Table 1.

Safety factors for standard and modified vacuum system.

Block type Weight Standard Standard Modified Modified
[kg] lifting capacity safety factor lifting capacity safety factor
Octagonal 57.4 56.1 1.0 224.6 3.9
Squared 30.6 56.1 1.8 224.6 7.3

The lifting capacity calculations were made on the assumption of using 60 suction cups.

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