Schmalz Vacuum Products for Pneumatic Systems from AutomationDirect

July 15, 2021

AutomationDirect now offers a selection of pneumatic vacuum grippers and related parts from Schmalz, widely used in pick-and-place applications. Vacuum products are an efficient means of moving products large, small, and of varying sizes.

This lineup includes suction cups in a flat style up to 60mm in diameter made of Elastodur; bellowed style cups to 78mm made of Elastodur, silicone or nitrile rubber; vacuum ejectors that support a suction rate of up to 860 I/min.

Also available are replacement cups, vacuum couplers, and mounting accessories, including vacuum spring plungers for use with suction cups that lift objects of various heights.

These new Schmalz vacuum products start at $7.25 and have a 1-year warranty.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.automationdirect.com/pneumatic-vacuum.

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