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Innovative Vacuum for Automation

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Vacuum Gripping Systems

Area and Layer Gripping Systems
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Schmalz
World of Vacuum Technology
Consistent customer orientation and groundbreaking innovations, excellent
quality and comprehensive consulting competence make Schmalz the
world's leading partner for vacuum technology in automation, handling
and clamping applications.

As a company that acts globally and offers innovative products and services,
we provide our customers with efficient solutions tailored precisely to their
particular applications’ requirements. We inspire our customers everywhere
where production processes are designed more efficiently through the use
of vacuum technology.

With our certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO
14001 for environmental management and ISO 50001 for energy manage-
ment, we guarantee our partners standardized and sustainable processes.

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Vacuum Gripping Systems from Schmalz

Schmalz – Your Partner for System Solutions 4

Industry Solutions
Vacuum Gripping Systems in Use 6

Area Gripping Systems

Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP 12
Flexibility and Power

New!

Vacuum Area Gripping Systems SBX 28

Very Robust Grippers for the Timber and
Woodworking Industry

Layer Gripping Systems

Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems SPZ 32
High-Performance Palletizers for Warehousing
and Intralogistics

Suction Spiders
Vacuum Suction Spiders SSP 36
Custom Made Solutions for End-of-Arm-Tooling

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“Our system consultants and designers have extensive

knowledge in the field of vacuum technology, combined
with decades of experience in the international mech-
anical and plant engineering. Entrust your automation
task to us: we understand your requirements.”
Peter Gröning
Head of Business Development and System House
Vacuum Gripping Systems

Schmalz – Your Partner for System Solutions

Schmalz is a competent and experienced partner for vacuum system solutions for automation. With first-class pro-
ducts, extensive experience and custom made services, a Schmalz system helps you to minimize costs throughout
the entire life cycle – whether you utilize Schmalz for the efficient procurement of individual components or you
seek full project management for the creation of turn-key solutions.

Services with Added Value Throughout the Entire Life Cycle Inbetrieb-
nahme und
Schulung
Consultation System Procurement Mounting Start of Ope- Operation
and Engineering Construction and and rations and and
System Design and Tests Logistics Installation Training Service

Consultation and System Design Procurement and Logistics

• Qualified consultation with assistance from an • Fast delivery through single sourcing
experienced project manager • Elimination of time required for procurement of
• Consideration of application-specific requirements individual components and associated logistics
and customer processes
• Resource efficient system design Mounting and Installation
• Professional mounting at the operation site
Engineering and support during process integration on request
• No design time required on your side
• Future-proof solution in accordance with the latest Start of Operations and Training
technological standards • Hand-over of a fully functional system
• Vacuum technology efficiently combined with • Professional on-site training for your employees
mechatronic solutions • Comprehensive documentation

System Construction and Tests Operation and Service

• Professional and service-friendly construction of the • Optional solutions for process monitoring ensure
gripping system smooth operation and high availability
• Use of high-quality and standardized components • Fast service for replacement parts
• Safety and functionality verified through tests with
the original workpieces

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Exceptional in Automation
From the Components to Your Custom Gripping System

Innovative Vacuum Components

A gripping system is only as good as its individual parts.
Benefit from the widest range of vacuum components
on the market:
• Optimally coordinated individual components from a
single supplier, from suction pads, to vacuum genera-
tors, to system monitoring units
• Numerous products specially developed for specific
industries
• Integrated state-of-the-art technology for energy and
process control
• Modularity ensured through standardized interfaces
and connection systems

Vacuum components from Schmalz

Knowledge Through Experience

You can rely on our expertise, obtained from over 30
years of experience in the area of vacuum technology:
• Our system consultants engage in a dialog with you
on site to help develop the solution
• Specialist industry managers know and understand the
processes and requirements specific to your industry
• Our approximately 400 registered and granted indus-
trial property rights demonstrate our talent for inno-
vation and our capability for developing solutions
• Transfer of knowledge in customer seminars at the
Schmalz Academy

In a dialog with our customers

Comparison of Total Costs of Ownership

System Solutions from Schmalz Minimize Total
Costs of Ownership
Investment costs

Reduction of the total costs of ownership through opti-

mally coordinated systems:
• Custom-tailored implementation of your requirements
• Schmalz assumes responsibility for the system
Eisbergmodell • Concurrent engineering generates mutual transfer of
knowledge
• Outsourcing of vacuum expertise combined with
Operating costs

System design by
customer mechatronic system expertise
• Schmalz acts as an extended workbench
System design by • Conservation of your resources and the ability to
Schmalz focus on your core competencies
• Active support during start of operations and
Years of operation on-site service
Comparison of the total costs of ownership of a Schmalz system solution with those for
a system designed by the customer: Our system experience helps you to optimize
productivity and operating costs (e.g. for energy consumption, maintenance and spare
parts) throughout the entire duration of operation.

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Industry Solutions
Vacuum Gripping Systems in Use
Vacuum gripping systems from Schmalz are used in a wide
variety of industries to ensure efficient process automation.
Our many years of experience and our close relationship with
our customers mean we know your processes. That allows us
to produce products to meet the highest industry require-
ments. Our range of solutions stretches from flexible, easy
integrate universal grippers to complex, custom-designed
system solutions.

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Vacuum suction spider SSP being used for handling wooden boards

Wood
Powerful and Secure Handling Under Demanding
Operating Conditions
Whether for gentle handling of furniture parts or
powerful gripping of unplaned boards and planks,
vacuum gripping systems from Schmalz can be used
to automate handling processes in woodworking and
furniture production.

Vacuum area gripping system FMP being used to handle structured wooden boards Vacuum area gripping system FMP in a double gripper configuration being used to
handle construction timber

Vacuum area gripping system SBX for handling layers of wooden boards Schmalz Nesting Gripper SPZ-NG for destacking complete layers of workpieces during
nested manufacturing

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Vacuum area gripping system FMP being used to load shipping boxes with smaller boxes

Packaging
Flexible Solutions for Case Packing and End-of-Line
Palletizing
Packaging processes demand flexibility, fast acceleration
and short cycle time. A custom-designed vacuum gripping
system from Schmalz allows you to dynamically palletize
and de-palletize a wide range of packaging, including
bending boxes, shrink-wrapped packages, bags and cans.

Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle foil-wrapped goods Vacuum suction spider SSP with electrically adjustable grippers for separating boxes or
building layers

Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ for handling empty jars Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle beverage cans

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Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ-M-C for palletizing and de-palletizing a wide range of goods

Logistics
Efficient Palletizing, Layer by Layer
Distribution logistics involve transporting countless
goods around the globe every day. Schmalz palletizers
are employed at transfer points to palletize and
depalletize them in complete layers. Even workpieces
which can hardly be gripped by vacuum are manageable
thanks to innovative gripping technology.

Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ-M-C being used to palletize beverage trays Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to pick boxes in a goods distribution center

Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ for handling cardboard boxes in layers Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ on a forklift for picking cardboard boxes

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Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle plastic bumpers

Automotive and Sheet Metal

Intelligent Vacuum for Automation with Added Value
for Processes
Body shop, shell construction, vehicle assembly – aside
from sheet metal handling Schmalz gripping systems
are used in automobile manufacturing to handle many
other materials such as plastics, glass and carbon fiber.
Intelligent systems allow you to optimize cycle times,
energy consumption and availability.

Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle car body parts in the body shop Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle automotive glass during
vehicle assembly

Vacuum area gripping system FMP being used to handle sections in layers Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ for destacking blanks during laser fabrication

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Solar | Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to handle module glass

Other Industry Solutions

From Universal to Custom – Gripper Solutions for
Virtually any Application
Vacuum gripping systems from Schmalz are used in
many other industries to ensure flexible and economical
automation processes: from versatile universal grippers
to custom specific solutions designed for the customer.

Composites | Vacuum area gripping system FXP being used to handle molded CFRP parts Construction materials | Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ with gripping arms for
handling bricks and pallets

Construction materials | Vacuum layer gripping system SPZ being used to handle Construction materials | Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to handle and sepa-
clinker bricks rate porous sheets of insulation

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New! Vacuum Area Gripping Systems

Universal Grippers with Extra Power
Everything firmly in its grip – The area grippers from
Schmalz’ FXP / FMP series are truly versatile products that are
setting new standards in process reliability, energy efficiency
and availability in the area of automated vacuum handling.

Schmalz has developed the vacuum area gripping system SBX

for particularly rugged applications in the timber and wood-
working industry (from p. 28).

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Flexibility and Power

Application
• Universal gripper for handling workpieces regardless
of size, geometry, material and surface
• Handling of workpieces made from various materials,
such as wood (coated or unplaned), packaging (boxes,
bags or cans), metal sheets, glass, plastics, CFRP, etc.
• Handling of porous workpieces and workpieces with
gaps
• Handling of workpieces with an undefined pick-up
position
• Ideal for use on robots due to its low weight

Vacuum area gripping systems FXP / FMP

Highlights

86 % More Power
A benchmark test indicates that the FXP / FMP series from Schmalz generates an 86 % higher suction
force on average than comparable grippers on the market. This is due to innovate features such as
vacuum boosters, leak-free check valves and sealing foam with high suction cell density.

Suction force depending on the workpiece

Suction force [N/cm2]

2.5

2.0 Schmalz FMP

smooth
unplaned
1.5

Comparable
1.0
gripper on
the market
0.5 smooth
unplaned

0 10 20 30 40 50
Workpiece width [mm]
Comparison of suction forces for the example of FMP Powerful handling of heavy wooden beams

Unique Flexibility High Energy Efficiency

Handling of workpieces wider than 20 mm, Optimization of the flow ensures that energy
regardless of material, geometry, surface is used more efficiently, which permanently
and position reduces operating costs

Low Weight Low Sound Level

Maximum acceleration within the process Low-noise operation with a sound level of
and reducing system costs by use of smaller only 74 dB(A)
robots

Minimal Maintenance
Easy retooling of flow technology and fast
replacement of sealing elements

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FXP: Integrated Vacuum Generation

As a unit that is ready for connection, the area gripping system FXP is equipped with a plug-in ejector for vacuum
generation. It can be individually configured and quickly retooled in case of changing application conditions. The
modular design ensures easy maintenance and enables the integration of additional functions for energy and
process optimization directly in the gripper.

Aluminum base section End cover with integrated functions

• High stiffness and low weight • Compressed air connection, vacuum
• Lateral T-slots for fixation of sensors gauge as well as optional vacuum
switch and control valve
• Integrated air duct for separation
• Variable gripper length possible
Silencer

Vacuum booster
• Faster evacuation due to reduced
inner volume
• Maximum power is reached
instantly

Vacuum generation
• Plug-in ejector

Valve film
• For quickly changing the
valve type and size
• Self-cleaning effect
Sealing elements
• Fig. shows suction pads with
push-in function
• Also available with sealing foam
with optimized adhesive film

Integrated Plug-in Ejector

• Optimized ejector performance: with comparatively
low maximum vacuum, the ejector generates a high
volume flow and thus provides high holding forces,
especially for applications with porous workpieces
• Fast evacuation and high suction flow even at low
vacuum values
• Control valves integrated into the end cover for con-
trolling the suction and blow off functions (optional)
• Silencer for reducing the sound level to 74 dB(A)
• Ready to connect unit, easy to clean

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Modular Design with Individually Adapted Vacuum Generation

FMP: External Vacuum Generation

The area gripping system FMP has the same modular design as the type FXP, but is equipped with a connection piece
for external vacuum generators. It is therefore suitable for use in combination with powerful pumps and blowers.

Connection piece for external vacuum generators

Aluminum base section with vacuum booster

End cover

Valve film and sealing element

• Fig. shows sealing foam

Connection Piece for External Vacuum

Generation
• Allows use of an electrical vacuum generator (blower
or pump)
• Suitable for handling very porous or warped workpieces
due to high flow rate

Selection Aid

Application features FXP FMP

Minimization of interfering edges caused by hoses and attached vacuum generator (integration of functions) 
Easy mounting and quick connection of the gripper 
Minimal system costs (investment costs including vacuum generation, hoses and controller) 
Minimal operating costs (because of the option of electrical vacuum generation), 
especially for applications with multiple grippers
Handling of highly porous workpieces 

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Innovative Valve Technology

Valve type and size can be changed easily and quickly in case of changing requirements

Valve film Ball valves Valve film

Check Valves SVK Flow Restrictors SW

• Ball valves integrated in the base section for closing • Valve film with integrated flow restrictors to minimize
off uncovered suction cells leakage losses due to uncovered suctions cells
• Leak-free integrated, resulting in a higher vacuum as • Suitable for swiveling operations and high accelerations
well as improved energy efficiency and holding force • Different flow diameters available (optional)
• Valve film with clover shape for high flow rate and
quick picking up and blowing off
• Proper functioning ensured even with unplaned surfaces

Selection Aid

Blow off times Suction force related to the workpiece

0,5 s 100 %
SVK SW
SVK
SW SVK
0,4 s SW
50 %

0,3 s
SVK 0% SW
Smooth and airtight Narrow and round Porous workpieces
workpieces (metal workpieces (sections, (cardboard, sacks,
0 sheets, glasses, pipes, etc.) uncoated wood, etc.)
coated wood, etc.)

