News — vacuum gripper

Optimising High-Speed Packaging: Why Vuototecnica Bellows Cups with Supports Are the Ultimate Choice for Gripping Flow Packs In high-speed secondary packaging operations, handling flow packs and products wrapped in flexible plastic film is notoriously difficult. Wrinkles, surface irregularities, and uneven thickness—such as the rear junction flap on a bag of pasta—frequently cause vacuum loss, dropped items, and costly assembly line downtime. To overcome these challenges, Vuototecnica offers high-performance bellows suction cups with anodised aluminium supports, specifically engineered to deliver stable, energy-efficient pick-and-place execution on automatic packaging machinery. [1, 2] The Mechanics of Secure Flow Pack Gripping Standard flat suction cups...

In the fast-paced world of industrial packaging and robotic palletizing, operational flexibility is no longer just a luxury—it is a baseline requirement. Traditional vacuum lifting setups often bottleneck automated lines, requiring frequent downtime to swap out suction cups or reprogram robot arms for different item sizes. Enter the Vuototecnica Octopus Vacuum Gripping System. Useful link: :https://www.vuototecnica.co.uk/products.php?cat=113 Designed by the vacuum technology experts at Vuototecnica, the Octopus system completely redefines how factories handle diverse materials, odd shapes, and irregular packaging. Whether you are optimizing a logistics hub or designing a custom robotic work cell, here is why the Octopus vacuum lifting...

50 Years Industrial Vacuum Solutions - A "Vacuum Force" to be Reckoned with

In the vacuum equipment industry, manufacturers frequently claim to offer the absolute best performance or quote flow figures that defy reality. Ultimately, vacuum technology is governed by strict laws of physics, not marketing hype. In most applications, operational issues stem directly from poor product selection. For instance, advertisements frequently showcase a vacuum generator mounted directly to the suction cup. While this setup delivers a flawless pick every time, it relies on an incredibly inefficient configuration.  This specific design wastes 100% more compressed air than the vacuum cup actually requires. Over a standard 6,000-hour operational cycle, this single scenario inflates energy...

OCTOPUS Vacuum Gripping System  The OCTOPUS Vacuum Gripping System has been developed to meet the growing demand for greater flexibility in robotic palletising and industrial vacuum handling applications. Designed for maximum versatility, the OCTOPUS system can securely grip objects of almost any shape, size, or material, provided they are not excessively porous. Unlike conventional vacuum grippers, it requires no repositioning or replacement of suction cups, even when the contact area represents as little as 5% of the total suction plate surface. The maximum lifting capacity depends on the effective sealing area between the load and the suction plate. Standard System...