Glossary
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a
Abrasion resistance
The abrasion resistance refers to the resistance of suction cups.
Absolute pressure
In an absolute vacuum there is a pressure of 0 bar.
Air-saving function
Air-saving function refers to the ejector's air-saving function during the handling procedure.
Aluminium Crane
Aluminum cranes facilitate the ergonomic movement of heavy loads thanks to their lightweight construction and modularity.
Ambient pressure
Ambient pressure refers to the hydrostatic pressure that exists at any given point.
Atmospheric pressure
Ambient pressure refers to the hydrostatic pressure that exists at any given point.
Automation Technology
In automation technology, individual machines or entire plants carry out processes largely independently.
b
Bag Lifter
Bag lifters make it easier to handle heavy and awkward bags.
Bellows Suction Cups
Bellows suction cups are suction cups with one or more folds.
Bellows-type Suction Cup
Bellows suction cups are vacuum cups with one or more bellows. Due to the bellows, they enable particularly gentle handling of the workpiece.
Bernoulli's principle
Bernoulli's principle describes the drop in pressure of a fluid.
Bridge Crane
The space-saving, smooth-running overhead crane is rail-supported and can be integrated into existing roof structures.
c
Centralized vacuum system
In a centralized vacuum system, the vacuum is generated with a central vacuum source for more than one suction cups.
Check valve
The check valve is the valve that automatically monitors volume flow.
Clamping Device
Clamping devices are used to fix workpieces made of wood, metal, plastic or glass on the machine for safe machining of the workpiece. They form the connecting piece between the machine and the workpiece.
Column-mounted jib crane
Column-mounted jib cranes are used for a wide range of manual handling processes
Control pressure range
The control pressure range is the range between the lowest and highest permissible control pressures.
Crane system
Crane systems are used in almost all production, assembly and logistics processes within a company.
Crane systems
As a rule, all systems in the field of handling that provide for a crane as a central element are referred to as crane systems.
Cycle time
The cycle time refers to the time taken for a repetitive process to complete one cycle.
d
Decentralized vacuum system
In a decentralized vacuum system, a vacuum is generated directly at each individual vacuum suction cup.
e
Eco Nozzle Technology
The eco nozzle technology is based on a multi-stage venturi principle.
Evacuation time
The evacuation time refers to the time it takes to evacuate a certain volume to reach a required vacuum value.
f
Flat Suction Cups
Flat vacuums are vacuums in a flat design, with a small internal volume.
Flow resistance
Flow resistance refers to a reduced flow cross-section in a vacuum line.
Friction coefficient
The friction coefficient [μ] refers to the relationship between friction force and normal force (contact force between suction cup and workpiece).
g
Generate vacuum yourself
An overview of the various vacuum generation options.
Grippers
Gripping systems from Schmalz are used in automated handling in a wide range of industries, such as packaging, wood or intra-logistics.
Gripping Systems
Gripping systems from Schmalz are used in automated handling processes in different industries, such as packaging, wood or intralogistics.
h
Handling System
Handling systems are aids for manual, ergonomically lifting processes in a wide range of industries.
Handling Systems
Handling systems are used in manual and automated processes of all industries.
Handling Technology
Handling technology moves workpieces in automated or manual processes.
High vacuum
A high vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure of 10-7 to 10-3 mbar.
Holding force
Holding force refers to the force that can be exerted by a suction cup to grip a workpiece.
Hysteresis
Hysteresis refers to a pressure difference between two switching points, and thus defines the state of the output signal.
i
Idle Position
The idle position of an NC/NO valve refers to the position of the valve when it is not actuated.
Inner volume
The inner volume indicates the volume of the body that has to be evacuated during a suction procedure.
IO-Link
IO-Link is a communication system
j
Jib crane
A jib crane is used for lifting and moving heavy workpieces.
k
K1 vacuum clamping blocks
K1 vacuum clamping blocks are used on console systems with a single vacuum circuit.
l
Lateral force
Lateral force is the force acting tangentially to a surface.
Leakage
Leakage refers to a leak within the vacuum system.
Lifting Devices
Increase the health-friendly, health-protective lifting and mover of heavy loads with ergonomically designed lifting devices.
Lifting Technology
Lifting technology is used in numerous automated and manual lifting operations in a wide range of industries.
Load case
Load case refers to the handling task, or the process of handling a workpiece.
Low vacuum
A low vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure of 1 mbar up to atmospheric pressure (1,013 mbar).
m
Material Handling Equipment
Vacuum lifters relieve the operator of the weight of the workpiece and thus realise an ergonomic way of working
Medium vacuum
A medium vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure between 0.001 mbar and 1 mbar.
n
NFC technology
NFC technology enables contactless communication
Nominal flow
Nominal flow refers to the maximum flow through a certain diameter (nominal diameter) at a specific vacuum value.
Normal force
Normal force is the force component acting perpendicular to a surface. Every force acting on a surface can be divided into normal force and shear force (see “Shear force”).
NPN Switching output
NPN switching output refers to the configuration of a switching output.
o
Operating temperature
The operating temperature is a temperature range.
Overpressure resistance
Overpressure resistance refers to the maximum pressure that a body can resist.
p
Palletizer
End-of-Arm-Tooling for palletizing and depalletizing
PNP Switching output
PNP switching output refers to the configuration of a switching output.
Production 4.0
Production 4.0 describes the transformation of production work toward an intelligent factory. Networked products and systems make production more flexible and efficient.
r
Radius of curvature, minimum
The minimum radius of curvature refers to the smallest radius that a suction cup can securely grip.