The higher nominal flow of the SVK valve type allows it to achieve significantly The valve type SVK achieves a higher suction force than the SW in case of porous
shorter blow off times than the SW type can (values in fig. measured at a gripper workpieces and low degree of gripper coverage
length of 442 mm)

Application features SVK SW

Smooth and airtight workpieces (e.g. metal sheets, glass, coated wood)  
Porous workpieces (e.g. boxes, sacks, uncoated wood) 
Structured surfaces 
Workpieces with low of gripper coverage (e.g. pipes, sections) 
Minimum cycle times (active blow off) 
Optimization of energy efficiency 
Swiveling movements > 45° 

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Flexible, Quick-Change Sealing Elements

Sealing foam and suction pads can be changed quickly and easily due to the optimized
adhesive film and the push-in function

Sealing Foam with Quick-Change Adhesive Film Suction Pads with Push-in Function
• Optimal adjustment capabilities • Optimal height compensation and damping effect
• Quick rebound for short cycle times • Quick replacement due to the push-in mechanism
• Replaceable without adhesive residue and without the • Diameters 20 mm and 40 mm
need to clean the sheet • Made from FDA-compliant silicone
• Intended for workpieces wider than 20 mm • With optional insert filter
(in the design with 5 suction rows, on request)
• With optional filter mat

Selection Aid

Application features Sealing foam Suction pads

Rigid workpieces such as sheets, metal sheets, boards, sections and pallets 
Flexible workpieces such as cardboard boxes, sacks, bags and trays 
Elongated workpieces such as strips, sections, boards 
Workpieces with rough and structured surface 
Handling of smaller product layers such as jars (open or closed) and cans with a continuous edge 

Additional Functions, Compactly Integrated

End Cover with Integrated Functions

Minimization of system costs and installation times
through integration of:
• Compressed air connection for ejector supply (type FXP)
• Control valves for switching the suction and blow off
functions on/off (optional for type FXP-S)
• Connection for the blow off and separation functions
• Option to attach a vacuum gauge or vacuum switch

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Product Specifications

Note on Configuration
Tests with the original workpieces are necessary to ensure that the area gripping system functions pro-
perly. We will gladly conduct these for you in our test center in order to find the best solution for your
application.

Designation Code
Designation code explained using the example of: FXP-S-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P

FXP S* SVK 442 5R 36 SPB2-20P

Type Version Valve Length Number of Suction cell grid Sealing element
technology [mm] suction rows distance [mm] [mm]

FXP S SVK 442 5R 36 SPB2-20P

(Integrated vacuum Control Check 5 suction rows
generation) valves valves

FXP S SVK 442 3R 18 Sealing foam

(Integrated vacuum Control Check valves 640 3 suction rows (Height = 20)
generation) valves 838 (standard)
SW 1,234
FMP Flow 1,432 5R 18 Sealing foam
(External vacuum restrictors 5 suction rows (Height = 20)
generation) (on request)

5R 36 SPB2-20P
5 suction rows Suction pad
(Ø 20)

3R 54 SPB2-40P
3 suction rows Suction pad
(Ø 40)

*Integrated Control Valves (Optional)

• Control of vacuum on/off (24V DC, normally open) and blow off on/off (24V DC, normally closed)
• Integrated in the end cover of the type FXP
• Electrical connection: M12 plug (4-pole)
• Part number on request

Service and Practical Tips

• Lift capacity and handling safety can be increased for uneven workpieces and rough surfaces by pressing down
on them firmly (foam and suction pads should ideally be compressed by 50 %) and by using jointed and spring-
loaded level compensation for the area gripping system
• The service life of the sealing foam is 3 to 12 months
(depending on the application, when setting down and lifting linearly)
• The service life of the suction pad is 6 to 12 months
(depending on the application, when setting down and lifting linearly)
• Six-month maintenance intervals of the area gripping system are recommended

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Sealing Foam (Height = 20 mm)

Ordering Data for Area Gripping Systems

Type* Part number Type* Part number
Without filter With filter Without filter With filter
FXP-SVK 442 3R18 10.01.38.00675 10.01.38.00680 FMP-SVK 442 3R18 10.01.38.00303 10.01.38.00415
FXP-SVK 640 3R18 10.01.38.00676 10.01.38.00681 FMP-SVK 640 3R18 10.01.38.00411 10.01.38.00416
FXP-SVK 838 3R18 10.01.38.00677 10.01.38.00682 FMP-SVK 838 3R18 10.01.38.00412 10.01.38.00417
FXP-SVK 1234 3R18 10.01.38.00678 10.01.38.00683 FMP-SVK 1234 3R18 10.01.38.00413 10.01.38.00418
FXP-SVK 1432 3R18 10.01.38.00679 10.01.38.00684 FMP-SVK 1432 3R18 10.01.38.00414 10.01.38.00419
FXP-SW 442 3R18 10.01.38.00685 10.01.38.00690 FMP-SW 442 3R18 10.01.38.00433 10.01.38.00428
FXP-SW 640 3R18 10.01.38.00686 10.01.38.00691 FMP-SW 640 3R18 10.01.38.00434 10.01.38.00429
FXP-SW 838 3R18 10.01.38.00687 10.01.38.00692 FMP-SW 838 3R18 10.01.38.00435 10.01.38.00430
FXP-SW 1234 3R18 10.01.38.00688 10.01.38.00693 FMP-SW 1234 3R18 10.01.38.00436 10.01.38.00431
FXP-SW 1432 3R18 10.01.38.00689 10.01.38.00694 FMP-SW 1432 3R18 10.01.38.00437 10.01.38.00432
*Customer-specific gripper dimensions on request

