Vetter pneumatic lifting bags use compressed air to generate powerful, controlled lifting force — raising collapsed structures, overturned vehicles, heavy machinery, and industrial loads with precision and safety. Africa for Import and Export LLC-FZ is the authorised distributor for Africa, the Middle East and Gulf.
Vetter High-Pressure Lifting Bags
Kevlar-reinforced rubber airbags for structural rescue, vehicle extrication, and industrial lifting. Stackable for increased height. Operating temperature: -40°C to +80°C.
| Lifting capacity | 8 to 148 tonnes (range of sizes) |
| Working pressure | 8 bar |
| Construction | Kevlar-reinforced rubber |
| Stackable | Yes — dual-bag kits available |
| Temperature range | -40°C to +80°C |
Lifting Bags
Vetter Low-Pressure Lifting Bags
For large surface area lifting and fragile structures where high pressure would cause damage. Ideal for aircraft recovery, concrete slab lifting, and stabilising collapsed structures without secondary damage.
| Working pressure | 0.5 bar |
| Lifting capacity | Up to 100 tonnes |
| Ideal for | Aircraft, slab lifting, fragile structures |
Key Applications
- Vehicle extrication — cars, trucks, buses, trains
- Industrial machinery rescue
- Building collapse and urban search & rescue (USAR)
- Lifting and stabilization of heavy loads
- Mine rescue operations in Africa
- Aircraft recovery and slab lifting (low-pressure)
High-Pressure Lifting Bags
Lifting capacities from 8 to 148 tonnes. Working pressure: 8 bar. Constructed from Kevlar-reinforced rubber. Stackable for increased lift height.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Lifting capacity | 8 to 148 tonnes |
| Working pressure | 8 bar |
| Construction | Kevlar-reinforced rubber |
| Stackable | Yes — for increased lift height |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Application | Structural rescue, vehicle extrication, industrial |
Low-Pressure Lifting Bags
For large surface areas and fragile structures where high pressure would cause damage.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Working pressure | 0.5 bar |
| Lifting capacity | Up to 100 tonnes |
| Ideal for | Aircraft recovery, slab lifting, fragile structures |
Control Units & Accessories
- Dual-control units for simultaneous multi-bag operation
- Pressure gauges and safety relief valves
- Carrying cases and transport systems
- Air supply adapters for SCBA and breathing air systems
Why Vetter for Africa & the Gulf?
Egypt's Civil Defense, Gulf region fire departments, and African industrial sites face unique challenges — extreme heat, remote locations, and demanding operational conditions. Vetter bags are CE certified and designed to perform in exactly these environments, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C.