Vacuum gripping system with external vacuum generator
max. 1 160 m³/h, 6 bar | SO series VUOTOTECNICA

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The OCTOPUS system is our answer to the ever increasing requirements of
operational flexibility for palletising robots and vacuum gripping systems
in general. This system, in fact, it allows gripping objects of any shape and feature, provided that they do not have an excessive transpiration, without having to change or place vacuum cups, and even when their surface occupies only 5% of the whole suction plate. The maximum weight of the load to be lifted will obviously be proportional to the gripping system.
The standard OCTOPUS systems described in these pages are composed of:
- A compressed air-fed vacuum generator as shown in the picture and in the
drawing, that has to be ordered separately, since it is not included in the code.
- An anodised aluminium box, open on one side, with a built-in micro-fine
stainless steel mesh filtre on the suction inlet to protect the vacuum generator, very easy to inspect. On the outside of the box there are one or more connections for the possible installation of control devices or solenoid valves for a prompt restoration of the atmospheric pressure on its inside.
- A suction plate sealing the box also made with anodised aluminium and
coated with a special perforated foam rubber.
This suction plate perfectly adapts itself to any surface, either smooth, rough or uneven.
With the same system, for instance, it is possible to grip and handle cardboard boxes and the wooden pallet that supports it.
These OCTOPUS systems can be supplied, upon request, with other dimensions,
suction plates and vacuum generators than those indicated in the tables.