Glossary

The abrasion resistance refers to the resistance of suction cups.

In an absolute vacuum there is a pressure of 0 bar.

Air-saving function refers to the ejector's air-saving function during the handling procedure.

Aluminum cranes facilitate the ergonomic movement of heavy loads thanks to their lightweight construction and modularity.

Ambient pressure refers to the hydrostatic pressure that exists at any given point.

See ambient pressure

In automation technology, individual machines or entire plants carry out processes largely independently.

Bag lifters make it easier to handle heavy and awkward bags.

Bellows suction cups are suction cups with one or more folds.

Faltenbalgsauger sind Vakuumsauger mit einem oder mehreren Balg. Aufgrund des Balgs ermöglichen Sie eine besonders schonende Handhabung des Werkstücks.

Bernoulli's principle describes the drop in pressure of a fluid

The space-saving, smooth-running overhead crane is rail-supported and can be integrated into existing roof structures.

In a centralized vacuum system, the vacuum is generated with a central vacuum source for more than one suction cups.

The check valve is the valve that automatically monitors volume flow.

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.

The control pressure range is the range between the lowest and highest permissible control pressures.

The cycle time refers to the time taken for a repetitive process to complete one cycle.

In a decentralized vacuum system, a vacuum is generated directly at each individual vacuum suction cup.

The eco nozzle technology is based on a multi-stage venturi principle.

The evacuation time refers to the time it takes to evacuate a certain volume to reach a required vacuum value.

Flat vacuums are vacuums in a flat design, with a small internal volume.

Flow resistance refers to a reduced flow cross-section in a vacuum line.

The friction coefficient [μ] refers to the relationship between friction force and normal force (contact force between suction cup and workpiece).

An overview of the various vacuum generation options.

The grippers from Schmalz facilitate in-house processes in both manual and automated handling.

Gripping systems from Schmalz are used in automated handling processes in different industries, such as packaging, wood or intralogistics.

Handling systems are used in manual and automated processes of all industries

Handling technology moves workpieces in automated or manual processes.

A high vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure of 10-7 to 10-3 mbar.

Holding force refers to the force that can be exerted by a suction cup to grip a workpiece.

Hysteresis refers to a pressure difference between two switching points, and thus defines the state of the output signal.

IO-Link is a communication system

See NC-/NO- valve

The idle position of an NC valve refers to the position of the valve when it is not actuated, i.e. “closed” (normally closed).

The idle position of an NO valve refers to the position of the valve when it is not actuated, i.e. “open” (normally open).

The inner volume indicates the volume of the body that has to be evacuated during a suction procedure.

K1 vacuum pods are used on console systems with a single vacuum circuit.

Leakage refers to a leak within the vacuum system.

Load case refers to the handling task, or the process of handling a workpiece.

A low vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure of 1 mbar up to atmospheric pressure (1,013 mbar).

Heavy loads can be handled efficiently and ergonomically with the material handling equipments from Schmalz.

A medium vacuum describes any vacuum in which there is an absolute pressure between 0.001 mbar and 1 mbar.

NFC technology enables contactless communication

NPN switching output refers to the configuration of a switching output.

Nominal flow refers to the maximum flow through a certain diameter (nominal diameter). The nominal flow is given in l/min or m³/h.

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”).

The operating temperature is a temperature range.

Overpressure resistance refers to the maximum pressure that a body can resist.

PNP switching output refers to the configuration of a switching output.

End-of-Arm-Tooling for palletizing and depalletizing

The minimum radius of curvature refers to the smallest radius that a suction cup can securely grip.

The recovery time is the period in which the product is not being used.

Reference pressure is the pressure referred to by a sensor.

Relative pressure refers to the value of pressure in relation to the prevalent ambient pressure.

A reversing valve is a type of changeover valve used in a blower.

Shear force is the force acting tangentially to a surface.

Shore hardness refers to the hardness of elastomers and plastics.

Small vacuum pumps are characterized by their compact design and high vacuum.

A standard liter is the measurement of a gas occupying a liter at 20 °C and 1,013 mbar (standard state).

Standard pressure is the pressure in the atmosphere under standard conditions.

Standard temperature is the temperature under standard conditions.

Suction cups form the interface to the workpiece.

Suction cups grip the workpiece in a handling system.

The suction cup stroke refers to the stroke effect that is created by the suction cup.

See Holding force

See suction rate

Suction rate refers to the suction power of a vacuum generator.

The switching point refers to a point at which a switch changes the state of the output signal.

Tube lifters are used to grip, move and then set down workpieces in intralogistics and other handling processes.

A vacuum is a pressure range lower than that of the ambient pressure.

Vacuum clamping devices are used in CNC machines. By means of vacuum, the workpieces are securely fixed to the clamping systems.

Clamp workpieces made of wood, metal or glass with vacuum clamping technology and further process them with a CNC machine.

Vacuum filters are used in vacuum systems to protect the individual components from contamination.

Vacuum grippers are the direct point of contact with the workpiece. They have been specially developed for various applications.

With vacuum handling, workpieces can be moved automatically or manually with ease.

Vakuum lifters relieve workers from the weight of a workpiece

Effortlessly lift and move cartons/boxes in high cycle rates with the carton handling vacuum lifters.

Ergonomic and productive handling of heavy and large-area concrete slabs with the Schmalz vacuum lifters concrete slabs.

Safe and low-pressure glass handling with the vacuum lifters for glass. They enable ergonomic movement of heavy glass components.

In the Handling business segment, Schmalz offers innovative handling solutions for industry and trade with vacuum lifters and crane systems.

Ergonomic and efficient lifting and moving of heavy and awkward natural stones with the vacuum lifters natural stones.

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.

Easy, effortless and efficient handling of heavy and bulky raw rubber bales with Schmalz vacuum tube lifters.

Ergonomic and efficient lifting and moving of heavy and awkward natural stones with the vacuum lifters natural stones.

Effortless handling of suction-tight wood with vacuum lifters. They allow you to move heavy loads without harming your health.

Lift and move sacks/bagged goods effortlessly with the vacuum lifters. They allow ergonomic movement of compact bags.

Handle heavy and awkward sheets easily with the vacuum lifters for sheet handling.

Vacuum pumps are used to generate a high negative pressure (vacuum).

Vacuum switches ensure the operation of a vacuum circuit.

The vacuum technology offers many efficient solutions in automation, clamping and handling applications.

The ventilation time refers to the time it takes to dissipate vacuum in a system.

Venturi pumps work on the venturi principle and help to generate a vacuum pneumatically.

The Venturi principle describes the correlation between dynamic and static air pressure when air flows through a tube.

Volume flow refers to the volume of a medium.

The workpiece temperature is the temperature of a processed workpiece.