6" Flip Handle Hand Cup - Pack of 4

Wood's Powr-Grip TL6FH — 6" Flipover Bail Handle Vacuum Hand Cup for Flat and Curved Surfaces (70 lbs / 32 kg) — Pack of 4

The Wood's Powr-Grip TL6FH is a versatile vacuum hand cup featuring a flipover bail handle that serves two distinct functional purposes: it permits the attached load to swing or change orientation freely when lifted, and its narrow folded profile allows the cup to be attached in tight storage locations where a fixed upright handle would not fit. Featuring a 6" (15 cm) standard rubber suction pad (Model TL6), a metal bail handle, and an industrial-grade plastic plunger, the TL6FH is rated for loads up to 70 lbs (32 kg) on flat and curved smooth, nonporous surfaces with a minimum radius of 12" (305 mm). Operable down to 0°F (-18°C), the TL6FH performs across a wide range of environments. Sold as a Pack of 4 (SKU: 91300, Model: TL6FH), the kit provides redundant tooling for multi-cup lifts and high-volume operations. Manufactured by Wood's Powr-Grip.

The TL6FH occupies a unique position in the WPG 6" hand cup family: where the TL6RH’s offset fixed handle is specifically designed to prevent load swing and rotation — locking the load’s orientation during the lift — the TL6FH’s flipover bail handle is designed to allow load swing and free orientation change. This makes the TL6FH the correct choice for applications where the load needs to pivot, rotate, or reorient during handling — such as repositioning panels from horizontal to vertical, rotating glass during fabrication, or any application where the operator needs the load to hang freely and find its natural balance point. The bail handle’s ability to fold flat also enables the cup to be placed on panels stored in tight racks, slots, or frames where a fixed upright handle would prevent attachment.

Key Features & Benefits

Flipover Bail Handle — Permits Load to Swing and Change Orientation

The TL6FH’s defining feature is its flipover bail handle, which allows the attached load to swing freely and change orientation during the lift. Unlike fixed-handle cups that lock the load’s angle relative to the handle, the bail handle pivots — allowing the load to rotate, tilt, or reorient as needed during handling. This is the correct handle geometry for applications where the operator needs to reposition a panel from one orientation to another during the lift (e.g., horizontal to vertical), where the load needs to hang freely and find its natural balance point, or where the panel must be rotated during fabrication or installation. This is the opposite of the TL6RH’s offset fixed handle, which prevents swing — choose the TL6FH when free orientation change is needed, and the TL6RH when load orientation must be controlled.

Narrow Folded Profile — Attachment in Tight Storage Locations

When the bail handle is folded flat against the cup body, the TL6FH presents a narrow, low-profile form factor that allows the cup to be attached to panels stored in tight racks, vertical storage slots, glass A-frames, and other confined storage configurations where a fixed upright handle would prevent the cup from reaching the panel surface. This is a practical operational advantage in glass fabrication shops, stone yards, and glazing operations where panels are stored vertically in tight racks and must be extracted with a vacuum cup before they can be repositioned. The bail handle flips up to its operating position once the cup is attached and the panel is ready to be lifted.

Metal Bail Handle with Industrial-Grade Plastic Plunger

The metal bail handle provides the structural durability needed for repeated professional use, while the industrial-grade plastic plunger delivers lightweight, rust-resistant vacuum engagement. The bail handle’s pivot mechanism is constructed to withstand the repeated folding and unfolding cycles of high-volume storage rack extraction operations. The plastic plunger keeps the overall cup weight low, reducing fatigue during extended use.

Flat and Curved Surface Compatibility (Min. 12" Radius)

The TL6FH is rated for both flat and curved smooth, nonporous surfaces with a minimum curved surface radius of 12" (305 mm), matching the TL6HG, TL6RH, and LJ6VH. The 6" TL6 pad provides reliable vacuum attachment across the rated surface range, and the bail handle’s free-pivot geometry is particularly useful on curved surfaces where the load’s natural hang angle may differ from the attachment angle.

Extended Low-Temperature Rating (0°F / -18°C)

The TL6FH is rated for operation down to 0°F (-18°C), making it suitable for cold storage facilities, outdoor winter job sites, and refrigerated environments. For operations extracting panels from cold storage racks, the combination of the narrow folded profile (for tight rack attachment) and the 0°F cold rating makes the TL6FH particularly well-suited.

