Vacuum Area Grippers

Area gripping systems and end effectors are gripping systems that can be attached directly on the robot. Area grippers are universal and are used in a huge range of robot applications. Vacuum end effectors are easy to configure from the modular system. They are particularly suitable for processes in the packaging industry.

 

Vacuum Area Grippers

Vacuum Area Gripping System FXP/FMP

Application

  • Universal gripper for handling workpieces regardless of size, geometry, material and surface
  • Handling of workpieces made from various materials, such as wood (coated or unpainted), packaging (boxes, bags or cans), metal sheets, glass, plastics, CFRP, etc.
  • Handling of porous workpieces and workpieces with gaps
  • Handling of workpieces with an undefined pick-up position
  • Mark-free handling of sensitive workpieces such as display glass
  • Ideal for use on robots due to its low weight.

Benefits

  • A benchmark test indicates that the FXP / FMP series from Schmalz generates an 86 % higher suction force on average than comparable grippers on the market
  • Handling of workpieces wider than 20 mm, regardless of material, geometry, surface and position
  • Optimization of the flow ensures that energy is used more efficiently, which permanently reduces operating costs
  • Maximum acceleration within the process and reducing system costs by use of smaller robots
  • Low-noise operation with a sound level of only 74 dB(A)
  • Easy retooling of flow technology and fast replacement of sealing elements
Vacuum Area Grippers

Vacuum Area Gripping System FX/FM

Application

  • Integrated vacuum generator
  • Choice of suction pad or sealing foam as the sealing element
  • Integrated flow restrictors
  • Main body made of plastic
  • Optional blow-off function (SEA type)

Benefits

  • Rapid vacuum power build-up for short cycles; minimum interference contours
  • Gripper optimally adapted to the application
  • Minimal leakage losses when cells are not in use
  • High stiffness at a low weight
  • Workpieces deposited rapidly for short cycles
Vacuum Area Grippers

Vacuum Area Gripping System SBX-C

Application

  • Robust gripper for powerful handling of lumber, planed or glued timber, sheet materials, construction timber, pallets and crate elements
  • Handling of naturally growing materials with knots or cracks or with wrapped, rough surface
  • Ideal for the rough application conditions in saw mills or in woodworking and furniture construction
  • Also suitable for unstacking and transporting workpieces in layers when in the double gripper configuration
  • Ideal for operation with industrial robots and gantries due to its low weight and compact dimensions

Benefits

  • Extra high holding force for extremely porous and warped workpieces
  • Automatic switching off of uncovered suction cells in order to sustain maximum system pressure
  • Fast vacuum generation to minimize cycle times
  • Maintenance-friendly due to compact valve unit and quick-change sealing foam
  • Easy system integration due to pluggable connections
  • Adaption of the area gripper to the particular application case
Vacuum Area Grippers

Vacuum End Effectors VEE

  • Fast and cost-effective design of vacuum end effectors for high-speed packaging processes
  • Pick-and-place applications with Delta, SCARA and articulated robots
  • Fully automated filling of cardboard boxes in case packers
  • Use in primary and secondary packaging processes
  • Transporting products into top-loading machines as well as in cardboard box and tray aligners
  • Use in flexible packaging machines with frequent format changes
Vacuum Area Grippers

Sealing foams for area gripping systems

  • Schmalz is an expert in sealing foams for area grippers. Sealing foams from Schmalz are particularly impressive due to their quality, long service life and fast replacement times. Even with prolonged use, the quality of the sealing foams does not diminish. Features at a glance:
  • Long service life, up to 10 times longer than competitive foams
  • Quick rising behaviour
  • Little variation in the quality of technical properties throughout the service life
  • Easy to replace with no cleaning required for time savings of up to 90 percent