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Duct Lifters – The Safe, Portable Solution for High-Level Installation

Manual lifting and positioning of heavy, awkward items like air conditioning ductwork, ceiling panels, or plumbing sections is one of the highest risks for site injury. Duct Lifters (often referred to as material lifts or aluminium lifters) are purpose-built devices that allow a single operator to safely hoist and position bulky, hard-to-handle materials to extreme heights.

Verdex supplies premium, lightweight Duct Lifters engineered for maximum reach, stability, and ease of use. Our models feature quick-setup designs, non-marking castors, and precise winch control, making them essential equipment for WHS-compliant installation work across construction and maintenance sites. Find this specialised high-reach equipment alongside our general Manual Stackers and Lifters.

 

Benefits of Investing in a Certified Duct Lifter

For contractors and site managers, a Duct Lifter is not just a tool, it's an investment in speed, worker health, and liability protection.

  • WHS & Single-Person Operation: By mechanising the lift, a duct lifter reduces strain, eliminates high-risk manual handling, and allows a single technician to safely manage loads that would otherwise require multiple workers.

  • Extreme Vertical Reach: Our lifters are designed with telescopic masts to reach ceilings, beams, and high-level racking, perfect for installing ducting or running piping in commercial buildings.

  • Precision Positioning: The smooth, manual hand winch offers micro-adjustment capability, allowing the operator to align duct sections, ceiling panels, or lights perfectly before fixing them in place.

  • Portability & Access: Built from lightweight aluminium, these devices fold flat for easy transport and are narrow enough to fit through standard doorways and into service lifts.

 

Key Applications for Verdex Duct Lifters

The unique combination of height capacity and portability makes Duct Lifters vital across several key trades and industries.

  • Air Conditioning: Lifting and securing long, heavy sections of ductwork into ceiling cavities and high wall mounts.

  • Electrical & Plumbing: Positioning lighting rigs, conduit, long sections of pipe, and electrical trays overhead. For alternative lifting methods for long loads, see our Forklift Jib Cranes.

  • Drywall & Ceiling Installation: Hoisting large plasterboard panels, false ceiling grids, or acoustic barriers into position quickly and safely.

  • Warehousing & Maintenance: A safe alternative to ladders or scissor lifts for high-level tasks, such as changing light globes or running cables above production lines. For heavier loads requiring floor mobility, consider our Platform and Fork Lift Trolleys.

 

Why Choose Verdex

When working at height, stability is everything. Verdex Duct Lifters are designed to be reliable, easy to use, and compliant, minimising setup time and maximising site safety.

  • Aluminium Construction: Provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring the lifter is both robust on site and light enough for easy transport and positioning by one person.

  • Safety Features: Equipped with an automatic braking winch and stable outrigger options to ensure the load remains secure at every stage of the lift.

  • Fast Setup: No tools are required for setup or breakdown, meaning your team spends less time assembling and more time working.

 

Secure Your Site Safety Today

Reduce your WHS risks and dramatically improve efficiency in high-level installations. A certified Duct Lifter is the essential, portable tool for contractors seeking to save time and protect their workers.

Browse Verdex’s range of high-reach Duct Lifters online and elevate the safety and speed of your installation work.