Red-Line Vacuum Loss Indicator — Vacuum Pad Protector Included — Pack of 4

The built-in red-line indicator provides a continuous visual warning if vacuum pressure drops significantly during a lift. Each TL6FH ships with a vacuum pad protector to keep the TL6 pad clean and protected during storage. The pack-of-4 configuration provides redundant tooling for multi-cup lifts and ensures replacement cups are on hand when a pad requires service.

Common Applications

Panel Extraction from Tight Storage Racks and A-Frames

Glaziers, glass fabricators, and stone yards use the TL6FH to extract panels from vertical storage racks, glass A-frames, and tight slot storage where a fixed upright handle would prevent the cup from reaching the panel surface. The bail handle is folded flat for attachment in the tight space, then flipped up to the operating position before lifting. This is the primary application that makes the TL6FH irreplaceable in storage-intensive operations.

Panel Reorientation During Handling

When a panel must be repositioned from horizontal to vertical (or vice versa) during a single handling operation, the TL6FH’s bail handle allows the load to swing freely through the reorientation without requiring the operator to detach and reattach the cup. The load pivots naturally on the bail handle as the operator changes the panel’s angle, maintaining vacuum attachment throughout the reorientation.

Glass Fabrication Rotation Operations

Glass fabricators use the TL6FH during cutting, edging, and processing operations where glass panels must be rotated or reoriented between process steps. The free-pivot bail handle allows the panel to rotate to the required angle without the operator fighting against a fixed handle’s resistance to orientation change.

Balanced Hang-Point Lifting

For panels or objects where the center of gravity is not directly below the attachment point, the TL6FH’s bail handle allows the load to swing to its natural balance point and hang level, rather than tilting at the angle imposed by a fixed handle. This is useful for asymmetrical panels, panels with off-center weight distribution, and any application where the load’s natural hang angle is unknown before lifting.

Cold Storage Panel Extraction

The combination of the narrow folded profile (for tight rack attachment) and the 0°F cold rating makes the TL6FH well-suited for extracting panels from cold storage racks and refrigerated storage systems where both tight clearance and cold-temperature performance are required simultaneously.

Multi-Cup Coordinated Lifts

The pack-of-4 configuration supports multi-cup coordinated lifts for panels exceeding the 70 lb single-cup rating. Multiple TL6FH cups can be positioned across a panel, with each cup’s bail handle allowing independent load orientation adjustment at each attachment point.

Compatible Materials

• Flat plate glass and float glass
• Tempered and laminated safety glass — smooth face
• Curved glass (min. 12" / 305 mm radius)
• Polished stone tile and stone panels (flat and curved)
• Smooth painted or coated metal panels (flat and curved)
• Acrylic sheet and polycarbonate panels
• Any smooth, nonporous flat or curved surface with min. 12" (305 mm) radius and load ≤ 70 lbs per cup

Not compatible with: rough, textured, or porous surfaces; surfaces with radius tighter than 12" (305 mm); loads exceeding 70 lbs per cup; surfaces contaminated with oil, wax, or debris in the pad contact area; concrete, brick, unpolished stone, wood, or drywall.

Product Documents

• TL6FH Instructions (PDF)

Application Instructions

Step 1: Surface and Material Assessment

1. Confirm the surface is smooth and nonporous — do not proceed on rough, textured, or porous surfaces.
2. For curved surfaces, confirm the radius is 12" (305 mm) or greater.
3. Verify the panel or object weight does not exceed 70 lbs (32 kg) per cup.
4. Assess whether the application requires free load orientation change (use TL6FH) or controlled load orientation (use TL6RH).

Step 2: Pad Inspection and Preparation

1. Inspect the TL6 suction pad for cuts, cracks, hardening, or contamination. Replace if damaged.
2. Clean the pad contact area on the work surface — remove dust, oil, moisture, and debris.
3. In cold environments, verify pad flexibility above 0°F (-18°C) before use.

Step 3: Attaching the Cup (Including Tight Storage Locations)

1. Fold the bail handle flat against the cup body to achieve the narrow profile needed for attachment in tight storage racks or confined spaces.
2. Position the pad flat against the panel surface with full perimeter contact.
3. Engage the vacuum mechanism — with the handle folded, engage the plunger directly on the cup body.
4. Flip the bail handle up to its operating position.
5. Check the red-line vacuum indicator — confirm full vacuum before lifting.
6. Apply a controlled test load to verify seal integrity before committing to the full lift.

