Why Choose a Complete Muyen Crane System? Safety, Speed and Compliance in the Glass Industry

Why Choose a Complete Muyen Crane System? Safety, Speed and Compliance in the Glass Industry

02-03-2026

In the glass industry, everything revolves around precision, speed and safety. Large glass sheets require a crane system that is not only powerful, but also lightweight, fast and fully reliable. That is exactly why Muyen crane systems are unique in their field.

Specifically Developed for the Glass Industry

The crane systems from Muyen are designed and built in-house, specifically for applications in the glass industry. The integrated vacuum system is not an add-on — it is a fundamental part of the original design.

This results in:

• Extremely fast operation
• Lightweight and smooth handling
• Maximum control over fragile glass sheets
• Optimal ergonomics for operators

Because the vacuum pump, tank and control system are fully integrated into the crane structure, the entire installation functions as one perfectly engineered machine.

What We Often See in Practice

We regularly encounter production companies that have purchased a crane system from another brand and later added a Muyen vacuum lifter.

In an effort to achieve the efficiency of a fully integrated Muyen crane, modifications are often made, such as:

• Installing old or new pumps and vacuum tanks in the upper crane structure
• Connecting hoses to a freestanding pump
• Making structural adjustments to improve performance

At first glance, this may seem like a practical solution. In reality, however, it creates an important technical and legal issue.

The Crucial Difference: CE Compliance and Machine Responsibility

When a vacuum pump and tank are structurally integrated into a crane, the assembly legally becomes a new machine. As a result, the entire installation must comply with CE Machinery Directive requirements.

This is where the risk arises:

• The original crane supplier can no longer inspect or certify the crane, because a vacuum system has been built into it.
• Muyen cannot provide approval, as they are not the supplier of the base crane.
• The responsibility for CE conformity shifts to the company that carried out the modification.

This means increased liability, risks during inspections and potential operational shutdown.

The Professional and Safe Solution

There are only two responsible options:

1. Purchase a Complete Muyen Crane System

This is the most efficient and secure solution. You benefit from:

• A fully integrated vacuum system
• CE compliance as one complete machine
• Maximum speed and lightweight performance
• One single point of contact for service and certification

Everything is designed to operate as one unified system. No compromises. No regulatory risks.

2. Choose an Independent Under-the-Hook Vacuum System

Do you already have an existing crane? Then the correct solution is a fully self-contained vacuum system that operates independently.

This system:

• Operates under the hook
• Runs on battery power or mains electricity
• Is slightly heavier than an integrated solution
• Preserves the original CE status of the crane

This way, the crane remains untouched and certified, while vacuum handling is performed safely and correctly.

Available in Different Configurations

Muyen crane systems are available in various configurations to match different operational needs:

• A simple, efficient basic system
• A modular self-build configuration
• A fully customised and fully integrated solution

Whether you require a straightforward setup or a completely tailor-made, integrated system, Muyen delivers a solution engineered specifically for your glass production environment.

Efficiency Without Risk

In the glass industry, speed matters. But safety, compliance and long-term reliability matter even more. A partially integrated solution may appear cost-effective at first, but can result in serious legal and operational consequences later.

If you want the true efficiency of a Muyen crane system, there is only one safe and professional way to achieve it: choose a complete Muyen system, or work with a fully independent under-the-hook solution.

That way, you combine performance, safety and regulatory certainty in one well-considered investment.