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Re: Suction Cups

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Originally Posted by TravisE View Post
are you guys having good luck with the suction cups cause i tried to get my team to you them and the y wouldn't beacuse they were afraid it would take to long to pick the tube up and that it wouldn't hold the tube because of its rounded surface
Our testing on the day of kickoff found the suction cup to be very effective at lifting tubes. Hook up the compressor, a tank, a valve, and the vacuum system, and see for yourself if it will be sufficient for your needs.
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