for gripping ceramic tile, glass, for gripping, for the food industry, for the wood industry, for bags, for sheet metal, for the automotive industry, lifting
Other characteristics
rubber, foam, silicone
Diameter
Min.: 0.4 cm (0.16 in)
Max.: 8.5 cm (3.35 in)
Working temperature
Min.: -40 °C (-40 °F)
Max.: 170 °C (338 °F)
Description
Overview
Comprehensive range of VUOTOTECNICA® vacuum cups and accessories for gripping, handling and clamping a wide variety of materials: glass, wood, marble, ceramic, metal sheets, films, bags, delicate products and industrial components.
General features (rubber compounds and materials)
Standard compounds: natural para rubber (N), oil-resistant rubber (A), silicone (S). Special compounds include BENZ (MAXIGRIP), GERANIUM (OF foam), NF neoprene foam, EPDM (SB).
Working temperature ranges depend on compound (examples: BENZ -40 to +170°C; GERANIUM OF -40 to +80°C; NF neoprene -20 to +100°C; EPDM SB -40 to +130°C).
Key product families and highlights
Small cups with supports (Ø 4–9 mm): traditional cup-shaped pads for flat or slightly curved surfaces; cold-fittable on nickel-plated brass supports. Example codes: 010410, 010510.
Cups with supports (Ø 10–45 mm): cold-fittable on brass or anodised aluminium supports; wide size range. Example codes: 011010, 011510.
Large diameter cups (Ø 85 mm): aluminium supports; option for M8 threaded hole to reduce suction volume. Example codes: 018510, 088510.
Star (SV) vacuum cups: internal star reinforcement for flat and flexible objects; male/female threaded supports. Examples: SV20, SV30, SV40.
MAXIGRIP cups: flat, oval and bellows types in BENZ compound for grip on oily or wet surfaces; hardness 60–75°Sh; working temp -40 to +170°C. Example codes: VRP40A, VRS50.
Foam rubber cups (GERANIUM / NF): self-adhesive foam side for rough/uneven surfaces; examples: 014215, 016415.
Vacupredator: for bags and flexible containers; aluminium body with slotted plate and foam seal to reduce perimeter losses. Examples: VP12OF1015.
Bernoulli (air-film) cups: non-contact lift for wafers, solar cells and foils. Examples: BEC20, BEC30.
Documentation
Technical PDF datasheets, product tables and CAD files available per family (dimensions, codes, technical tables).
Accessories and fittings
Supports in nickel-plated brass, anodised aluminium or galvanised steel with male/female threads; adapters (GAS↔metric, NPT), AQ adapters for robotics, quick couplers and threaded reductions to modulate suction section.
Usage notes
Select compound by working temperature, chemical exposure (oils, solvents), surface roughness and required grip gentleness (e.g. silicone for delicate surfaces, BENZ for oily sheets, foam types for very rough surfaces).
Design features (cleats, labyrinth faces, reinforcement sectors, bellows) reduce suction volume, improve grip and prevent deformation of thin or flexible materials.
Technical specifications
Brand: VUOTOTECNICA®
Compound examples: N (Para), A (Oil-resistant), S (Silicone), BENZ, GERANIUM (OF), NF (neoprene), EPDM (SB).
Cup types: flat, bellows (single/double), reinforced bellows, star (SV), maxigrip, vacupredator, VMG (structured tiles), Bernoulli (non-contact), self-locking.
Supports: nickel-plated brass, anodised aluminium, galvanised steel; options for male/female threads, central or side vacuum ports, M8/M10 holes, anti-rotation pins, spring-damped supports.
Applications: automotive bodywork, packaging (flow pack), glass, marble/granite, ceramic tiles, food/pharma variants, electronics/semiconductor, general automation and robotics.
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.