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Vacuum area grippers
The system is mounted on the load suspension device provided by the customer (e.g. a gantry crane or
robot) using the T-slots designated for this purpose. The customer also provides a control device.
The suspension should be designed to allow the system to adapt flexibly to the workpieces when it is
placed on them (e.g. spring-mounted or floating suspension).
The system must be attached securely, taking the weight of the system and its maximum load-bearing
capacity into account.
We recommend securing the vacuum area grippers with at least two connection points for every four
sliding blocks.
CAUTION
Static electricity
Electric shock, defect in the system
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Do not connect the gripper to the handling device with an insulating intermedi-
ate piece.
Connections for Functional Cover
1. Electrical connection
2. Compressed air connection
3. Measurement point for vacuum
4. Ventilation for control valves
The compressed air is connected using the quick-connect coupling, which is located on the sealing plate
and is included in delivery. Requirements for the compressed air provided by the customer:
Dry, filtered air in acc. with ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Constant operating pressure: 6 bar
If you select a supply hose that is too small, the compressed air supplied to the pneumatic elements will
not be enough for optimal operation.
Maximum overpressure
The maximum overpressure in the gripper during “blow off” (vacuum reservoir or
valve chamber) must be limited to a maximum of 0.2 bar.
Ventilation
The opening for ventilating the control valve may not be closed.
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