Winlet glazing robots continue to change how installation teams operate – handling heavy glass panels to help the team concentrate on trouble free installation. Colchester Glazing Company used their Winlet 575 in a recent job, helping CGC’s crew combine careful workmanship with safer manual handling.
On this project the team highlighted that, “Winlet allowed us more flexibility with millimetre positioning, the team were outstanding working together.” This reflects one of the core benefits of the Winlet 575: it takes the strain of holding and manoeuvring the glass, so fitters can concentrate on alignment, fixing, and sealing. Precise hydraulic controls and wired remote operation allow small adjustments at height without pushing or pulling the pane by hand.
By carrying the full weight of large units, up to 575 kg, the robot reduces the need for multiple people to physically lift and support each panel. Glass can be brought to the opening, held steady while apertures are prepared, and then eased into final position with minimal manual effort, supporting both productivity and safety on site.
About Colchester Glazing Company
Colchester Glazing Company provide glazing, window, and door services across Colchester and the wider Essex area, including emergency boarding, domestic replacements, and commercial work. Their focus on responsive service and quality installation makes modern lifting aids like Winlet a natural fit, particularly for larger format glass where traditional methods can be slow and labour intensive.
Winlet 575 – Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Lifting Capacity | 575 kg |
| Lift Height | 3,600 mm |
| Max Extension | 1,800 mm |
| Side Lift Capacity | 275 kg |
| Tilt / Rotation | 180° / 180° |
| Machine Width | 890 mm |
| Total Machine Weight | 1,300 kg |
| Suction Cups (Glass) | 2 @ 410 mm |
| Power / control | 2 x 150Ah batteries, wired remote |
