New Product: Vacuum gripper system
The VGS 3010 Vacuum Gripper System features a suction cup and vacuum generator in one unit, and is designed to increase material-handling reliability at higher speeds.
The unit features Coax technology,
which integrates the internal components
of a multistage vacuum
pump into a small, efficient, and
reliable vacuum cartridge. Dualhardness
Duraflex suction cups on
the VGS provide the strength and
flexibility to seal uneven or course surfaces, and are suited
for applications prone to microleakage, such as handling
corrugated cardboard.
The decentralized design lets users generate vacuum
directly at the point of suction, which reduces energy
consumption and prevents pressure-loss problems inherent
to traditional vacuum systems with a central vacuum
pump. The product’s flexible design also eliminates the
need for multiple end effectors when handling different
shapes and sizes, which makes for quick and easy changeover
and less downtime.
Piab USA, 65 Sharp St., Hingham, MA 02043, (800) 321-
7422, piab.com