Schmalz Vacuum Technology – Vacuum Grippers, Suction Lifters & Handling Systems
Schmalz – World Market Leader for Vacuum Automation Since 1910
J. Schmalz GmbH is the world's leading specialist for vacuum handling technology and automation. With over 110 years of experience, this German family-owned company stands for innovation, quality, and reliability in vacuum technology. Schmalz offers the most comprehensive portfolio of vacuum grippers, suction lifters, vacuum generators, and complete handling systems for Industry 4.0. We are your competent partner for sales, service, and application consulting for Schmalz products.
🎯 Our Schmalz Product Portfolio:
🤖 Vacuum Grippers & Suction Cups – For Automated Handling
Schmalz is the world market leader for vacuum grippers in industrial automation. The portfolio includes over 3,000 different suction cups for every application.
🔘 Flat Suction Cups (FSGA, FXP) – For Smooth Surfaces
| Series | Diameter | Material | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSGA | Ø 5 - 150 mm | NBR, Silicone, PUR | Smooth, flat parts |
| FXP | Ø 10 - 150 mm | NBR, Silicone | High-precision applications |
| PFYN | Ø 3 - 40 mm | PUR (soft) | Sensitive surfaces |
✅ Benefits of Flat Suction Cups:
- ✓ Optimized for flat, smooth surfaces
- ✓ Large selection of diameters
- ✓ Various materials (NBR, Silicone, PUR)
- ✓ With/without locking mechanism
- ✓ High adhesive force
🌊 Bellows Suction Cups (SAB, SAXM) – For Uneven Surfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SAB Series: | 1.5-fold, 2.5-fold, 3.5-fold bellows |
| SAXM Series: | Extra deep bellows for large stroke heights |
| Diameter: | Ø 10 - 150 mm |
| Stroke Height: | up to 80 mm |
✅ Benefits of Bellows Suction Cups:
- ✓ Height compensation through bellows
- ✓ For uneven and curved surfaces
- ✓ Large stroke heights possible
- ✓ Gentle handling through flexibility
- ✓ Various bellows heights
📦 Special Suction Cups for Specific Applications
- Oval suction cups: For elongated parts
- Rectangular suction cups: For square workpieces
- Cellular rubber suction cups: For porous surfaces (wood, cardboard)
- Foam rubber suction cups: Extra soft for sensitive parts
- Grid suction cups: For perforated or grid-shaped parts
- Studded pads: For slippery surfaces
Applications for Vacuum Grippers: Pick & place in automation, robot handling, packaging industry, food handling, automotive production, electronics manufacturing, printing industry, woodworking
🔲 Area Grippers – For Large and Flexible Workpieces
For large, flexible, or porous workpieces, Schmalz offers area grippers with multiple suction zones.
📐 FMP Area Grippers
- Modular construction from aluminum profile rails
- Freely configurable number of suction zones
- For large, flat workpieces
- With vacuum valves for zone control
- Ideal for sheets, plates, films
🎯 SBS Bellows Suction Grippers
- Multiple bellows suction cups on one plate
- Height compensation through bellows
- For uneven large surfaces
- Curved or warped workpieces
Applications for Area Grippers: Sheet metal handling, plate handling, film processing, glass handling, wooden boards, cardboard handling
🏗️ Vacuum Lifting Aids & Suction Lifters – Ergonomic Handling
Schmalz offers a comprehensive program of vacuum lifting aids for ergonomic and safe lifting of heavy loads – from manual suction lifters to fully automatic crane vacuum systems.
💪 Jumbo Series – Universal Vacuum Lifter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity: | up to 600 kg |
| Power Supply: | Battery (cordless) |
| Suction Plates: | Exchangeable, various sizes |
| Operation: | Handle with controls |
✅ Benefits of Jumbo:
- ✓ Cordless through battery operation
- ✓ Flexible application
- ✓ Ergonomic handling
- ✓ Quick tool change system
- ✓ For workshop, warehouse, assembly
🏢 Vacuum Lifting Systems for Cranes
- VacuMaster: For light to medium loads (up to 300 kg)
- Lifter: For heavy loads (up to 3,000 kg)
- Special Systems: For glass, sheet metal, cardboard, bags
✅ Benefits of Crane Lifting Systems:
- ✓ Ergonomic work without physical strain
- ✓ Fast and safe handling
- ✓ Productivity increase
- ✓ Reduction of workplace accidents
- ✓ Mountable on crane, column, or portal
📦 Suction Lifters for Special Applications
- Glass suction lifters: For window installation, glass processing
- Sheet metal suction lifters: For metal processing
- Bag suction lifters: For bags, sacks, boxes
- Barrel suction lifters: For barrels, drums, rolls
Applications for Vacuum Lifting Aids: Logistics & warehouse, production & assembly, construction (window installation), glass processing, sheet metal processing, packaging industry, warehousing
💨 Vacuum Generators – Ejectors & Vacuum Pumps
Schmalz offers a wide spectrum of vacuum generators – from compact ejectors to powerful electric vacuum pumps.
