SCTMi mini compact terminal: A real lightweight

Schmalz has made its compact terminals even smaller and lighter. The new SCTMi model saves around a third of the weight of its big brother and only requires around half the footprint - making it ideal for use directly on the gripper or on a moving axis. Short evacuation times and low energy consumption allow flexible use in different types of machines.

The compact terminals control up to 16 separate vacuum circuits, with unused spaces being closed off by blind plugs. This scalability gives users great flexibility as requirements change, as they can replace or supplement the ejector disks in a matter of minutes. The electrical and pneumatic control connections are on one level and ensure quick and easy mounting and uncomplicated expansion. Thanks to the modular principle, terminals with up to 16 separate vacuum circuits are possible. This reduces the integration time from 2 days to just 4 hours. If service is required, the specialists can access the device with the Schmalz ControlRoom app via the integrated NFC functionality and receive a useful description of faults and measures to be taken.

At the heart of the units are ejector discs based on the SCPM compact ejectors, which are available with nozzle sizes from 0.3 to 1.2 millimetres and work very efficiently. They are particularly suitable for highly dynamic pick-and-place applications with extremely short cycle times.

The SCTMi mini compact terminals will be available with an IO-Link communication interface at the end of 2023. In the first half of 2024, the variants with Ethernet and as a valve variant for the design of various vacuum circuits with a central, external vacuum generator will be available for purchase.