Sacks

Lifting and Handling Sacks and Bags

Discover premium sack and bag handling solutions from Packline, the UK’s manufacturer of high-quality materials handling equipment. We specialise in the design and supply of ergonomic lifting systems for a wide variety of sacks and bags, including plastic sacks, paper bags, hessian sacks, woven polypropylene bags, and other porous or heavy-duty materials.

Whether you’re handling sacks filled with powders, granules, food ingredients, chemicals, or agricultural products, Packline’s equipment is engineered to improve efficiency, reduce manual strain, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Our solutions include vacuum sack lifters, gripping attachments, and bespoke lifting arms, all of which can be customised to suit your specific load type, size, and working environment.

Manufactured from stainless steel or painted mild steel, our sack handling systems are suitable for use in cleanroom, food-grade, pharmaceutical, and industrial settings. Each system is built with a strong focus on operator safety, ease of use, and durability, helping your team lift and move sacks with minimal effort and maximum control.

Vacuum Lifting Equipment for Sacks

Vacuum Lifting Equipment for Sacks & Bags – Efficient, Safe, and Hygienic Handling

Enhance productivity and workplace safety with our vacuum lifting equipment for sacks and bags. Designed for effortless material handling, our vacuum lifters enable operators to lift, split, and empty sacks with ease—without losing suction from the vacuum lifting head.

Optimize Your Production & Mixing Processes

Ideal for production lines, mixing areas, and bulk material handling, our sack lifting solutions streamline operations by allowing bags to be efficiently opened and emptied into hoppers while maintaining a secure vacuum grip.

Built for Strength, Durability & Hygiene

Available in painted mild steel or stainless steel (304/316), our vacuum lifters meet the highest industry standards for durability and hygiene—making them perfect for food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.

Upgrade your sack and bag lifting process today with our innovative vacuum handling solutions.

 

Sack and Bag Handling

Handling Hessian or Woven Sacks

Hessian Sack Lifting Equipment – Safe, Efficient, and Versatile Handling

Our hessian sack lifters are designed for seamless material handling across various environments, including warehouses, on-site operations, and clean rooms. Engineered for efficiency, these lifting solutions ensure safe and ergonomic handling of woven and hessian sacks while reducing manual strain.

Key Features of Our Hessian Sack Lifters:

  • Clamp Attachment for Secure Grip – Designed specifically for hessian and woven sacks, ensuring a firm hold during lifting.
  • Easy & Flexible Operation – The ergonomic design allows for smooth, weightless handling, increasing productivity.
  • High Lift Capacity – Our vacuum lifting machines support loads of up to 75kg, enabling fast and efficient material movement.
  • Customizable Design – Tailored to your specific needs, including lift capacity, reach, and construction materials.

Versatile Lifting Solutions for Hessian Sacks

We offer a range of lifting solutions to accommodate various hessian sack handling requirements. Whether you need a system for a warehouse, clean room, or heavy-duty industrial setting, we provide the perfect lifting solution to optimize your workflow.

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and find the ideal lifting solution.

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Platform Attachment with 'Any-Level'

Platform Attachment with ‘Any-Level’ Feature – Safe & Effortless Lifting

Automatic Height Adjustment for Easy Load Transfers.

The Platform Attachment with ‘Any-Level’ Technology ensures a constant working height, allowing operators to safely load and unload items onto storage racks or trolleys with minimal effort. This ergonomic design reduces strain, enhances efficiency, and improves workplace safety.

Key Benefits:

  • Reduces bending and lifting, minimizing strain injuries.
  • Maintains a consistent height for effortless load transfers.
  • User-friendly design for smooth operation.

Versatile for Various Load Types

Perfect for handling:

  • Reels
  • Boxes & Crates
  • Sacks & Bags
  • Other heavy or bulky loads

Boost Productivity & Efficiency

Designed for warehousing, manufacturing, food processing, and logistics, this attachment automatically adjusts height, making lifting and positioning safer, faster, and more efficient.

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Stainless Platform Attachment

Stainless Steel Platform Attachment – Versatile Lifting & Positioning Solution

Optimise efficiency with our Platform Attachment, designed for safe and precise lifting and positioning of various loads, including sacks and bags. Ideal for assembly lines, production areas, and clean room environments, this attachment enhances workflow and reduces manual handling risks.

Hygienic & Durable Stainless-Steel Construction

Engineered from high-grade stainless steel, our platform attachment is perfect for hygienic applications, including pharmaceutical, food processing, and clean room environments, ensuring compliance with strict industry standards.

Comprehensive Range & Custom Solutions

  • Available in multiple sizes as standard
  • Bespoke design options to meet specific operational requirements
  • Tailored lifting solutions for diverse industries

Fully Interchangeable for Maximum Flexibility

Our quick-release system allows seamless attachment changes, making all Packline’s ‘Compac’ lifting attachments fully interchangeable. This enables a single ‘Compac’ lifter to be used with multiple attachments, offering a cost-effective, adaptable solution for various lifting applications.

Discover the perfect lifting solution for your operations. Contact us today to find the right platform attachment for your needs.

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Bespoke Design Services

At Packline, we design and manufacture bespoke sack handling equipment, providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers. Whether developing innovative new concepts or customising our extensive range of existing handling equipment, we focus on enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability in your operations.

Our range of sack handling equipment is designed with durability and hygiene in mind, making it ideal for a wide range of industries. With a commitment to precision engineering and customer collaboration, Packline ensures every solution is optimised for your unique handling challenges.

Explore how our expertise in sack handling equipment can support your business needs.

 

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  • Designed and Manufactured in the UK
    All sack handling systems are engineered in the UK, ensuring premium build quality, durability, and compliance with UK health and safety standards.
  • Bespoke Handling Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
    Custom-built systems designed to handle various sack sizes, weights, and materials – including woven, plastic, and paper sacks.
  • Vacuum Lifters with Continuous Suction During Sack Splitting
    Maintain suction and stability while lifting and cutting sacks open – ideal for transferring powders, grains, or ingredients into mixers or hoppers without manual handling.
  • High-Quality Engineering for Demanding Applications
    Robust, stainless-steel construction and precision mechanics ensure safe, reliable performance in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial environments.
  • Supports Lifting, Tilting, Emptying, and Splitting
    Solutions include vacuum lifters, mechanical grippers, and integrated sack-splitting systems to streamline your process from lift to discharge.
  • Stainless Steel Options for Hygienic Environments
    Ideal for cleanroom, food-grade, or pharmaceutical settings where hygiene and corrosion resistance are critical.
  • Reduces Manual Handling Risks
    Improves operator safety by eliminating the need to manually lift, hold, or cut heavy sacks, reducing the risk of strain or injury.
  • Boosts Efficiency and Product Throughput
    Speeds up sack unloading processes while minimising downtime and reducing material waste or spillage.
  • Over 30 Years of Materials Handling Expertise
    Benefit from Packline’s long-standing industry knowledge and tailored engineering support for complex handling requirements.
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UK Manufacture & Design

Packline Materials Handling has been designing and manufacturing lifting and handling equipment in Poole, Dorset in the UK since 1993.
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Bespoke Design services

The company’s in-house design facility and workshop enables high quality and effective solutions to be realised within short lead times.
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