Vacuum Technology for Automation

Vacuum Components

Vacuum Suction Cups
Our product range includes a variety of suction cups with various shapes, sizes and materials, providing the right suction cup for every application. Suction cups consist of a elastomer part and a connection nipple.

Vacuum Suction Cups
Suction cups from Schmalz can be grouped into universal suction cups and suction cups for special applications. Universal suction cups cover a wide range of requirements. Suction cups for special applications were developed to meet requirements of individual industries. They are characterized by specific characteristics, for example, for the handling of thin-walled and oily car body parts in the sheet metal industry or for porous and structured workpieces in the timber industry.

Special Grippers
Special grippers can be used for applications in which regular suction cups cannot generate a vacuum. Schmalz offers a variety of special grippers with various shapes, sizes and principles of operation.

Special Grippers
Special grippers are used for applications in which regular suction cups cannot be used. Special grippers are used, for example, to handle wafers, films, display glass, fragile workpieces or webbed composite textiles. They act as the connecting element between the workpiece and the handling system, in the same way as the suction cups.

Area Gripping Systems and End Effectors
Universal area gripping systems
Modular system for end effectors
Ready-to-connect to a huge range of robot applications

Area Gripping Systems and End Effectors
Area gripping systems are suitable for use in a wide range of applications. They grip a variety of different surfaces and geometries, porous or airtight workpieces and workpieces in undefined positions. End effectors are designed from elements of the modular system. An online configurator provides assistance with the layout. That allows the end effectors to be adapted to different packaging processes quickly and efficiently.

Mounting Elements
Schmalz offers a wide range of mounting possibilities for integrating suction cups or special grippers into a vacuum system.

Mounting Elements
Grippers can be individually integrated into the gripping system using Schmalz mounting elements. The sections, beams, and connections form the basis of the vacuum gripping system. Spring plungers are used to compensate height tolerances of workpieces. They also cushion the impact of the suction cup and enable the handling of fragile workpieces. Jointed mountings that can swivel in all directions provide a better fit of the suction cup to the workpiece.

Vacuum Generators
Vacuum generators provide the required vacuum. The vacuum is generated either pneumatically (ejectors) or electrically (pumps, blowers). Ejectors offer intelligent functions for energy and process control.

Vacuum Generators
Schmalz offers a wide range of vacuum generators. Depending on the particular workpiece and application different pneumatic or electrical vacuum generators may be suitable. For example, pneumatic ejectors may be used in industrial robot applications, or vacuum pumps for central vacuum generation in gantry systems.

Valve Technology
Valves are used to control the vacuum as well as the compressed air. The right valves can increase both the process reliability and the cost-effectiveness of the vacuum system.

Valve Technology
Schmalz valve technology significantly increases process safety. For example, non-return valves prevent workpieces from dropping off the gripping system in the event of leakage. Solenoid valves can be used to control the compressed air or vacuum. Available in a range of nominal sizes, they can be specifically tailored to the customer’s application.

Switches and System Monitoring
Devices for system monitoring are crucial to ensure the safe operation of a vacuum system. Schmalz offers a wide range of switches, measuring and control devices, as well as warning devices

Switches and System Monitoring
Components for system monitoring are used in all areas of automated handling, for example, in feeder systems in the automotive industry, in the plastics industry, and in other applications to increase process safety.

Filters and Connections
Filters protect the vacuum generator from contamination. Vacuum distributors, hose lines and connections complete the vacuum system and connect suction cups to vacuum generators.

Filters and Connections
Filters are used to protect the vacuum generator or the valve in dusty environments. The filters are installed in the system between the suction cup and the vacuum generator or the valve. Our product range includes all the hoses and connections required to design a functioning vacuum system.

Didactic
The wide range of individual vacuum components offers all elements for setting up vacuum systems for automation, from suction cups and vacuum generators to system monitoring.

Digital Solutions
Digital solutions from Schmalz help to fully exploit the potential of intelligent components, especially IO-Link devices. They can be used from commissioning to operation to service.
 

Vacuum Gripping Systems

Layer Gripping Systems
High-performance palletizers for warehousing and intralogistics
Combination of different gripping principles (vacuum and mechanic)

Suction Spider
Customized end-of-arm toolings

Area Gripping Systems and End Effectors
Universal area gripping systems
Modular system for end effectors
Ready-to-connect to a huge range of robot applications

Lightweight Layer Grippers ZLW
Layer gripper in lightweight construction
Lift capacity up to 35 kg
Max. dimensions (LxW): 850 x 650 mm
Sealing element: sealing foam or suction cups
 

Vacuum Technology for Robotics

Handling Sets
Pre-assembled handling sets for various lightweight robots
Consisting of gripper, robot flange and connection accessories

Vision & Handling Sets
Solution for bin picking
Plug & work
Collision free gripping
Complete application solution

End-of-Arm Ecosystem MATCH
Lift capacity up to 25 kg
Compatible with all common lightweight robots

Modular Gripper System
Modular system
For common lightweight robots
Flexibly expandable

Vacuum Generators
Vacuum generators provide the required vacuum. The vacuum is generated either pneumatically (ejectors) or electrically (pumps, blowers). Ejectors offer intelligent functions for energy and process control.

Schmalz Solution Kits ivOS
 

Vacuum Clamping Technology

Clamping Equipment for Woodworking
Vacuum clamping technology for CNC machining of wooden workpieces
Solutions for console table, grid table and flat table systems
Clamping equipment for both narrow workpieces and workpieces made from solid wood
Clamping solutions for modernizing CNC machining centers

Clamping Equipment for Glass Processing
Vacuum clamping technology for CNC machining of glass workpieces
For flexible and efficient production processes
Wear-resistant friction pads for high precision

Clamping Equipment for Metal and Plastic Processing
Vacuum clamping technology for CNC machining of metal and plastic workpieces
Universal clamping system for smooth workpieces
Economic and flexible right from production batch one

Clamping Equipment for 3D Freeform Surfaces
Vacuum clamping technology for securely clamping workpieces with free-form surfaces with minimum warping
Used in laser and milling processes in the fiber composite industry and in applications with metal, plastics or wood

Vacuum Generators
Vacuum generator for use in CNC machining centers
Supplies and monitors vacuum power
 

Vacuum Lifters and Crane Systems

Vacuum Tube Lifters Jumbo
Move workpieces up to 300 kg quickly and easily
Configurable lifting unit, operator handle, vacuum gripper and vacuum generator
Lifting and lowering the load using vacuum

Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster
Move heavy loads up to several tons ergonomically and securely
Basic module, operating unit, load beams and suction plates configurable
Lifting and lowering the load using a chain hoist

Crane Systems and Jib Cranes
Aluminum crane systems and jib cranes for indoors
Optimally adjustable to the nominal lift capacity of the vacuum lifters
Outstanding low-friction operation and low moving mass

Electric Rope Balancers
Rope balancers are ideal as support for sensitive and precise lifting operations. The sensory detection of the hand force on the control handle enables intuitive control both on the control handle and directly on the workpiece.

Handling Systems for Clean Rooms and Hygienic Areas
Handling systems for lifting and moving workpieces in clean rooms and hygienic areas
For processes in the food, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical and many other industries