Ordering Data for Sealing Foam (Spare Part)

Type Part number
Without filter With filter
DI-PL 442x128 3R18 10.01.38.00113 10.01.38.00192
DI-PL 640x128 3R18 10.01.38.00405 10.01.38.00408
DI-PL 838x128 3R18 10.01.38.00140 10.01.38.00409
DI-PL 1234x128 3R18 10.01.38.00193 10.01.38.00196
DI-PL 1432x128 3R18 10.01.38.00406 10.01.38.00410
Note: A special foam for vacuum applications is used. Other foam heights and types (e.g. oil-resistant and temperature-resistant foams) on request

Technical Data
Type Number Air consumption* Max. suction flow Max. degree of Suction force** Weight
of suction cells [l/min] [l/min] evacuation [%] [N] [kg]
FXP-SVK 442 3R18 66 250 1,050 55 550 2.6
FXP-SVK 640 3R18 99 375 1,350 55 820 3.4
FXP-SVK 838 3R18 132 500 1,600 55 1,090 4.2
FXP-SVK 1234 3R18 198 875 2,940 55 1,650 5.7
FXP-SVK 1432 3R18 231 1,000 3,180 55 1,910 6.3
FXP-SW 442 3R18 66 250 1,050 55 440 2.5
FXP-SW 640 3R18 99 375 1,350 55 660 3.3
FXP-SW 838 3R18 132 500 1,600 55 870 4.1
FXP-SW 1234 3R18 198 875 2,940 55 1,310 5.6
FXP-SW 1432 3R18 231 1,000 3,180 55 1,530 6.2
Sound level: 74 dB(A)

Type Number of Required suction flow*** Suction force** Weight

suction cells [l/min] [N] [kg]
FMP-SVK 442 3R18 66 300 550 2.5
FMP-SVK 640 3R18 99 450 820 3.3
FMP-SVK 838 3R18 132 600 1,090 4.1
FMP-SVK 1234 3R18 198 900 1,650 5.5
FMP-SVK 1432 3R18 231 1,050 1,910 6.1
FMP-SW 442 3R18 66 300 440 2.4
FMP-SW 640 3R18 99 450 660 3.2
FMP-SW 838 3R18 132 600 870 4.0
FMP-SW 1234 3R18 198 900 1,310 5.4
FMP-SW 1432 3R18 231 1,050 1,530 6.0
*Specified in standard liters/min. permissible operating pressure (flowing pressure measured directly at ejector entery): 5...7 bar. Optimum compressed air flowing pressure: 5.8 bar
**Practically determined values for handling a typical workpiece (wooden board with textured surface, gripper completely covered by the workpiece, -0.25 bar system
vacuum, without safety factor). They provide benchmarks for approximate layout. We recommend to perform suction tests with the original workpiece to ensure
functionality.
***The external vacuum generator used must supply at least the specified suction flow (at the vacuum connection piece of the FMP) at -0.25 bar but max. 135 % of the
specified suction flow
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Sealing Foam (Height = 20 mm)

Design Data FXP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 H H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FXP-SVK 442 3R18 130 21.6 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SVK 640 3R18 130 21.6 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SVK 838 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SVK 1234 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SVK 1432 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
FXP-SW 442 3R18 130 21.6 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SW 640 3R18 130 21.6 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SW 838 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SW 1234 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SW 1432 3R18 130 21.6 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
Note: Two ejectors/silencer box covers are used for the 1,234 mm and 1,432 mm lengths. Type FXP requires compressed air hose 12/9 mm

Design Data FMP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 D H H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FMP-SVK 442 3R18 130 21.6 32 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SVK 640 3R18 130 21.6 32 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SVK 838 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SVK 1234 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SVK 1432 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
FMP-SW 442 3R18 130 21.6 32 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SW 640 3R18 130 21.6 32 70 111 20 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SW 838 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SW 1234 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SW 1432 3R18 130 21.6 60 70 116 20 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Suction Pads (Ø = 20 mm)

Ordering Data for Area Gripping Systems

Type* Part number Type* Part number
Without filter With filter Without filter With filter
FXP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00735 10.01.38.00740 FMP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00323 10.01.38.00479
FXP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00736 10.01.38.00741 FMP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00475 10.01.38.00480
FXP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00737 10.01.38.00742 FMP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00476 10.01.38.00481
FXP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00738 10.01.38.00743 FMP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00477 10.01.38.00482
FXP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00739 10.01.38.00744 FMP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00478 10.01.38.00483
FXP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00745 10.01.38.00750 FMP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00484 10.01.38.00489
FXP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00746 10.01.38.00751 FMP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00485 10.01.38.00490
FXP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00747 10.01.38.00752 FMP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00486 10.01.38.00491
FXP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00748 10.01.38.00753 FMP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00487 10.01.38.00492
FXP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00749 10.01.38.00754 FMP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 10.01.38.00488 10.01.38.00493
*Customer-specific gripper dimensions on request

Ordering Data for Suction Pads (Spare Parts)

Type Part number
Without filter With filter
SPB2 20 SI-40 P 10.01.06.03125 10.01.38.00465
Note: Other suction pad types (construction, material, diameter) available on request

Technical Data

Type Number of Air consumption* Max. suction Max. degree of Suction force** Weight
suction pads [l/min] flow [l/min] evacuation [%] [N] [kg]
FXP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 55 250 1,050 55 180 3.4
FXP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 82 375 1,350 55 270 4.5
FXP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 110 500 1,600 55 360 5.5
FXP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 165 875 2,940 55 540 7.6
FXP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 193 1,000 3,180 55 630 8.5
FXP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 55 250 1,050 55 140 3.3
FXP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 82 375 1,350 55 210 4.4
FXP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 110 500 1,600 55 280 5.4
FXP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 165 875 2,940 55 420 7.5
FXP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 193 1,000 3,180 55 490 8.4
Sound level: 74 dB(A)

