News about Vacuum Technology for Automation

With the Compact Pump GCPi, Schmalz presents a powerful vacuum generator with a purely electric suction and venting function. Supplemented by the electric 3/2-way compact valve LQE, the user receives a compressed air-free vacuum system with the performance of conventional ejector solutions.

With the new weight-reduced layer gripper from Schmalz, cobots can also palletize lighter workpiece layers. It is not only slim, but also efficient: Schmalz optimally matches the suction grid, gripper dimensions and all other components to the handling task, thus minimizing the power required for vacuum generation.

They are smeared, rolled and cut - the journey that copper and aluminium foils have to go through before they can perform their role as anode and cathode in a battery sounds tough. Handling between the individual production steps must be all the gentler - how does this work?

For Lang Metallwarenproduktion Neubrandenburg, the investment in an automation solution is paying off: The individual lightweight gripper SLG from Schmalz handles stamped and bent parts quickly and reliably, thus significantly increasing productivity. The elimination of cumbersome manual tasks also means more safety in the workplace.

Frisch aus der Druckerei liegt der neue Katalog von Schmalz als Print- und PDF-Version unter www.schmalz.com/katalog bereit. Auf 152 Seiten finden Anwender alle Komponenten, die sie für die Automatisierung mit Vakuum benötigen. Über QR-Code und Direktlink sind der Print-Katalog und der Online-Shop miteinander vernetzt.

Schmalz is expanding the MATCH end-of-arm platform: A new vacuum generator and the connection to the Schmalz Connect Suite ensure efficient pneumatic operation and intelligent data use.

Schmalz has developed two new floating suction cups − one is extra thin, the other extra safe. While the SBS Thin finds its place even in cramped automation processes, the SBS-ESD prevents uncontrolled electrostatic discharge thanks to dissipative elastomer buffers.

erler gmbh automation . robotik has developed a robotic cell for the automated handling of small semiconductor components for Schweizer Electronic AG. In this cell, a Stäubli Scara robot transfers up to 31,000 chips per hour from a standard tray to a special holder for the subsequent etching bath. This is made possible by 176 flat suction pads from Schmalz.

With the new SAXB series, Schmalz has developed a high-speed bellows suction pad in the premium segment that enables high volume flow rates while optimizing energy consumption. With its flexible suction bell, it adapts optimally to both oiled and complexly shaped components - ideal for use in the automotive industry.

With the new SAXB series, Schmalz has developed a high-speed bellows suction pad in the premium segment that enables high volume flow rates while optimizing energy consumption. With its flexible suction bell, it adapts optimally to both oiled and complexly shaped components - ideal for use in the automotive industry.

Schmalz is expanding the FXP/FMP large-area gripper series with intelligent functions and an IO-Link communication interface. This allows the universal gripper to supply important data for process monitoring to the smartphone, the cloud or the higher-level controller.

From sawmills to furniture construction – the area gripper FMHD is frequently used in wood working. Schmalz developed its area gripper FMHD to allow particularly narrow, heavy, or extra long sections to be lifted quickly and safely.

Cooperation project "MATCH" with extensive function package and universal interfaces

Less is more. This statement also applies to Schmalz's new PXT modular gripper system. Because users can assemble their gripper quickly and easily from just a few standard components - and even assemble it themselves if they wish.

Schmalz is equipping its compact ejector series SCPS(i) with three-stage ECO nozzle technology for the first time and making its vacuum generator even more powerful. The result is rapid handling processes with airtight, air-permeable or non-rigid workpieces such as particle boards, cardboard and bags. The optional IO-Link interface makes it easier to both monitor the vacuum level and use the technology in automated systems.

With the finger gripper OFG, Schmalz has a new gripper in its product range that grips in a tight-fitting and gentle manner. Delicate food products such as doughnuts, chocolate kisses, fruit, and vegetables are packaged safely and kept intact.

J. Schmalz GmbH has developed a new gripper for automated handling: The FQE is suitable for a variety of different tasks, including on collaborative robots, and grips workpieces of varying shapes and sizes with speed and reliability.

Food-safe, lightweight and effective: these are just some of the key features of the new flow gripper SFG from Schmalz. They enable it to handle food products with highly textured surfaces quickly but gently. This ensures cookies, waffles and other baked goods arrive safely in their packaging with speed and reliability.