News — Vacuum Technologies

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...

Selecting the correct suction cup for your application or even finding the same type of suction cup for replacement can be a difficult task There are 10's of thousands of vacuum cups available all with the slightest difference in diameters, materials, heights etc....... So lets try to make a little sense of it all The process to select the correct Vacuum suction cup is as follows: First step is to determine if the cup is a "Flat" type vacuum cup or  "Bellows" type vacuum cup. Flat Type Suction cup: or Bellows Type Suction cup: This will be dependant of the...

Vacuum-Operated Cylinders The cylinders described on this page are vacuum operated and are designed to provide reliable linear movement using differential air pressure. When a vacuum is applied to the front chamber of the cylinder, the integrated piston rod extends by overcoming the opposing spring force. This movement is generated by atmospheric pressure acting on the rear face of the piston, with air entering the rear chamber through the hollow piston rod. The greater the pressure difference between the evacuated front chamber and the atmospheric rear chamber, the greater the piston thrust force. The piston rod returns to its initial...

The use of vacuum valves in industrial vacuum systems is essential for many applications, including high-speed pick-and-place systems, vacuum forming, and vacuum holding. Selecting the correct valve is critical to achieving a reliable, efficient, and responsive system. 2-way and 3-way vacuum solenoid valves are commonly used to control vacuum. A 2-way valve is typically used to isolate and maintain vacuum within an application, while a 3-way valve switches the vacuum off and vents the system to atmosphere, allowing products to be released quickly and efficiently. Many valves currently used in vacuum systems are originally designed as pneumatic valves and then...