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Vacuum End Effectors

When Gripping Gets Tricky Not every part is made for gripping, hooking, or latching. Some parts are smooth, delicate, or irregularly shaped, and that’s where vacuum lifting shines. At Givens, we’ve been designing custom vacuum end effectors for decades. Whether you’re lifting sheet metal, doors, bags, or bumpers, our vacuum tools offer a safe and […]

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Gripper Tech: Pneumatic vs Electric

One Platform. Two Powerful Ways to Grip. Givens is giving automation systems more to hold onto. With both pneumatic and electric gripper options in our lineup. We offer two powerful solutions for cranes, manipulators, and robots, each engineered for control, safety, and load flexibility. But the differences between the two go far beyond what powers […]

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Elevate Your Efficiency: Meet Givens’ Vacuum End Effector!

Hey there, fellow innovators! If you’re in the automotive industry or just love cool tech that makes life easier, you’re going to want to stick around. We’re super excited to share one of our latest projects at Givens: a Vacuum End Effector. This device is designed to help workers lift automotive fuel tanks with ease […]

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Tractor Drives: Electric vs Pneumatic

A Smarter Way to Move: Introducing the Electric Disengage-able Tractor Drive Givens has re-imagined crane control with its new electric disengage-able tractor drive. Previously, only pneumatic systems offered disengagement, now, operators can power motion and freewheel manually using a fully electric setup, no compressed air required. This isn’t just an electric replica it’s a more efficient way […]

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Boost Your Workflow with Our Horizontal Roll Handling End Effector

If your operation involves lifting and moving heavy rolls such as film, fabric, or other cylindrical materials, you know how demanding that process can be on both time and labor. That is why we developed a horizontal roll handling end effector designed to work with a jib crane in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This custom-built […]

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Hooks and Tongs

ENGINEERED FOR COMPLEX LIFTING NEEDS At Givens, we design and manufacture custom below-the-hook lifting devices that redefine efficiency and safety in material handling. Whether your operations require precision for complex shapes or robust tools for heavy-duty tasks, our hooks and tongs are tailored to meet your unique requirements. Our range includes pneumatic and manual tongs, […]

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Magnet End Effectors

A SMARTER WAY TO HANDLE METAL PARTS Handling metal parts can be challenging, especially when traditional gripping methods fall short. Not all metal components are easy to grip, whether it’s due to their delicate design, thin structure, or awkward positioning in fixtures. When traditional gripper jaws apply too much pressure, they risk damaging the product. […]

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Mobile Manipulators

Mobile lifting devices from Givens Corporation improve efficiency in warehouses by offering adaptable tools like jib cranes, manipulators, and torque arms. These tools can move to where they’re needed most, reducing delays and streamlining workflows. Custom-designed bases ensure stability, with features like casters and pneumatic brakes for optimal performance during relocation. […]

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Roll Your Way Into a Lift Platform

Custom Carts & Lift Platforms Boost your production with our custom carts and lift platforms. Our carts, including AGVs, tuggers, push carts, conveyor carts, and table carts, are designed to be flexible and efficient, meeting your unique needs. Our lift platforms provide versatile solutions for various industrial applications. Available in static or dynamic configurations, they […]

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