Requirements for Vacuum Technology
High shear forces on separation powder
To avoid the adhesion force between stacked glass sheets, the sheets are coated with separation powder. The special suction cups SGF and SAB generate high shear forces even when separation powder is used. The specially developed profile of the suction cups ensures high friction for secure handling. The low stroke of the suction cups SGF enables maximum precision while the flexible bellows of the SAB also adapt to shaped glass, e.g. side lites.
Mark-free handling
Marks on the surfaces of the glass sheets should be avoided throughout the entire production process chain. Suction cups made of the markless material HT1can also be used at temperatures of up to 170°C (e.g. unloading the bending furnace). In combination with a low surface pressure, the suction cups SGF and SAB are ideal for meeting these requirements. With the suction cup covers SU, any contact between the suction cup and the glass can be prevented. We developed a special foam layer with a protective coating so that the vacuum area gripping system can be used for handling soft coatings, such as those used for low emissivity windows, because of its large contact surface and minimal surface pressure.
Short cycle times and high system availability
These handling processes require short cycle times. The compact ejector SXMPi offers an integrated suction and blow-off function. This minimizes suction and release times, as well as energy consumption, since the integrated automatic air-saving function means that the ejector is only activated when vacuum is needed. The intelligent compact ejector also features numerous functions for energy and process control as well as predictive maintenance funtions to increase system availability.
Energy-saving and quiet
In the assembly processes for automotive glass, manual and automated processes are often closely connected. The glass has to be fixed in place for a long period. The compact ejectors SEAC-RP offer suction and blow-off functions in minimal installation space, enabling them to be used right on the suction cup. The integrated pneumatic air-saving regulation reduces the compressed air consumption to a minimum, while ensuring that the system produces very little noise.
Gentle area gripping
The area gripping systems FXP/FMP grip large areas of the glass so that only low local surface pressure is generated. This allows even sensitive coatings or imprints to be handled without damage. Thanks to the integrated valve technology, the grippers can also handle workpieces that are smaller than the actual gripping surface. The universal gripper FXP also offers an integrated vacuum generator.
