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Vacuum Cups and Accessories

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Vacuum Cups and Accessories Overview
This document provides comprehensive information on vacuum cups and accessories, focusing on selection, specifications, and material properties. It is adapted from ANVER's website, offering insights into the optimal use of vacuum suction cups for material handling.
Lifting Capacity and Safety Factors
The lifting capacity of a vacuum cup is determined by a formula considering the cup diameter, vacuum level, and a safety factor. A safety factor of at least 2 is recommended for horizontal lifting, while vertical lifting requires a factor of at least 4 to ensure safety and account for variables in lifting applications.
Suction Cup Selection
Choosing the right suction cup is crucial for effective material handling. ANVER offers a variety of cups suitable for different surfaces, including round, inclined, and irregular shapes. The selection depends on the surface quality and structural stability of the workpiece.
Material Selection Guide
The document outlines various materials used for vacuum cups, each with specific properties such as temperature resistance, abrasion wear, and oil resistance. For example, NBR (Nitrile) is noted for its general-purpose use, while SIT (Silicone) is suitable for high heat and food packaging applications.
Elastomer Materials for Vacuum Cups
ANVER emphasizes the importance of high-quality elastomer materials in vacuum cup production. These materials are composed of polymers, fillers, vulcanization agents, and other ingredients to meet specific functional requirements. Consistent quality control ensures the reliability of these products.
Universal Style Flat Vacuum Suction Cups
Flat vacuum suction cups are designed for quick attachment and are ideal for holding flat, flexible materials. They are suitable for fast cycle transfer systems and can be used on both flat and slightly curved surfaces. Specifications for various cup models are provided, detailing dimensions and capacities.
Conclusion
ANVER provides a comprehensive range of vacuum suction cups and accessories, tailored to meet diverse industrial needs. Their products are backed by rigorous quality control and a commitment to using high-grade materials, ensuring optimal performance in material handling applications.
Specifications and Material Information
The document provides specifications for vacuum lifters, particularly those constructed from Polyurethane Rubber, which are food production safe and fully washable. It emphasizes the importance of using minimal pressure to extend the service life of the rubber bladder.
Vacuum Lifter Selection Procedure
1. Identify the size and weight of the material to be lifted, including minimum and maximum dimensions and thickness.
2. Determine allowable load overhang based on material thickness.
3. Calculate the number of pads required lengthwise and widthwise, rounding up to ensure safety.
4. Calculate beam and crossarm lengths, adding extra inches for safety.
5. Select vacuum pad size and style based on weight, number of pads, and load surface characteristics.
Guidelines for Vacuum Pads
- Use the fewest number of pads necessary with the largest possible diameter.
- Derate pad capacities by 50% for vertical handling.
- Neoprene sealing rings are recommended for general use, while silicone rings are for high-temperature or surface-sensitive applications.
Material Selection Guide
- Notes on deflection for different materials, emphasizing the need for flat holding of brittle materials like glass.
- Recommendations for crossarm members in vacuum lifters designed for tilting.
Glossary of Terms
- Definitions of key terms such as air consumption, vacuum level, and venturi principle.
Conversion Tables
- Provides unit conversions for dimensions, flow rates, and vacuum/pressure measurements.
Effect of Atmospheric Pressure
- Discusses how altitude affects vacuum pump performance, providing a table for vacuum level corrections at various altitudes.
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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Suction Cup Selection Guide The Best Solution for Material Handling. Vacuum suction cups can hold, lift or turn virtually any kind of material in the production process. The contact between a suction cup and the object to be handled is soft and light, and the technique is simple and safe. Choosing the Right Suction Cup. It is very important to choose the most appropriate type of vacuum suction cup, to obtain optimal results. ANVER has cups suitable for round, inclined, curved and irregular surfaces, and with our range of products you can find the best solution for...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Material Selection Guide ANVER Material Blend Code Common Material Name Shore A Temperature Abrasion Hardness* Range ** Oil, Grease Wear (Durometer) °F Resistance Resistance +/-5 (°C) For most General Purpose Industrial Applications Nitrile (Buna-N) UV Weather Aging Resistance Typical Color (Depends on Cup Style) Black, Blue NBR is an excellent all around material for general industry. High overall value due to its top performance in many categories. Our proprietary blend which features the latest name brand ingredients have greatly increased the performance of this...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Material Selection Guide ANVER® Proprietary Designed Elastomer Materials for Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Our success as a leader and innovator in Vacuum Technology is due to the many important advances that we have made and continue to make in the selection of the elastomers used in our Vacuum Cups. What is an Elastomer Vacuum Cup? An elastomer is any type of polymer that has rubber-like properties of which there are dozens of material names. An elastomeric compound, consisting of a blend of a base polymer and other ingredients, is a material that has been designed...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal Style Flat Vacuum Suction Cups Flat Vacuum Suction Cups Flat vacuum suction cups attach quickly due to the small volume of air to be evacuated. They feature patterned knobs on the bottom to maximize capacity and are excellent for holding flat, flexible materials without deformation. Relatively stiff, the cup bodies retain their shape well in production applications. They are excellent for use on fast cycle transfer systems. Use on flat or slightly curved surfaces, and for horizontal or vertical lifting. Note: Fittings are available for these cups. Please...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal Style Flat Vacuum Suction Cups A Attached Height in. (mm) Item Weight (Grams) Vacuum Cup Part Number ➨ This spec sheet was adapted for print from our website. Additional information and photos are available at www.anver.com. 36 Parmenter Road • Hudson MA 01749 USA • 978-568-0221 • 800-654-3500 • FAX 978-568-1570 • www.anver.com • E-Mail: [email protected]