Step 4: Lifting, Reorienting, and Release

1. Lift using the bail handle — the load will swing freely to its natural balance point; allow it to stabilize before moving.
2. To reorient the panel, tilt the handle gradually — the load will pivot on the bail handle to the new angle.
3. Monitor the red-line indicator continuously throughout the lift and during reorientation.
4. For multi-cup lifts, coordinate with all operators before lifting and during reorientation.
5. Do not exceed the 70 lb (32 kg) rated load capacity per cup.
6. Lower the load fully to a stable surface before releasing the vacuum.
7. Fold the bail handle flat before storing the cup — use the vacuum pad protector to protect the pad.

Technical Specifications

Safety Data Summary

Hazard Information

• The bail handle allows the load to swing freely — allow the load to stabilize at its natural balance point before moving; uncontrolled swing can cause the load to strike personnel or structures
• Vacuum loss during a lift can result in sudden load drop, causing serious injury or property damage
• Overloading beyond 70 lbs (32 kg) per cup may cause sudden cup release without warning
• Use on surfaces with radius tighter than 12" (305 mm) will prevent full pad seal and significantly increases drop risk
• Damaged or contaminated suction pads must be replaced before use
• In cold environments, verify pad flexibility and seal integrity before each lift — rubber performance approaches its limit at 0°F (-18°C)
• Do not use above 5,000 ft (1,500 m) elevation

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses or face shield when handling glass panels
• Cut-resistant gloves rated for glass and stone handling
• Steel-toed safety footwear
• Insulated gloves and appropriate cold-weather PPE when operating at or near 0°F (-18°C)

Safe Handling

• Allow the load to stabilize at its natural balance point after lifting before moving — free-swinging loads can strike personnel or structures if moved before stabilized
• Inspect the pad and clean the contact area before each lift
• Never exceed the rated 70 lb load capacity per cup
• Monitor the red-line indicator continuously — lower the load immediately if vacuum loss is detected
• For multi-cup lifts, coordinate all operators before lifting and during any reorientation
• Fold the bail handle flat and use the vacuum pad protector when storing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the TL6FH and the TL6RH?
A: Both use the same TL6 pad, 70 lb capacity, 12" minimum radius, 0°F rating, and Pack of 4 configuration. The critical difference is the handle geometry and its effect on load orientation: the TL6FH has a flipover bail handle that allows the load to swing freely and change orientation during the lift — the correct choice when panel reorientation, balanced hang-point lifting, or tight storage rack attachment is needed. The TL6RH has an offset fixed handle that prevents load swing and rotation — the correct choice when load orientation must be controlled throughout the lift. Choose based on whether you need free orientation change (TL6FH) or controlled orientation (TL6RH).

Q: How does the narrow folded profile help with storage rack attachment?
A: When the bail handle is folded flat against the cup body, the TL6FH presents a low-profile form factor that can fit into tight vertical storage racks, glass A-frames, and slot storage systems where a fixed upright handle would prevent the cup from reaching the panel surface. Once the cup is attached and the panel is ready to be lifted, the bail handle is flipped up to its operating position. This makes the TL6FH the practical choice for operations where panels are stored in tight racks and must be extracted with a vacuum cup.

Q: Is the TL6 pad interchangeable with other WPG models?
A: Yes. The TL6 pad is shared with the TL6HG (SKU 91316), TL6RH single cup (SKU 91320), and TL6RH2B matched pair (SKU 91345), making replacement pads interchangeable across all four models. Replacement TL6 pads are available separately through Wood's Powr-Grip authorized distributors.

Q: Can the TL6FH be used in cold environments?
A: Yes. The TL6FH is rated down to 0°F (-18°C), making it suitable for cold storage facilities, outdoor winter job sites, and refrigerated environments. The combination of cold-temperature rating and narrow folded profile makes it particularly useful for extracting panels from cold storage racks.

Q: What replacement pad does the TL6FH use?
A: The TL6FH uses the TL6 standard rubber pad (6" diameter). Replacement pads are available separately through Wood's Powr-Grip authorized distributors.

Q: Is this product made to order?
A: Yes. This product is made to order and all sales are final. Please confirm your surface type, curved surface radius, and load requirements before placing your order.

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