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Vacuum Lifters and Vacuum Handling Solutions
Vacuum tooling picks and places cartons, panels and sheet-metal parts with suitable gripping surfaces. It can be paired with a pneumatic industrial manipulator or lifting equipment for transfer.
Vacuum handlingProduct overview
Vacuum cups create a negative-pressure grip against the workpiece surface to assist with handling cartons, panels, sheet-metal parts and boxes. Cup material, quantity and layout are selected for the surface and load-bearing areas.
The tooling can be paired with a pneumatic industrial manipulator, jib crane or intelligent lifting device, with the operator guiding lifting and transfer. A suitable turning mechanism is optional when orientation changes are needed.
Configuration and specifications
| Suitable workpieces | Cartons, boxes, panels, sheet-metal parts and plastic sheets with suitable vacuum gripping surfaces |
|---|---|
| Handling motions | Vacuum gripping, lifting, horizontal transfer and placement; optional turning |
| Equipment combinations | Compatible with pneumatic industrial manipulators, articulating jib cranes or intelligent lifting devices; optional frame-mounted rails |
| Key parameters | Workpiece load, gripping area, surface condition, permeability and handling frequency |
| Safety options | Optional vacuum retention, pressure monitoring and a protective circuit for air-supply loss |
Conditions suited to vacuum handling
- The workpiece has suitable contact areas where the cups can conform to the surface and form an effective seal.
- Distributed gripping points on thin-walled or appearance-sensitive parts reduce local mechanical clamping pressure and manual dragging.
- Packaging lines, panel loading and unloading, and box-transfer workstations requiring repetitive pickup, transfer and placement.
Selecting and using vacuum tooling
- Suitable sealing materials and a vacuum source can be selected for rough or porous surfaces. Mechanical gripping or support structures can be used when vacuum gripping is unsuitable.
- Oil, moisture and dust affect sealing and suction. Clean the contact area before use, and select the cup material to suit the workpiece surface.
- Temperature-resistant contact components or thermally insulated mechanical tooling can be selected for hot workpieces, matching the contact structure to the workpiece temperature.
Frequently asked questions
Can a vacuum lifter handle cartons?
It can handle cartons with suitable gripping areas. The number of cups, contact area and vacuum source are configured for the carton load, board strength and permeability. Lift only after a stable vacuum grip is established.
How are sheet-metal parts picked and placed?
Position the tooling against suitable areas of the sheet-metal part, establish a stable vacuum grip, then assist with lifting and transfer. During placement, support the workpiece before releasing the vacuum, reducing contact with the edges of supports or fixtures.
Can vacuum tooling turn a workpiece?
A turning mechanism is available. Gripping-point layout, turning angle and protective pneumatic circuits are configured for the workpiece load and center of gravity, allowing the orientation to change while the vacuum grip is maintained.
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