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal Style Flat Vacuum Suction Cups Vacuum Cup Part Number Item Weight (Grams) ➨ This spec sheet was adapted for print from our website. Additional information and photos are available at www.anver.com. 36 Parmenter Road • Hudson MA 01749 USA • 978-568-0221 • 800-654-3500 • FAX 978-568-1570 • www.anver.com • E-Mail: [email protected]

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal Style Flat Vacuum Suction Cups Vacuum Cup Part Number Item Weight (Grams) Notes: The cup capacities shown above ( * ) are theoretical capacities based on 24"Hg at sea level with a safety factor of two (2) and a ± 5% margin of error. This is the US ANSI ASME Standard B30.20 for vacuum lifter specifications and is commonly used in North America as a design capacity for vacuum components. When used in vertical applications, take these values and divide again by 2 to obtain a 4 to 1 safety factor per the ANSI specifications. These are realistic working capacities...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal 1.5 Bellows Style Suction Cups Single Bellows Suction Cups with Interchangeable Fittings For Horizontal and Vertical Handling of Concave and Convex Surfaces 1.5 Bellows Vacuum Suction Cups attach gently and easily with minimum pressure. Excellent for most concave and convex shapes, bellows suction cups attach to curvatures such as containers, bottles, cylinders, etc., and can be used in any orientation. Their spring action compensates for height variances in the load or machine inaccuracies. The bellows suction cup design duplicates the function of mechanical...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal 1.5 Bellows Style Suction Cups Vacuum Cup Part Number Weight (Grams) ➨ This spec sheet was adapted for print from our website. Additional information and photos are available at www.anver.com. 36 Parmenter Road • Hudson MA 01749 USA • 978-568-0221 • 800-654-3500 • FAX 978-568-1570 • www.anver.com • E-Mail: [email protected]

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal 1.5 Bellows Style Suction Cups Vacuum Cup Part Number Weight (Grams) Notes: The cup capacities shown above ( * ) are theoretical capacities based on 24"Hg at sea level with a safety factor of two (2) and a ± 5% margin of error. This is the US ANSI ASME Standard B30.20 for vacuum lifter specifications and is commonly used in North America as a design capacity for vacuum components. When used in vertical applications, take these values and divide again by 2 to obtain a 4 to 1 safety factor per the ANSI specifications. These are realistic working capacities...

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Vacuum Cups and Suction Cups Universal 2.5 Bellows Style Vacuum Suction Cups Double Bellows Suction Cups with Interchangeable Fittings For Horizontal and Vertical Handling of Concave and Convex Surfaces Bellows Suction Cups are Excellent for Concave and Convex Surfaces and Eliminate the Need for Spring Suspensions in many cases 2.5 Bellows Vacuum Suction Cups attach gently and easily with minimum pressure. They are excellent for concave and convex shapes as well as on slanted surfaces. Their design can replace mechanical springs, ball swivels and height compensators, allowing for less complicated...

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