for glazing, handling, for the automotive industry, for gripping, lifting, for bottles, for solar panels, for the food industry
Other characteristics
silicone, foam, rubber
Diameter
Max.: 125 mm (4.92 in)
Min.: 4 mm (0.16 in)
Working temperature
Max.: 170 °C (338 °F)
Min.: -40 °C (-40 °F)
Description
Overview
Comprehensive catalogue of vacuum cups for industrial gripping, handling and clamping of flat, concave, convex, thin, flexible, rough or oily surfaces: packaging, glass, marble, metal sheets, tiles, bottles, cans, films and delicate items.
Rubber compounds — general features
Specification table available for each compound listing: commercial name, international abbreviation, Vuototecnica code, positive/negative properties, colour, operating temperature, hardness, chemical resistance, food compatibility and typical applications.
Product families and features
Vacuum cups with supports: Classic cup shape for small-to-medium parts; cold-fitted on nickel-plated brass or anodised aluminium supports; standard compounds: Para (N), Oil‑resistant (A), Silicone (S). Example codes: 010410, 011010, 018510.
Star vacuum cups (SV series): Star-shaped internal reinforcement for flat, flexible materials (cardboard, thin sheets); available with male/female aluminium supports. Example models: SV20SR, SV30SR.
Maxigrip cups: Round/elliptical, flat and bellows types for robotics/automotive; BENZ compound (hardness 60–75°Sh, -40 to +170 °C) for oil/water resistance; supports vulcanised. Examples: VRP40A, VRS100.
Elliptical / flat bellows: Narrow or elongated contacts for cartons and narrow grips. Examples: VEP3060, VES50100.
Adapters and accessories: Galvanised steel and aluminium adapters, thread conversions (gas/NPT/metric), AQ series adapters and internal hex housings. Example codes: 0008215–0008228, AQxxx.
Suction cups for films/packaging: Very thin lip and internal cleats to distribute vacuum and avoid deformation; recommended: Para compound for gentle adhesion.
Round flat cups (various supports): Low tilted lip, internal reliefs to reduce sucked air volume; suitable for wood, thin glass, tiles and fragile sheets.
Vacupredator cups: Aluminium body with slotted plate and foam seal for flexible containers and bags; designed for flow packs and sacks. Examples: VP12OF1015, VP22OF1515.
VMG134 for structured tiles: High-density foam versions for uneven surfaces; compounds and ranges: EPDM (SB) -40/+130 °C, Geranium foam (OF) -40/+80 °C, Neoprene (NF) -20/+80 °C.
Vulcanised support cups: For heavy-duty/automotive applications; cups vulcanised to galvanised steel or aluminium supports; BENZ compound recommended for chlorinated oils.
Foam rubber cups / sheets: OF (Geranium), NF (Neoprene), SB (EPDM extra soft) available in sheets and strips for custom cups; self-adhesive options where specified.
Bellows and reinforced bellows: Single/double/reinforced bellows for high-cycle packaging machines; compensate flatness errors and handle heavier loads.
Concave, elliptical, rectangular and rim cups: Solutions for cylinders, boxes, perforated discs and specialised geometries.
Special, self-locking and clamping cups: Self-locking cups with non-return valves for transport without continuous vacuum; clamping cups with precision tolerances and silicone lower seals for glass machinery.
Bernoulli principle cups: Contactless aluminium cups for semiconductor plates, solar cells and foils; include antistatic spacers and quick couplers. Models: BEC20–BEC60.
Notes
Supports: nickel-plated brass, anodised aluminium, galvanised steel; male/female threaded pins or threaded holes; side vacuum connections and M8 grub-screw options for flow calibration.
Spare parts: many cups replaceable individually; cold-fitted cups often removable without adhesives; special compounds and custom supports available on request (minimum quantities may apply).
Characteristics / technical specifications
Standard compounds: Para (N), Oil‑resistant (A), Silicone (S).
Special compounds: BENZ (MAXIGRIP) — hardness 60–75°Sh, working range -40 to +170 °C; stain-resistant, abrasion and oil-resistant (chlorinated oils).
Foam compounds: OF (Geranium) -40 to +80 °C; NF (Neoprene foam) -20 to +80/ +100 °C; SB (EPDM extra soft) -40 to +130 °C.
Fixing options: cold-fit on supports, vulcanised on galvanised steel/aluminium, self-adhesive foam sheets.
Seals and fittings: NBR O-rings, silicone O-rings for clamping cups; internal cleats and labyrinth faces to reduce required vacuum volume.
Applications: glass, marble, metal sheets, packaging (flow-pack), films, bags, food-grade options where specified, automotive stamping parts, semiconductors and fragile items.
*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.
About DirectIndustry
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