Large-area vacuum gripping systems are used in many different industries for many material-flow applications today.
In order to configure the gripping systems in a quicker, more efficient and more cost-effective way, Schmalz developed a special modular component system.

• The Vacuum Spider SSP

Standardised vacuum components now enable the quick realisation of individual gripper solutions. These ensure maximum efficiency and guarantee high flexibility when carrying out automated handling processes such as commissioning, re-stacking, palletising, depalletising and other tasks of this type.
 

Our highlights – your benefits
 
> Modular component gripping system consisting of individual coordinated components

• Quick and cost-effective assembly for minimal cycle times and high process safety

> Intelligent valve technology for unused suction cells

• Secure gripping of work pieces with variable dimensions and/or undefined position

> Innovative separation function

• Reliable separation of work pieces stuck together due to adhesion or porosity

> Standardised, robust complete grippers

• Reliable, cost-effective and easily installable solution

Use

• Handling of work pieces with a wide range of dimensions and/or undefined position
• Handling of work pieces with gaps
• Automated palletising/depalletising of sheet materials (wood, metal, plastic), washers, blanks, glass, solar panels, large cardboard boxes
  

Structure

• Modular component system consisting of coordinated components and assemblies for defined sized and working load ranges
• Depending on the handling task, other gripping principles can be used as gripping elements in addition to large-area grippers (e.g. individual suction pads, mechanical grippers, magnetic grippers or needle grippers).
   
• Modular structure
  
• Basic version consisting of a variably movable flange module, longitudinal cross arm, vacuum distributor, flexible, spring-mounted suction elements as well as an optional vacuum generator
• The comfort version is additionally equipped with a separation unit, valve unit, sensor unit and electrical terminal boxes