Type Number of Required suction Suction force** Weight

suction pads flow*** [l/min] [N] [kg]
FMP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 55 300 180 3.3
FMP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 82 450 270 4.4
FMP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 110 600 360 5.4
FMP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 165 900 540 7.4
FMP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 193 1,050 630 8.3
FMP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 55 300 140 3.2
FMP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 82 450 210 4.3
FMP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 110 600 280 5.3
FMP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 165 900 420 7.3
FMP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 193 1,050 490 8.2
*Specified in standard liters/min. permissible operating pressure (flowing pressure measured directly at ejector entery): 5...7 bar. Optimum compressed air flowing pressure: 5.8 bar
**Practically determined values for handling a typical workpiece (cardboard box, bulging and with textured surface, gripper completely covered by the workpiece, -0.25
bar system vacuum, without safety factor). They provide benchmarks for approximate layout. We recommend to perform suction tests with the original workpiece to
ensure functionality.
***The external vacuum generator used must supply at least the specified suction flow (at the vacuum connection piece of the FMP) at -0.25 bar but max. 135 % of the
specified suction flow
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Suction Pads (Ø = 20 mm)

Design Data FXP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 H H1 H2* H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FXP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
FXP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
*Permissible dimensional tolerances for elastomer parts according to DIN ISO 3302-1 M3
Note: Two ejectors/silencer box covers are used for the 1,234 mm and 1,432 mm lengths. Type FXP requires compressed air hose 12/9 mm

Design Data FMP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 D H H1 H2* H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FMP-SVK 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 32 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SVK 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 32 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SVK 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SVK 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SVK 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
FMP-SW 442 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 32 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SW 640 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 32 83 124 33 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SW 838 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SW 1234 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SW 1432 5R36 SPB2-20P 130 21.6 60 83 129 33 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
*Permissible dimensional tolerances for elastomer parts according to DIN ISO 3302-1 M3
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Suction Pads (Ø = 40 mm)

Ordering Data for Area Gripping Systems

Type* Part number Type* Part number
Without filter With filter Without filter With filter
FXP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00715 10.01.38.00720 FMP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00311 10.01.38.00446
FXP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00716 10.01.38.00721 FMP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00439 10.01.38.00447
FXP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00717 10.01.38.00722 FMP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00443 10.01.38.00448
FXP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00718 10.01.38.00723 FMP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00444 10.01.38.00449
FXP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00719 10.01.38.00724 FMP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00445 10.01.38.00450
FXP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00725 10.01.38.00730 FMP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00451 10.01.38.00458
FXP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00726 10.01.38.00731 FMP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00453 10.01.38.00459
FXP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00727 10.01.38.00732 FMP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00455 10.01.38.00460
FXP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00728 10.01.38.00733 FMP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00456 10.01.38.00461
FXP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00729 10.01.38.00734 FMP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 10.01.38.00457 10.01.38.00462
*Customer-specific gripper dimensions on request

Ordering Data for Suction Pads (Spare Parts)

Type Part number
Without filter With filter
SPB2 40 SI-55 P 10.01.06.03126 10.01.38.00452
Note: Other suction pad types (construction, material, diameter) available on request

Technical Data

Type Number of Air consumption* Max. suction Max. degree of Suction force** Weight
suction pads [l/min] flow [l/min] evacuation [%] [N] [kg]
FXP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 23 250 1,050 55 250 3.1
FXP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 33 375 1,350 55 360 4.2
FXP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 44 500 1,600 55 480 5.2
FXP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 66 875 2,940 55 720 7.3
FXP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 77 1,000 3,180 55 840 8.2
FXP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 23 250 1,050 55 200 3.0
FXP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 33 375 1,350 55 290 4.1
FXP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 44 500 1,600 55 390 5.1
FXP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 66 875 2,940 55 580 7.2
FXP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 77 1,000 3,180 55 680 8.1
Sound level: 74 dB(A)

Type Number of suction pads Required suction Suction force** Weight

flow*** [l/min] [N] [kg]
FMP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 23 300 250 3.0
FMP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 33 450 360 4.1
FMP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 44 600 480 5.1
FMP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 66 900 720 7.1
FMP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 77 1,050 840 8.0
FMP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 23 300 200 2.9
FMP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 33 450 290 4.0
FMP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 44 600 390 5.0
FMP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 66 900 580 7.0
FMP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 77 1,050 680 7.9
*Specified in standard liters/min. permissible operating pressure (flowing pressure measured directly at ejector entery): 5...7 bar. Optimum compressed air flowing pressure: 5.8 bar
**Practically determined values for handling a typical workpiece (cardboard box, bulging and with textured surface, gripper completely covered by the workpiece, -0.25
bar system vacuum, without safety factor). They provide benchmarks for approximate layout. We recommend to perform suction tests with the original workpiece to ensure
functionality.
***The external vacuum generator used must supply at least the specified suction flow (at the vacuum connection piece of the FMP) at -0.25 bar but max. 135 % of the
specified suction flow
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Design with Suction Pads (Ø = 40 mm)

Design Data FXP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 H H1 H2* H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FXP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
FXP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 28 442 404 154 90
FXP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 28 640 602 154 90
FXP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 838 800 154 90
FXP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 1,234 1,196 154 90
FXP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 28 1,432 1,394 154 90
*Permissible dimensional tolerances for elastomer parts according to DIN ISO 3302-1 M3
Note: Two ejectors/silencer box covers are used for the 1,234 mm and 1,432 mm lengths. Type FXP requires compressed air hose 12/9 mm

Design Data FMP

Type Dimensions [mm]

B B3 D H H1 H2* H3 H4 H5 L L2 L3 Y1
FMP-SVK 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 32 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SVK 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 32 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SVK 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SVK 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SVK 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
FMP-SW 442 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 32 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 41 442 404 90 90
FMP-SW 640 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 32 105 146 55 7.7 5.5 41 640 602 90 90
FMP-SW 838 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 838 800 90 90
FMP-SW 1234 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 1,234 1,196 90 90
FMP-SW 1432 3R54 SPB2-40P 130 21.6 60 105 151 55 7.7 5.5 46 1,432 1,394 90 90
*Permissible dimensional tolerances for elastomer parts according to DIN ISO 3302-1 M3
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FXP / FMP

Accessories

Vacuum Switch Separation Function Sensor Kit

• Detection of the required vacuum and start • Separation of porous workpieces (e.g. boxes, • For workpiece and position detection
of cycle by part present signal MDF/particle boards) during destacking • Optimization of cycle times and increase in
• Optimization of cycle times • Active initiation of an adjustable, targeted process reliability
• Part number 10.06.02.00343 compressed air pulse • Includes attachment bracket
• Part number on request • Part number on request