🌪️ Compact Ejectors (SCPS, SCPi)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type: | Venturi principle (pneumatic) |
| Vacuum: | up to -85% (-850 mbar) |
| Pumping Speed: | 5 - 100 l/min |
| Energy Source: | Compressed air (5-6 bar) |
✅ Benefits of Ejectors:
- ✓ No moving parts – maintenance-free
- ✓ Compact design
- ✓ Can be mounted directly on gripper
- ✓ Fast response time
- ✓ For decentralized vacuum generation
- ✓ Available with integrated control
⚡ Electric Vacuum Pumps (ECBPi, COAX)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type: | Electrically driven |
| Vacuum: | up to -90% (-900 mbar) |
| Pumping Speed: | 20 - 300 l/min |
| Energy Source: | 24V DC |
✅ Benefits of Electric Pumps:
- ✓ No compressed air required – energy savings up to 90%
- ✓ Quiet operation
- ✓ Demand-based control possible
- ✓ For central and decentralized systems
- ✓ Industry 4.0 ready – IO-Link interface
🏭 Vacuum Systems & Pump Stations
- Central vacuum supply for production lines
- Multiple vacuum circuits controllable
- With vacuum reservoir for consistent supply
- Energy-optimized through intelligent control
📡 Vacuum Switches, Sensors & Controls
For intelligent process monitoring and control, Schmalz offers comprehensive sensor and control technology.
🔘 Vacuum Switch VS
- Digital vacuum monitoring
- Display with real-time indication
- Switching outputs for control
- IO-Link communication
📊 Flow Monitors
- Monitoring of airflow
- Leakage detection
- Energy saving
🎛️ Valve Islands
- Central control of multiple grippers
- Modular construction
- Fieldbus connectivity
🌐 Industry 4.0 & Digitalization
Schmalz is a pioneer in the digitalization of vacuum technology. Intelligent components with IO-Link enable condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
| 📊 Condition Monitoring | Continuous monitoring of vacuum, flow, and system status in real-time |
| 🔮 Predictive Maintenance | Prediction of maintenance needs through data analysis – avoiding unplanned downtime |
| ⚡ Energy Efficiency | Optimization of energy consumption through intelligent control |
| 🔗 IO-Link Integration | Seamless integration into automation systems (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.) |
Available Schmalz models and types: FSGA, FXP, PFYN, SAB, SAXM, SAF, SFF, SPB, SPG, SAOB, SAOF, SAK, SXP, FG, FGA, FGP, oval suction cups, rectangular suction cups, cellular rubber suction cups, foam rubber suction cups, grid suction cups, studded pads, FMP area grippers, SBS bellows grippers, Jumbo series, VacuMaster, Lifter series, glass suction lifters, sheet metal lifters, bag lifters, barrel lifters, SCPS ejectors, SCPi ejectors, ECBPi electric pumps, COAX pumps, vacuum switches VS, flow monitors, valve islands, IO-Link components, flat suction cups, bellows suction cups, special suction cups, vacuum generators, vacuum lifting aids, area grippers, handling systems, Industry 4.0 solutions
🌟 Why Schmalz – The Vacuum Automation Specialist?
| 🇩🇪 Since 1910 | Over 110 years of experience in vacuum technology |
| 🏆 World Market Leader | No. 1 for vacuum handling technology worldwide |
| 🤖 Automation Specialist | Focus on industrial automation and robotics |
| 📦 Complete Supplier | Grippers, generators, controls, systems – everything from one source |
| 🌐 Industry 4.0 Pioneer | Intelligent, networked vacuum systems |
| 💡 Innovation | Continuous development of new solutions |
| 🌍 Global Presence | Worldwide service network |
| 🛠️ Service Excellence | Competent support available locally |
🏭 Industries & Application Areas:
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| 🤖 Automation & Robotics | Pick & place, robot grippers, handling systems, assembly automation |
| 📦 Packaging & Logistics | Cardboard handling, film processing, palletizing, order picking |
| 🚗 Automotive Industry | Sheet metal handling, windshield installation, body construction, interior fittings |
| 🍔 Food Industry | Packaging handling, product handling, hygienic solutions |
| 💻 Electronics | PCB handling, display handling, component placement |
| 🪵 Woodworking | Panel handling, CNC clamping, furniture manufacturing |
| 📄 Printing Industry | Sheet feeding, paper handling, printing plate handling |
| 🏢 Construction | Window installation, glass facades, panel installation |
🎯 Which Schmalz Solution is Right for You?
✅ Vacuum Grippers for Automation When:
- Automated pick & place
- Robot handling
- Fast cycle times
- Various workpiece sizes
- Integration into production line
✅ Vacuum Lifting Aids When:
- Ergonomic manual handling
- Heavy loads (up to 3,000 kg)
- Flexible deployment locations
- Assembly, warehouse, logistics
- Reduction of physical strain
✅ Area Grippers When:
- Large flat workpieces
- Sheets, plates, films
- Flexible/wavy surfaces
- Multiple suction zones required
Need a Schmalz Vacuum Handling Solution?
Whether vacuum gripper for your robot cell, area gripper for sheet metal handling, Jumbo vacuum lifting aid for ergonomic work, or complete automated handling system – our Schmalz experts are happy to advise you in selecting and planning the optimal vacuum solution for your specific requirements. World market leader quality – competent local service! Contact us today for professional consultation and innovative vacuum automation technology.