Vacuum gripper

pneumatichandling

Founded in 1994, you can rely on almost 30 years of experience, providing manual handling solutions, including vacuum grippers to businesses across the West Midlands, United Kingdom and the globe. You can benefit from working with a team of expert engineers dedicated to helping you improve the safety and productivity of your business by providing professional advice, innovative design, and premium quality manufacture of your tailored solution. Vacuum grippers use a vacuum to grip and lift various load types. They are a simple system comprising a vacuum pump connected by a hose to a suction head and suction foot (known as suction cups or vacuum pads). These are the contacts that hold the load. When the suction feet touch the load, the airflow is blocked and an airtight seal is formed, causing the vacuum level to increase until the load is secure and can be gripped and lifted confidently and safely throughout the handling process. Vacuum grippers have multiple suction feet built into a frame. This frame is attached to an industrial manipulator which allows full movement and rotation of the load. They can lift loads from a vertical or horizontal position and can turn or move them to a desired location. They have become a popular choice for material handling thanks to their ease of use, weightless feel, and as they can be used by a single operator. Vacuum grippers are perfect for lifting large white goods, panels, sheets, or boards, as the multiple contact points provide safe lifting control. Vacuum grippers provide fast and smooth operation, making them ideal for repetitive handling tasks. They are an ergonomic handling solution and increase workplace productivity.