Modern glazing projects are getting more complex with large, heavy glazing panels requiring manoeuvering across site site and then installing precisely into position
We’ve extolled the virtues of the Winlet Glazing robot for a while now, but this time we’ve left it to one of the UK’s leading installers – using their Winlet 785 on a busy site to position large glass units accurately and safely.
In their own words, Glam Façade Installation describe the Winlet 785 as a “game changer”, adding that they have “worked with all similar machines but Winlet beats them all.” The robot’s ability to lift and hold very large panels that would normally demand several people to handle means the glass can be brought into position and held steady while installers focus on setting, fixing, and sealing. This combination of capacity and control is particularly useful where access is tight or repetition over long elevations would otherwise lead to fatigue.
Glam Facade’s crew use the Winlet’s precise hydraulic controls to make fine adjustments, allowing millimetre-accurate placement without repeated manual pushing or lifting. By taking the weight of the glass, the 785 helps reduce the risk of manual handling injuries and limits the potential for damage to expensive façade units.
About Glam Façade Installation
Glam Façade Installation Ltd is based in Rainham, Greater London, and specialises in curtain walling, windows, doors, and full façade installation packages for commercial and residential schemes across the UK. The company’s work regularly features architect-led projects and main contractors who require both technical competence and reliable delivery on complex envelopes.
Their use of modern lifting aids like Winlet sits alongside that approach, supporting safer, more efficient site practice. Read about their Winelt 585 in a previous news post.
Winlet 785 – key specifications and benefits
| Feature | Value / Benefit |
|---|---|
| Max Lifting Capacity | 785 kg – handles large, heavy façade panels |
| Lift Height | 3,970 mm – suitable for multi-storey glazing |
| Max Extension | 2,500 mm from front bumper – reach over obstacles |
| Side Lift Capacity | 275 kg – supports side-facing installations |
| Tilt / Rotation | 180° / 180° – precise orientation of panels |
| Machine Width | 880 mm – compact enough for standard doorways |
| Power / Control | Power / control 2 x 150Ah batteries, wired remote control for fine movements |
The Winlet 785 well-suited to glass installation tasks where accuracy, repetition, and weight are all in play. It can also be adapted for other airtight materials such as stone, steel plates, and fire doors, broadening its use across façade and fit-out work.
