Engineering Tools
The right design tools and CAD data for every phase of the development of your vacuum and gripping systems.
From concept to finished automation solution in just a few clicks
Every automated handling process begins with a sketch and specific questions: Which component will support the load? How should the system be sized?
Our engineering tools guide you every step of the way—from the initial design through product selection to the appropriate design data. Step by step, an initial requirement is transformed into a verified, ready-to-use solution—without detours or time-consuming rounds of revisions.
Choose the right tool for your application now:
Selection aids
Our selection aids use your specific workpiece data to lead you accurately and intuitively to the optimal product component.
Configurators
With our configurators, you can design gripping systems tailored to your mechanical interfaces—including direct CAD downloads and instant pricing information.
Schmalz Calculator
The Schmalz Calculator quickly and accurately calculates holding forces, suction rate, and the exact power consumption of your vacuum system before you select components.
Digital Engineering Service
The Digital Engineering Service automatically analyzes your 3D models to optimize system design for setup time without any manual effort.
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From CAD file to digitally designed gripping solution: Schmalz automates sheet metal handling
How can digital design, flexible gripping systems and ergonomic handling solutions make sheet metal processing more efficient? Answers to these questions can be found at Blechexpo (October 21 to 24, Stuttgart) in Hall 1 at Stand 1110 at vacuum specialist Schmalz.
New
FQE-V gripper system: independent of size and shape
With the new FQE-V, Schmalz has developed a modular, freely scalable gripper system for robotics. It enables workpieces of different sizes and shapes to be handled safely. Applications benefit from particularly fast project planning.
Configuring spring plungers made easy
The FSTIm and FSTImc spring plungers can be individually adapted to different requirements. This provides companies with custom-made solutions for their plant automation. Schmalz offers a new online configurator with integrated error prevention to make the design process quick and easy.
Simply automate
In automation, different systems and technologies work hand in hand. Integrators must be sure that all components work together smoothly and can exchange data and information seamlessly. Schmalz supports them in this with software modules, online tools, smart products and vacuum know-how - from the conception to the running process.
Selection aids
How to Select Vacuum Generators, Robotics Products, and Vacuum Lifters Step by Step with Precision.
Configurators
The Schmalz product configurators offer the opportunity to develop customized solutions. Configure your products to suit your requirements.
Schmalz Calculator
Precisely calculate the holding force, suction rate, and compressed air consumption of your vacuum system.
Digital Engineering Service
Engineering process simply automated – 80 % faster thanks to digital design of your gripping solution: Our Digital Engineering Service enables the digital design of tailored gripping solutions for sheet metal handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Schmalz engineering tools, and how do they help?
What are the Schmalz engineering tools, and how do they help?
Schmalz Engineering Tools are web-based applications for the technical design, selection, and configuration of vacuum and material handling technology. They support designers and planners throughout the entire development process with the following core tasks:
- Safe Design: Physically and technically precise sizing of vacuum systems to prevent design errors.
- Targeted product selection: Quick filtering of suitable components based on specific application data.
- Efficient configuration: Custom assembly of modular systems, including direct CAD data download.
- Process acceleration: Significant reduction in search, calculation, and design times throughout the entire engineering process.
What is the difference between selection aids, calculators, and product configurators?
What is the difference between selection aids, calculators, and product configurators?
The tools differ based on their specific function in each planning step:
- Selection Aids (Product Search): These provide a quick way to filter the catalog for the right standard product (e.g., the correct suction cup) based on a few requirement parameters.
- Schmalz Calculator (Calculation and Design): Enables the physical sizing of vacuum systems through the precise calculation of holding forces, evacuation times, and flow restrictors.
- Product Configurators (System Customization): Allow for the individual assembly of complex, modular systems (e.g., gripper arrays or vacuum generators) and directly provide suitable 3D CAD models.
- Digital Engineering Service (Automated Gripper Design): Analyzes uploaded CAD data of workpieces (e.g., sheet metal parts) and fully automatically calculates the optimal, custom made gripping solution for the application.