Press releases

Schmalz presents the greatest variety of vacuum components the market has to offer in its new Vacuum Components Catalog 2012/2013.

When automatically feeding raw sheets, sheet metal parts, blanks and other flat workpieces into forming machines, it is important to separate components and ensure that they are fed in individually to prevent damage to the machines. In conjunction with commercially available sensors, the double-blank detection unit DBD from vacuum technology specialist J. Schmalz does just that – precisely and reliably.

Vacuum technology specialist J. Schmalz presents the first modular system for fast and easy setup of vacuum end effectors for the packaging industry

With a gripping system consisting of 1200 packaging suction pads, Vacuum specialist Schmalz has closed one of the few gaps in the automation process of Deutsche Post’s logistics centers. The system provides maximum flexibility and holding force in a robot cell for automatic depalletizing and separating of cardboard boxes.

The logical next step – vacuum specialist Schmalz has added the SSG string gripper to its product range for the photovoltaic process chain and presents for the first time a modular gripping system especially for handling PV strings.

A renowned manufacturer of built-in kitchen appliances utilizes a robot with a vacuum gripper system for flexible and economical handling and palletizing of packaged range hoods.

Vacuum tube lifters facilitate efficient inverter production - With its new production facility, the inverter specialists at KACO new energy are setting a course for the future. The switch to fully automatic processes and order-specific production requires a smooth material flow. In places that still require manual handling of the heavy inverters, employees will now have help from multiple vacuum tube lifter JumboErgo units from Schmalz. These units are well-suited to the ergonomic concept of the production facility.

Specialists in vacuum handling technology J. Schmalz are presenting two crane system innovations: a conductor line for wireless power supply and a crane section that can carry loads weighing up to 950 kg.

Schmalz’s VacuMaster range of vacuum lifting devices are now also available with pneumatically driven vacuum generation.

Vacuum technology specialist Schmalz offers affordable replacement suction pads for SCM/Morbidelli console systems.

New from Schmalz: The Innospann adapter plate XXL increases the flexibility with which users can attach suction cups to CNC machining centers with a console table.

In a new 36-page brochure, J. Schmalz GmbH presents innovative clamping solutions for CNC machining centres.

In June 2011, the vacuum specialist J.Schmalz was awarded for its "Pick-by-Shutter" assembly workstation. This workstation is used to assemble ejectors from individual components. This particularly innovative solution leads to sustainable improvements in efficiency and working conditions.

To start off the year, Schmalz held its World Market Meeting at its headquarters in Glatten. The company used this opportunity to greet the managing directors of its 16 international subsidiaries. As in years past, the subsidiary that showed the strongest growth was acknowledged.

Crisis Overcome – International Trade Fair Participation – Investment in Glatten Site