Suction Pad

A suction cup consists of suction cup components (elastomer part) and a connection element. The elastomer part is available in various materials. This allows the suction cup to be adapted to requirements such as oil and heat resistance, as well as low-marking and food safety. The following material overview shows the key advantages of the different suction cup materials.

Suction cups are also referred to as “vacuum grippers” at Schmalz. They fall under the vacuum components product range. In addition to vacuum suction cups, Schmalz also offers all the individual components required to set up a vacuum system: from vacuum generators and switches to hoses and connection elements. They fall under the vacuum components product range. In addition to vacuum suction cups, Schmalz also offers all the individual components required to set up a vacuum system: from vacuum generators and switches to hoses and connection elements.

Suction cups are generally available in round or oval designs. A round vacuum gripper is suitable for flat workpieces, while an oval vacuum gripper is used for handling narrow workpieces. A distinction is also made between flat suction cups and bellows suction cups. The low internal volume of flat suction cups allows the required vacuum to be generated quickly. Flat suction cups are therefore suitable for dynamic handling of workpieces with flat or slightly curved surfaces. Vacuum grippers with one bellows grip workpieces with different heights, with uneven surfaces or sensitive workpieces. These suction cups impress with their adaptability and the damping effect of the bellows.