Attachment Kit Sliding Block Attachment Kit Flange Plate Attachment Kit Double Attachment Kit Spring-Loaded
• 4 sliding blocks • 1 flange plate Flange Plate Level Compensation
• 4 screws (M8x16) • Includes sliding block attach- • 1 double flange plate • 1 spring plunger (50 mm stro-
ment kit • Includes sliding block attach- ke) with jointed mounting
• Part number 10.01.21.00243
• Part number 10.01.21.01291 ment kit • Includes flange plate attach-
• Part number 10.01.21.00244 ment kit
• Part number 10.01.21.02407

Attachment Kit Flexible Cover Strip for T-Slots Integrated Control Valves Solenoid Valve (for FMP Type)
Level Compensation • Positive-locking cover for the (for Type FXP-S) • For switching blow off on/off
• 1 spring plunger (50 mm stroke) T-slots • For switching vacuum and • Fast evacuation and minimiza-
with spherical bearing • Easy cleaning blow off on/off tion of cycle times
• Maximum flexibility for uneven • Cable duct possible • Minimum suction and blow off • Can be flange-mounted on the
workpieces times gripper
• Available by the meter
• Self-centering and therefore no • Electrical connection via M12 • Part number 10.01.21.02405
• Part number 26.07.03.00002
jamming plug (4-pole)
• Part number on request • Part number on request
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FX / FM

Design with Sealing Foam (Height = 10 mm)

The Small and Flexible Gripper

• For use in packaging processes for handling a wide
range of products, e.g. filling boxes
• Ideal for integration in packaging machines (e.g. case
packers) due to its compact dimensions and low weight
• For use on vacuum suction spiders for handling ben-
ding workpieces such as metal sheets and veneer
• FX type with integrated vacuum generation (ejector)
• FM type with connection for external vacuum
generation

Ordering Data
Type Part number Type Part number
Gripping system Sealing foam Gripping system Sealing foam
(spare part)** (spare part)**
FX-SW 120x60 10.01.11.01802 10.01.10.00874 FM-SW 76x22 10.01.11.00851 10.01.11.01388
FX-SW 120x60 SEA* 10.01.11.01800 10.01.10.00874 FM-SW 120x60 10.01.11.01823 10.01.10.00874
*Gripping system with blow off function for fast depositing of workpieces
**Other foam heights and types on request
Note: Noise reduction possible by using an additional silencer (FX 120x60)

Technical Data
Type Number Air consumption* Max. suction Max. degree of Suction force** Weight
of suction cells [l/min] flow [l/min] evacuation [%] [N] [kg]
FX-SW 120x60 10 117 69 80 98 0.70
FX-SW 120x60 SEA 10 117 69 80 98 0.80
FM-SW 76x22 26 -*** -*** -*** 40 0.06
FM-SW 120x60 10 -*** -*** -*** 98 0.50
*For compressed air with 5 bar input pressure
**At -0.6 bar and with the gripper fully covered by a rigid workpiece
***Depending on the external vacuum generation

Design Data

The hose coupling is

omitted for version
FX-SW 120x60

FX-SW 120x60 SEA FM-SW 76x22 FM-SW 120x60

Type Dimensions [mm]

B d4 dn G1 G4 H H1 L X1 X2 Y1
FX-SW 120x60 60 4.5 - G1/2“-F M6 -F 42 63 120 108 - 46
FX-SW 120x60 SEA 60 4.5 - G1/2“-F M6 -F 42 63 120 108 - 46
FM-SW 76x22 22 - 8 - M3-F 24 35 76 24 48 -
FM-SW 120x60 60 4.5 - G1/2“-F M6 -F 42 63 120 108 - 46
Note: The type FX requires an 8/6 mm compressed air hose; the type FM requires an 8/6 mm vacuum hose

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FX / FM

Design with Suction Pads (Ø = 12 mm)

Ordering Data
Type Part number Type Part number
Gripping system Suction pad Gripping system Suction pad
(spare part)** (spare part)**
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 10.01.11.02009 10.01.06.00558 FM-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 10.01.11.02010 10.01.06.00558
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 SEA* 10.01.11.02008 10.01.06.00558
*Gripping system with blow off function for fast depositing of workpieces
**Other suction pad types (construction, material) available on request
Note: Noise reduction possible by using an additional silencer (FX 120x60)

Technical Data
Type Number Air consumption* Max. suction Max. degree of Suction force** Weight
of suction pads [l/min] flow [l/min] evacuation [%] [N] [kg]
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 14 117 69 80 12.6 1.0
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 SEA 14 117 69 80 12.6 1.1
FM-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 14 -*** -*** -*** 12.6 0.8
*For compressed air with 5 bar input pressure
**At -0.6 bar and with the gripper fully covered by a rigid workpiece
***Depending on the external vacuum generation

Design Data

FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 SEA FM-SW 120x60 20 FSG12

Type Dimensions [mm]

B d4 G1 G4 H H1 L X1 Y1
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 60 4.5 G1/2“-F M6 -F 82 103 120 108 46
FX-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 SEA 60 4.5 G1/2“-F M6 -F 82 103 120 108 46
FM-SW 120x60 20 FSG12 60 4.5 G1/2“-F M6 -F 82 103 120 108 46
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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems SBX

Very Robust Grippers for the Timber and Woodworking Industry

Application
• Robust gripper for powerful handling of lumber, planed
or glued timber, sheet materials, construction timber,
pallets and crate elements
• Handling of naturally growing materials with knots or
cracks or with warped, rough surfaces
• Ideal for the rough application conditions in saw mills
or in woodworking and furniture construction
• Also suitable for unstacking and transporting workpieces
in layers when in the double gripper configuration
• Ideal for operation with industrial robots and gantries
due to its low weight and compact dimensions

Vacuum area gripping system SBX

Design

Aluminum base section Vacuum generation

• Integrated vacuum reservoir • Multi-stage ejector
• High stiffness and low weight • Connection for external vacuum
generators as an option

Compact valve unit

• With control valves, vacuum
Dust filter
gauge, electrical and pneumatic
connections
• Easily removed and therefore
maintenance-friendly

Sealing foam
• Rebounds quickly and is
resistant to wear due to
the sandwich design
• Quick-change adhesive film