Recovery time
The recovery time is the period in which the product is not being used.
Reference pressure
Reference pressure is the pressure referred to by a sensor.
Relative pressure
Relative pressure refers to the value of pressure in relation to the prevalent ambient pressure.
Reversing valve
A reversing valve is a type of changeover valve used in a blower.
s
Shear force
Lateral force is the force acting tangentially to a surface.
Shore hardness
Shore hardness refers to the hardness of elastomers and plastics.
Small Vacuum Pump
Small vacuum pumps are characterized by their compact design and high vacuum.
Standard liter
A standard liter is the measurement of a gas occupying a liter at 20 °C and 1,013 mbar (standard state).
Standard pressure
Standard pressure is the pressure in the atmosphere under standard conditions.
Standard temperature
Standard temperature is the temperature under standard conditions.
Suction Cup
Suction cups form the interface to the workpiece
Suction cup stroke
The suction cup stroke refers to the stroke effect that is created by the suction cup.
Suction cups
Suction cups are used in vacuum systems for gripping workpieces.
Suction force
Holding force refers to the force that can be exerted by a suction cup to grip a workpiece.
Suction Pad
Suction cups grip the workpiece in a handling system.
Suction power
Suction rate refers to the suction power of a vacuum generator.
Suction rate
Suction rate refers to the suction power of a vacuum generator.
Switching point
The switching point refers to a point at which a switch changes the state of the output signal.
t
Tube Lifter
Tube lifters are used to grip, move and then set down workpieces in intralogistics and other handling processes.
v
Vacuum
The vacuum or negative pressure refers to a pressure range that is below the ambient pressure.
Vacuum Clamping
Vacuum clamping devices are used in CNC machines. By means of vacuum, the workpieces are securely fixed to the clamping systems.
Vacuum Clamping Technology
Clamp workpieces made of wood, metal or glass with vacuum clamping technology and further process them with a CNC machine.
Vacuum Filters
Vacuum filters are used in vacuum systems to protect the individual components from contamination.
Vacuum Gripper
Vacuum grippers are the direct point of contact with the workpiece. They have been specially developed for various applications.
Vacuum Handling
With vacuum handling, workpieces can be moved automatically or manually with ease.
Vacuum Lifter
Vacuum lifters relieve the operator of the weight of the workpiece and thus realise an ergonomic way of working
Vacuum Lifter Cardboard Box
Effortlessly lift and move cartons/boxes in high cycle rates with the carton handling vacuum lifters.
Vacuum Lifter Concrete Slabs
Ergonomic and productive handling of heavy and large-area concrete slabs with the Schmalz vacuum lifters concrete slabs.
Vacuum Lifter Glass
Safe and low-pressure glass handling with the vacuum lifters for glass. They enable ergonomic movement of heavy glass components.
Vacuum Lifter Manufacturer
In the Handling business segment, Schmalz offers innovative handling solutions for industry and trade with vacuum lifters and crane systems.
Vacuum Lifter Natural Stone
Ergonomic and efficient lifting and moving of heavy and awkward natural stones with the vacuum lifters natural stones.
Vacuum lifter packages
Handle heavy and bulky packages effortlessly. The vacuum lifters for package handling enable health protective moving of heavy loads.
Vacuum lifter particle boards
Lift and move heavy, awkward and large particle boards easily with the vacuum lifters.
Vacuum Lifter Plates
Effortless handling of a wide variety of plates with vacuum lifters. They enable lifting and moving of heavy loads in a way that is gentle on health.
Vacuum Lifter Raw Rubber Bales
Easy, effortless and efficient handling of heavy and bulky raw rubber bales with Schmalz vacuum tube lifters.
Vacuum Lifter Sacks / Bagged goods
Lift and move sacks/bagged goods effortlessly with the vacuum lifters. They allow ergonomic movement of compact bags.
Vacuum Lifter Sheet Metal
Handle heavy and awkward sheets easily with the vacuum lifters for sheet handling.
Vacuum Lifter Stone Slab
Ergonomic and efficient lifting and moving of heavy and awkward natural stones with the vacuum lifters natural stones.
Vacuum Lifter Wood
Effortless handling of suction-tight wood with vacuum lifters. They allow you to move heavy loads without harming your health.
Vacuum Plate Lifter
A vacuum plate lifter can be used to lift a variety of workpieces such as wooden boards and sheet metal parts.
Vacuum Pump
Vacuum pumps are used to generate a high negative pressure (vacuum).
Vacuum Suction Cup
Vacuum cups connect the workpiece and the system and are available in various shapes.
Vacuum switch
Vacuum switches safe the operation of a vacuum circuit.
Vacuum System
Vacuum systems are devices or grippers in the field of handling that are operated by means of vacuum.
Vacuum Systems
The vacuum technology offers many efficient solutions in automation, clamping and handling applications.
Vacuum tube lifter
Vacuum tube lifters are handling systems used in all manual intra-logistic and other handling processes.
Ventilation time
The ventilation time refers to the time it takes to dissipate vacuum in a system.
Venturi principle
The Venturi principle describes the correlation between dynamic and static air pressure when air flows through a tube.
Venturi Pump
Venturi pumps work on the venturi principle and help to generate a vacuum pneumatically.
Volume flow
Volume flow refers to the volume of a medium.
w
Wall-Mounted Jib Crane
The wall-mounted jib cranes from Schmalz are very versatile and can be combined with a chain hoist, a rope hoist, a rope balancer and other lifting devices.
Workpiece temperature
The workpiece temperature is the temperature of a processed workpiece.