Electrical Vacuum Generation
No compressed air. Future-ready solutions. Vacuum Technology, reimagined.
Modern Vacuum Technology: Electrical, Versatile, Energy-efficient
No compressed air available or particularly high power required? No problem! Discover the electrical future of vacuum technology: electrical vacuum generators such as vacuum pumps and vacuum blowers open up new possibilities for the use of vacuum technology in industrial automation. Schmalz offers the right solution for every application.
Our rotary vane pumps ensure clean processes, flexible use and maximum performance – even under the toughest conditions. Supplementing this, electrical vacuum generators such as our diaphragm pumps offer a compact, energy-efficient and compressed air-free solution that combines efficiency, reliability and future-proofing. This makes vacuum technology the engine for a more sustainable, flexible industry, automation and robotics.
What is electrical vacuum generation?
Electrical vacuum generators such as pumps or blowers generate vacuum purely electrically. In contrast to pneumatic systems, vacuum generation takes place without the use of compressed air. Depending on the version, this results in higher energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.
If compressed air is not available or maximum power with high suction capacity is required, the Schmalz portfolio offers numerous powerful electrical vacuum generators. Thanks to various principles of operation, they achieve exactly the suction flow rates and vacuum levels that you need for your handling, lifting and clamping processes.
Everything about electrical vacuum generation
Working principle of electric vacuum generators
Electrical vacuum generation as an efficient alternative to pneumatic vacuum generation.
Selection aid for electrical vacuum generators
Find the right vacuum generator for your application.
Industries and applications
Electrical vacuum generation is flexible and can be used in robotics, packaging, wood working and other industries.
Products and solutions
Discover the electrical vacuum generators from Schmalz.
"We want to create alternatives that reduce energy consumption and still function when no or too little compressed air is available."∼ Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Shareholder of J. Schmalz GmbH
Industries and typical applications
- Logistics: carton erectors, palletizing, end-of-line processes in intra-logistics
- Packaging: electrical vacuum technology for packaging machines, automated workpiece handling, end-of-line processes
- Wood: gantry transfer of wooden beams, board removal in sawmills, carpentry automation
- Glass: cutting processes in float glass production, building glass mounting, transport of sensitive glass sheets
- Battery and electronics: stacking processes for pouch cells, printed-circuit board handling, electrical vacuum technology for CFRP components
- General mechanical engineering: For example, injection molding part removal
- Automotive: For example, body construction or final assembly of doors and windshields
- Construction (outdoor): Building glass mounting with mobile lifting devices, handling of heavy components
From our customers' practical experience: Efficient processes thanks to electrical vacuum generation
Electrical vacuum generation in use
Comparison of electrical vacuum generators
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Our oil-free vacuum pumps with integrated fan, permanently lubricated bearings and high efficiency for handling dense parts impress with a suction rate of up to 244 m³/h and a vacuum of up to 92 %.
The vacuum pump with non-contact principle of operation achieves a suction rate of 90 to 310 m³/h and up to 95 % vacuum – ideal for handling dense and slightly porous workpieces. Thanks to the integrated suction air filter, it works reliably and requires little maintenance.
The low-maintenance, oil-lubricated vacuum pump with three phase drive achieves a suction rate of up to 255 m³/h and 98 % vacuum for reliable handling of dense parts. The integrated oil separator ensures clean and efficient operation.
The vacuum blower with a maximum flow rate of 75 to 1,250 m³/h has been specially developed for extremely porous workpieces. With 40 % vacuum, it achieves the optimum balance between suction force and flow rate for challenging materials.
This vacuum generator offers a suction rate of 46 l/min and up to 80 % vacuum at a voltage of 24 V-DC. With a power of only 55 W, it is suitable for mobile or fully automated applications and has integrated control and regulation functions for maximum efficiency.
These electrical vacuum generators offer intelligent, autonomous and flexible vacuum generation especially for mobile robotics and collaborative robot environments. They master airtight workpieces thanks to integrated controls.
Overview of the benefits of electrical vacuum generation with diaphragm pumps
Ideal for decentralized installation in automation systems. Electrical vacuum generators enable fast and efficient handling processes directly at the point of use.
Cost savings thanks to energy-efficient 24V technology: Electric vacuum pumps generate vacuum without compressed air, thus reducing operating costs and CO₂ emissions.
Integrated control for external components: Electrical vacuum generators with IO-Link enable monitoring of the entire vacuum system and ensure maximum transparency.
Thanks to IO-Link and NFC interfaces, electrical vacuum generators can be quickly and cost-effectively retrofitted into existing systems – ideal for flexible and future-proof automation.
Users can set and monitor the most important process parameters such as vacuum or cycle times directly – for maximum transparency and easy handling.
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