Robot-Ready Electric Vacuum Lifters
Pick up and move items using suction created by electricity—a good option when compressed air isn't available. Choose from complete kits that include everything you need to connect to your robot and start moving items, or individual components to build your own assembly and replace parts.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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Lifter kits include a vacuum generator, cables, and cups. Check the status of your lifter and adjust the vacuum levels right on the lifter. The integrated vacuum sensor sends information about an item's position to your controller, as well as triggers LED status indicators that show whether the arm is picking it up or releasing it. These lifters have near-field communication (NFC), so you can use a smartphone to read data, instructions, and error messages when you’re near the arm. Lifters don’t have pinch points or sharp edges, so you can use them on robots that will be near people. They help you meet ISO/TS 15066 international safety standards. Rated IP40, they're protected from wires and other objects 1 mm or larger. They're configured to work with specific robot arms, so choose the kit that matches your arm's manufacturer and model.
Use standard vacuum lifter kits to move small- and medium-sized items with curves, angles, and varied heights. They share information with your controller using both discrete I/O and IO-link communication. Discrete I/O communication is a wired connection between the lifter and the controller, while IO-link connects to an IO-link controller, which can communicate remotely over multiple networks. This remote connection shares more data than discrete I/O, so you can monitor energy use and predict when you'll need maintenance. Swap out or change the configuration using the parts listed here.
Miniature vacuum lifter kits are smaller and lighter than standard kits, so they won't weigh down your robot arm. However, the small size means they create less suction, so they're limited to smaller, lighter items than the standard kits. They use discrete I/O to communicate directly with your controller. Note: the additional parts listed here are not compatible with these kits.
O'all | Flat Cup | Single-Bellow Cup | ||||||||||||||
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For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model No.) | Cap. @ Vacuum | Max. Vacuum, in. of Hg | Dia., mm | Ht., mm | Bolt Circle Dia., mm | Wt. | For Surface Type | For Use With | Cup Dia., mm | Cup Ht., mm | For Surface Type | For Use With | Cup Dia., mm | Cup Ht., mm | Each | |
Standard Vacuum Lifter Kits with LED Display—Schmalz ECBPi Series | ||||||||||||||||
8-Pole Micro M12 Plug—24V DC | ||||||||||||||||
Techman (TM5 700, 900) | 22 lbs. @ 17 in. of Hg | 17 | 151.5 | 202.6 | __ | 2.9 lbs./ 1.32 kg | Curved Flat | Cardboard Metal Plastic | 42 | 15 | Angled Curved Flat | Cardboard Metal Plastic | 42 | 30 | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Miniature Vacuum Lifter Kits with LED Scale Display—Schmalz ECBPM Series | ||||||||||||||||
8-Pole M8 Plug—24V DC | ||||||||||||||||
Techman (TM5 700, 900) | 4.4 lbs. @ 17 in. of Hg | 17 | 63 | 112.4 | 50 | 1.1 lbs./ 0.5 kg | Flat | Plastic | 20 | 12.8 | Angled Curved Flat | Cardboard Metal Plastic | 32 | 23 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Robot tool mounts attach lifters to your robot's wrist. Some have standard ISO mounting patterns that match the patterns on most robot arms. If you don't see your robot model number listed, measure the bolt circle diameter to determine mounting compatibility.
For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model No.) | Bolt Circle Dia, mm | Mounting Hole Pattern Compatibility | Bolt Hole Dia., mm | No. of Bolt Holes | Mounting Fasteners Included | Ht., mm | Wd., mm | Dp., mm | Wt. | Each | |
For Schmalz ECBPi Series | |||||||||||
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Aluminum | |||||||||||
Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) | 50 | ISO 50 | 6 | 4 | No | 32.5 | 108 | 63 | 0.4 lbs. / 0.18 kg | 00000000 | 0000000 |
M8 and
M12 Plug
and M12
Socket
Connection cables power the lifters and carry information to and from your robot controller.
For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model No.) | Connection Type | Cable Lg., mm | Cable Color | Cable Outer Insulation Material | For Component | Each | |
For Schmalz ECBPi Series | |||||||
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Cables | |||||||
Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) | Straight 8-Pole M12 Socket × 90° Elbow 8-Pole M8 Plug | 210 | Black | Polyurethane Rubber | Vacuum Generator | 00000000 | 0000000 |