Your Benefits
• Extra high holding force for extremely porous and
warped workpieces
• Automatic switching off of uncovered suction cells in
order to sustain maximum system pressure
• Fast vacuum generation to minimize cycle times
• Maintenance-friendly due to compact valve unit and
quick-change sealing foam
• Easy system integration due to pluggable connections
• Adaptation of the area gripper to the particular
application case

Vacuum area gripping systems SBX on an industrial gantry for handling unplaned
wooden boards

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems SBX

Types

SBX 200 with Vacuum Generation SBX 200 for External Vacuum Generation
• Multi-stage ejector SEM 150 with dust filter • Connection piece for external vacuum generator
• Vacuum generation directly at the gripper ensures • Use of electrical vacuum generators (blower or pump)
fast evacuation to achieve high flow rates and vacuums up to -0.8 bar
• Easy mounting and installation without the need to • Low operating costs due to electrical vacuum generation
connect additional hoses
• Ejector and dust filter can be optionally integrated
into the base section

SBX 400 for External Vacuum Generation

• Double gripper design for maximum holding forces
• Increased hit rate due to offset suction cell grid, thus
particularly suited for thin workpieces
• Use of electrical vacuum generators (blower or pump)
to achieve high flow rates and vacuums up to -0.8 bar

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems SBX

Accessories

Quick-Change Plate Water Removal System Heating System

• Quick and easy changing of the sealing • Reliably removes any water that is sucked • The area gripper is slightly heated by a
plate using quick-release clamp into the gripper heating system
• Allows soaked or frozen sealing plates to • Increased process reliability for wet work- • Prevents moisture from freezing on the
be used again after drying pieces gripper when temperatures are low in
• Basic version: manually operated valve outdoor applications
• Advanced version: electrically operated
valve

Gripper Segmentation Spring-Loaded Level Compensation Flexible Level Compensation

• Sectioning of the gripper into multiple • Quick mounting on beams and gantries • Spring plunger with spherical bearing
suction zones that can be adjusted as • Jointed / spring-loaded design for optimal • Maximum flexibility for extremely uneven
needed and asynchronously controlled height compensation and gentle setting layers of workpieces
• Prevents intermediate layers from being down on the workpiece • Responsive in all directions
picked up inadvertently
• Self-centering and therefore no jamming
• Min. zone size of 315 mm
(for standard grid)

Designation Code
Designation code explained using the example of: SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 SEM-150

SBX C 1040x200 35 25 SEM-150

Type Version Length x width Suction cell grid Foam height Vacuum generation
[mm] distance [mm] [mm]

SBX C With compact 1,040 x 200 35 25 SEM-150

valve unit Multi-stage ejector

SBX C With compact 1,040 x 200 35 Moderate 25 SEM-150

valve unit 1,250 x 200 (standard) Multi-stage ejector
1,040 x 400 28 Fine
1,250 x 400 (on request) -
External vacuum generation
(pump or blower)

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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems SBX

Product Specifications

Ordering Data

Type* Part number

Gripping system Sealing plate** (spare part)
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 SEM-150 10.01.20.01000 10.01.20.01006
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 SEM-150 10.01.20.01001 10.01.20.00438
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 10.01.20.01002 10.01.20.01006
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 10.01.20.01003 10.01.20.00438
SBX-C 1040x400 35 25 10.01.20.01004 10.01.20.01007
SBX-C 1250x400 35 25 10.01.20.01005 10.01.20.00440
*Customer-specific gripper dimensions on request
**Other foam heights and foam types on request

Technical Data
Type Vacuum Number of Air consump- Max. suction Max. degree of Suction Weight
generation suction cells tion [l/min] flow [l/min] evacuation [%] force**[N] [kg]
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 SEM-150* Ejector 29 640 1,400 80 2,400 25
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 SEM-150* Ejector 35 640 1,400 80 3,000 28
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 Blower / Pump 29 -*** -*** -*** 2,400 23
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 Blower / Pump 35 -*** -*** -*** 3,000 26
SBX-C 1040x400 35 25 Blower / Pump 57 -*** -*** -*** 4,500 46
SBX-C 1250x400 35 25 Blower / Pump 69 -*** -*** -*** 5,900 52
*Sound level 78 dB(A)
**At -0.25 bar and with full gripper coverage
***Depending on the external vacuum generation

Design Data

Grid distance Grid distance

SBX with vacuum generator (SEM-150) SBX with connection for external vacuum generator

Type Dimensions [mm]

H H1 B B1 L L1 L2 L3
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 SEM-150 125 217.0 200 225.5 1040 1234 41 185
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 SEM-150 125 217.0 200 225.5 1250 1444 41 185
SBX-C 1040x200 35 25 125 207.5 200 - 1040 1075 123 185
SBX-C 1250x200 35 25 125 207.5 200 - 1250 1285 123 185
SBX-C 1040x400 35 25 125 207.5 400 - 1040 1075 123 185
SBX-C 1250x400 35 25 125 207.5 400 - 1250 1285 123 185
Note: Type SBX-C … SEM-150 requires compressed air hose 15/9 mm. Type SBX-C requires vacuum hose 71/60 mm
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Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems

High-Performance Palletizers for
Warehousing and Intralogistics
Together with capable palletizing robots and gantries, vacuum
layer gripping systems from Schmalz increase the production
output in the automated handling of products in various
industries. Individually planned systems guarantee an optimal
process integration and ensure a quick return on investment.

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Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems SPZ

Grips Everything that Comes Along

Application
• Palletizing and de-palletizing of layers of various goods
• Use in warehouse logistics and intralogistics
• Handling of layers with gaps, mixed layers, inter-
mediate layers, pallets, cardboard packaging and film
packaging
• Palletizing and de-palletizing partial pallets by the
combination of vacuum technology and mechanical
gripping support

Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems SPZ

Design

Flange connection
• Spring-loaded level compensation (floating
Vacuum valves
attachment) to all common robots and gantries
• For suction area /
global vacuum
Control modules
• For common bus systems
available; decentral control Mechanical
gripping modules
• Servomotor-driven
(pneumatically as
an option)

Venting valve
Basic body / suction box
• Height adjustable by servo-
motor (optional)

Suction area Vacuum curtain (retracted)

• With suction pads • For generating a global vacuum

External vacuum generation (not shown)

• Individually selected from the Schmalz program

Your Benefits
• Secure and damage free gripping of various layer sizes and layer patterns
• Higher throughput due to process acceleration
• No gripper changeover and set-up times when performing job changes
• Innovative gripping concept with mechanical support and global vacuum for additional holding force
• Use in the freezer industry sector in areas down to -30 °C (optional)
• Skilled system design according to individual requirements

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Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems SPZ

Types and Gripping Technology

Basic Configurations
The layer gripping system SPZ is available in three basic configurations, differing in their gripping technology.

