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The "Vacuum Knowledge" section - as the name suggests - provides knowledge on the subject of vacuum. Here you will find basic knowledge, how-to videos, symbols in vacuum technology and more.
In the glossary you will find explanations and a lot of additional information on technical terms related to vacuum technology, automation, handling, clamping technology.
Videos provide an insight into the wide range of applications for vacuum lifters and crane systems. Discover them now in the Schmalz Media Library.
Vacuum technology is in demand in a variety of industry sectors and is utilized in many ways ranging from individual components to complete solutions. Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions, combining decades of experience and comprehensive expertise with the ambition to create custom solutions for our customers from industry and trade. We help companies in the automation technology, handling technology and clamping technology sectors to design their production processes more efficiently and strike new paths with the help of vacuum technology.
A feature of all vacuum components and systems is the use of a vacuum as a holding force. Vacuum technology is employed in a variety of industries – Schmalz aids and assists companies from a multitude of sectors, including the automotive industry, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, the glass and woodworking sector, logistics, packaging and wind energy. We place a special emphasis on meeting the specific requirements of different industry sectors and offering individual solutions with vacuum technology.
Formed in 1910, Schmalz is now the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions. Our international network supports companies at home and abroad, providing you with real competitive benefits thanks to our expertise and many years of experience. Expert system consultants are there for you from the first planning steps to the commissioning and assembly of your system and beyond. You can look forward to working with a reliable and trustful partner that sets new benchmarks in your production processes with vacuum technology and impressive solutions with the highest degree of technical innovation and functionality.
With individual vacuum components ranging from suction pads (also: vacuum cups) to special grippers to vacuum generators, Schmalz has a hugely diverse product portfolio that can be precisely tailored to a variety of requirements. As well as this range of individual components, the portfolio includes Schmalz vacuum gripping systems, which are available as large-area or layer gripping systems and suction spiders. Their modular design gives these complete and ready-to-connect systems maximum flexibility for custom application.
Vacuum handling systems (e.g. Schmalz lifting devices) from Schmalz simplify work processes and ensure gentle and efficient handling of workpieces, while our clamping solutions offer precise and reliable clamping functions tailored to your requirements.
In the area of vacuum technology, Schmalz offers a hugely diverse product and service portfolio that can be adapted to create the optimum solution for specific customer needs and ideas. The Schmalz component range comprises more than 6,000 individual components. They are the cornerstone of every vacuum system.
