Abstract: A vacuum tube lifting device includes a lifting hose having a first end for attaching the hose and a second end for connecting elements disposed to couple the hose to a load, the hose being for connectable to an adjustable vacuum source and a control unit disposed to adjust the pressure inside the hose via input signals for achieving an extending or contracting shifting movement of the hose for shifting of a load. The device includes an arrangement for measuring a parameter proportional to the momentary length of the hose or proportional to a change in the momentary length of the hose, and to emit to the control unit at least a first signal, used by the control unit to obtain an actual value, and to automatically adjust the vacuum source for adjusting the length of the hose to a desired target value starting out from the actual value.

Abstract: A vacuum tube lift device includes a lifting tube (1), the lifting tube (1) having a first end (2) for attachment of the lifting tube (1) and a second end (5) for connection to a means (6) for coupling the lifting tube (1) to a load (7). The lifting tube (1) is adapted for connection to a vacuum source (3) and is extendable and retractable in order to achieve an extending or retracting movement of the lifting tube (1) for movement of a load (7) by means of regulating the pressure inside the lifting tube (1).