SPZ with Vacuum Suction Area SPZ-M with Mechanical Gripping SPZ-M-C with Global Vacuum
• Sealing foam for homogenous and Support • Maximum holding force for
intrinsically stable product layers, • Additional stabilization of instable product layers that cannot be
such as jars and cans and porous product layers, such as “sucked” (e.g. mixed layers and
• Suction pads for flexible workpieces cardboard boxes and beverage layers with gaps)
trays

Industry-Specific Versions
Schmalz has developed specific layer gripping systems for typical applications of particular industries.

SPZ Glass I Palletizing and de-palletizing of jars and cans SPZ Packaging I Palletizing and de-palletizing of cardboard boxes, beverage trays etc.

SPZ Logistics I Handling of various product layers in warehousing and intralogistics SPZ Nesting I De-stacking of cut-optimized wooden or metal sheets in a single
handling process

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Vacuum Layer Gripping Systems SPZ

Product Specifications

Innovative Expansion Options

In order to optimize cycle times, energy consumption and process safety, the layer gripping systems can be equipped
with various additional features and thus be adapted to process-specific requirements.

• Sensor Unit Energy Saving Version

Optimization of cycle times and increased process
Energy
safety due to vacuum detection and parts control consumption [kWh]

• Energy Saving Version

Blower without
Reduced energy consumption due to workpiece and frequency converter
process-dependent blower regulation
(by frequency converter)
*
70%
• Collision Detection p.a . 30-
tial
Avoidance of damages on the workpieces and system oten
ng p Blower with
standstills due to floating attachment with collision Savi frequency converter
monitoring
Operating time [h]
• Intermediate Layer Separation
Process-safe separation of various intermediate layers *The energy savings are dependent on many factors (cycle, handling process, safety
factor, porosity of workpiece, etc.) and must always be determined individually
• Deep-Freezing Version
Suitable for use at temperatures down to -30 °C

• Mechanical Pallet Gripping Arms

Safe handling of one or more palettes, servomotor-
driven

Technical Data

Every layer gripping system can be adapted to individual requirements. The following data are therefore
reference values and may vary depending on the application. Suction tests with original workpieces are
always required to ensure functionality. We perform these in our test center individually for your application.

Type Gripping technology Gripper Gripper Max. layer Pallet size** Temperature
Vacuum Mech. grip- Global dimensions* weight weight [mm] operating
suction area ping support vacuum [mm] [kg] [kg] range [°C]
SPZ  approx. 1,250x850x275 approx. 90 250 Euro (1,200x800) +5 to +40
SPZ-M   approx. 2,100x1,800x1,000 approx. 390 250 Industry (1,200x1,000) (down to -30
SPZ-M-C ***   approx. 2,100x1,800x1,000 approx. 390 250 US (1,015 x1,215) on request)
*Gripper dimensions may vary depending on the pallet size
**Special sizes on request
***Type SPZ-M-C can be optionally equipped without suction area. Handling of the workpieces is then performed by the mechanical gripping and the global vacuum

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Vacuum Suction Spiders

Custom Made Solutions for
End-of-Arm-Tooling
You supply the robot, and we take care of the gripping
technology. Selecting from a range of more than 3,500
standard components, our application engineers develop,
design and build future-proof solutions to meet your
individual requirements.

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Vacuum Suction Spiders SSP

Robot Grippers Made-to-Measure

Application
• Automation of handling tasks in manufacturing,
assembly and quality control processes
• Linking robots in presses and bending centers
• Automating plastic injection molding machines, deep
drawing machines, machining centers for wood and
plastics, water jet machines, laser machines and pun-
ching machines
• Order picking in storage and distribution centers on
industrial robots or gantries
• Handling of metal sections, blanks, stone, sheet
materials, car body parts, glass and ceramic components,
etc.

Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to handle metal sheets

Design
The figure shows the basic design of the suction spider SSP. On request, individual configurations with many
extensions are possible.

Flange module Vacuum generation

• For connection to common robots and gantries • Individually selected from
• Rigid or spring-loaded level compensator (floating the Schmalz program
attachment)

Aluminum main beam

• High stiffness and low weight
• Integrated vacuum distribution
and reservoir

Valve technology

Gripper connection
• Rigid or spring-loaded and
Area grippers or suction pads jointed level compensator
• Individually selected from the Schmalz program • For optimal height adjustment

Your Benefits
• Modular system with standardized and harmonized components
• Flexible adaptation to customer-specific requirements
• Combination of different gripping technologies (vacuum, mechanics, magnetics etc.) possible
• Low intrinsic weight due to basic components made of aluminum, steel pipe and plastics
• Minimization of cycle times
• Enhanced process safety due to integrated system monitoring and sensor technology
• Intelligent valve modules for unused suction pads

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Vacuum Suction Spiders SSP

Individual Configuration

Customer-Specific Versions
Vacuum suction spider from Schmalz can be custom configured.

Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to handle module glass Vacuum suction spider SSP being used to handle cut metal sheets

Innovative Expansion Options

• Sensor Unit
Optimization of cycle times and increased process safety due to vacuum detection and parts control

• Energy Saving Version

Reduced energy consumption due to workpiece and process dependent regulation of the vacuum generator

• Separation Function
Safe separation of porous workpieces such as chipboards

• Peeling Unit
Reliable separation of smooth and airtight workpieces such as sheets of glass

• Plug & Play Function

Electrical terminal box with multi-pin connection plugs enables quick and easy installation

Vacuum End Effectors VEE

for the Packaging Industry
System components for quick and cost-effective
designing of vacuum end effectors for high-speed
packaging processes:
• Perfectly coordinated individual components
• Lightweight design for high-speed applications
• Online configurator minimizes designing effort
• Max. lift capacity 2,000 g

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