. Fork pockets on the base and compressor stand let the team move the full system or remove the compressor separately. A parking stand supports the tooling when idle, and a linear balance handle lets the operator guide the cabinet from a comfortable working height.

Four vacuum circuits secure the cabinet, with a visual indicator for each circuit. The arm can lift only after all four circuits confirm grip. Lowering remains available so the operator can set the cabinet down if a circuit loses vacuum.