Suction Pad

Suction Cups Connect Handling Systems and Workpieces

The suction cup is used to grip the workpiece in a vacuum system. It is therefore extremely important that the suction cup is perfectly adapted to the requirements of the workpiece. The decisive factor is the shape and material of the vacuum gripper.

Schmalz offers a wide range of suction cups.

This means that the right vacuum suction cup can be used for every application. You can easily order the suction cups, along with all the relevant accessories, from the online shop.

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Range of vacuum suction cups
Dimensioning aids

Suction Cup Materials

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.

Overview of materials for suction cups

Shape of Suction Cups

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.

Flat suction cups

Bellows suction cups

Suction Cups at Schmalz

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.

Schmalz provides universal suction cups and vacuum grippers for special applications, for example in sheet metal, glass or wood handling or in the packaging industry.

Theoretical knowledge of vacuum suction cups
Range of vacuum suction cups

See for yourself what vacuum suction cups from Schmalz have to offer.