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Vacuum Pad Soft Series

Vacuum Pad Soft Series

Product catalog summary

Vacuum Pad Soft Series Overview
The Vacuum Pad Soft Series is designed to minimize marks on plastic molded articles, offering a variety of pad sizes, materials, and holder types suitable for handling fragile workpieces.

Specifications

Pad Sizes: 8 sizes from ø4mm to ø40mm.
Pad Materials: Nitrile rubber, Silicone rubber, Fluorosilicone rubber, Conductive silicone rubber, and Conductive NBR.
Holder Types: 16 types including fixed, dual port, and spring types.
Stroke Lengths: 6mm to 50mm for spring holders.

Special Features

Dual Port Type: Available for VPHD and VPHE holders.
Copper Alloy Free: S3 specification with HNBR or FKM seals.

Applications

Ideal for molded parts and fragile workpieces.
Suitable for low ozone environments.

Model Designation

Model codes specify pad size, type, material, and connection configuration.
Options include articulation angles and fall prevention valves.

Compliance and Standards

RoHS compliant and copper alloy-free versions available.
CAD data in 2D and 3D formats.

Specifications Overview
Detailed specifications for vacuum pad models include dimensions, materials, and RoHS compliance. Tightening torque for pad holder nuts is 1.8~2.4 N·m, and for pad holders, 4.5~6 N·m.

Model Codes and Configurations
Model codes indicate sizes and configurations like push-in fittings and threads. Examples help identify product configurations.

Safety Instructions
Emphasizes secure installation to prevent accidents. Regular maintenance is recommended to avoid vacuum leakage and pad deterioration.

Material and Environmental Considerations
Select materials based on environmental conditions, avoiding NBR in ozone-rich environments.

Theoretical Suction Force
Charts and formulas for calculating suction force based on pad area and vacuum level. Importance of evaluating suction force under actual conditions is stressed.

Selection Guide
Helps choose suitable vacuum pads based on workpiece type, with recommendations for fragile or greasy workpieces.

Vacuum Pad Material Selection
Guide for selecting materials based on application requirements, with a legend indicating material suitability.

Material Specifications
Details on materials like Nitrile Rubber and Silicone Rubber, including suitability for various applications and physical properties.

Vacuum Pad Series
Details on vacuum pad holder construction and importance of using vacuum filters and fall prevention valves.

Application Guidelines
Recommendations for handling different workpieces, ensuring effective suction and minimizing stress.

Safety Instructions
Classified into "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution" categories, following ISO 4414 and JIS B 8370 standards.

Conclusion
Guide for selecting and using vacuum pads, emphasizing material properties, application suitability, and safety considerations.

Safety Instructions

Qualified personnel should handle pneumatic equipment.
Ensure safety before operating or removing equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify products.
Implement safety measures to prevent damage or fire.
Avoid touching release-ring under pressure.
Frequent air switchover can generate heat.
Avoid applying loads on products.
Do not use in swinging or rotating applications.
Excessively dry air can cause malfunction.
Do not wash or paint products with water or solvent.
Consider material change for NBR seals in ozone environments.
Do not stand on products.

Warranty and Disclaimer

Free replacement or repair for product issues caused by PISCO.
Not liable for indirect losses.
Warranty exclusions include natural disasters and misuse.
Compensation limited to purchase price.

Cautionary Notes

Odd noises indicate instability; reset pressure.
Ensure sufficient air flow in piping design.
Do not use lubricators.
Regularly clean or replace silencer elements.
Keep products away from water, oil, or dust.

Piping Instructions

Ensure air quality with dehumidifying and filtering.
Install filters to prevent rust and foreign substances.
Use insert rings with ultra-soft tubes.
Protect from sunlight and ensure correct connections.
Maintain short, wide-bore plumbing.

Tube and Fitting Handling

Ensure tube ends are cut at right angles.
Insert tubes fully into fittings.
Use proper tools for installation.
Check for leaks after installation.

General Handling

Avoid impacts to prevent damage.
Use within specified temperature ranges.

Catalog excerpts

Leaves less mark on plastic molded articles. selection of pad sizes, materials and holder types Pad size：8sizes. Pad material：5types. Holder type：16types. ■ Dual port type is available for VPHD, VPHE holders (Special holder for Soft Series) Suitable for linking vacuum pads from a single vacuum source to convey work-pieces. length of a spring holder is selectable. ・ Conventional long stroke holder (with cover) is integrated into VPC or VPD. Stroke：6, 10, 15 and 20 mm ・ Conventional long stroke holder (without cover) is renewed as VPOC or VPOD. Stroke：20, 30, 40, 50mm of selections in pad holder for "Copper alloy free" and against "low ozone concentration". -S3 spec.：No copper based metal parts. HNBR or FKM is adopted

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Vacuum Pad Series Vacuum Pad Soft Series ■ Selection list Soft Taking out molded parts, or fragile work-piece. Recommended work-piece Nitrile rubber, Silicone rubber, Fluorosilicone rubber, Conductive silicone rubber, Conductive NBR (Low resistance) Holder type For Soft Series 5 types Fixed type Dual port type is available. Spring type Dual port type for side port holder Holder without cover is available. is available. Direct mount (Fixed type or Sprin

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■ Model designation of Pad rubber only (Ex.) VP Code Size (mm) Screw Mount ④ .Pad type Code Type ⑤ .Pad material / Application Code Nitrile rubber Silicone rubber Fluorosilicone rubber Conductive silicone rubber Taking out molded parts Semiconductors Taking out molded parts Thin workpieces Food-related Cardboard Semiconductors Plywood Taking out molded parts Iron plate Thin workpieces Food-related Food-related Other general work-pieces Color Black Natural (Ivory) ※1.The conductive Silicone rubber is a silicone rubber capable of releasing static electricity. (Volume resistance：105Ω·cm or less）...

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Vacuum Pad Series Vacuum Pad Soft Series ■ Vacuum Pad dimensions VP6L5

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■ Drawing of Vacuum Pad and Holder Joint ø14 ※）（ ø3 Connection config. code Screw Mount Model code Value with ※ is the dimension of VPHC holder. ※ .Pad holder : VPA, VPB, VPC, VPOC, VPD, VPOD, VPF, VPMA, VPMB, VPMC and VPMD require an adapter to attach a vacuum pad. ■ Table of Connection configuration code., etc for connection of pad and holder Pad dia. Pad rubber （㎜） Model code ø4 ø6 ø8 ø10 ø15 ø20 ø30 ø40 ø4 ø6 ø8 ø10 ø15 ø20 ø30 ø40 Connection type Connection configuration code Table of complement parts model code Adapter Model code of Pad & screw set Screw （Connection with screw） Mount （Direct...

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Vacuum Pad Series Vacuum Pad Soft Series ■ Model designation of Holder + Pad (Ex.) VP -6J ⑨ -S3 Spec. ⑧ Filter (Option) Vacuum Pad ① Holder type HE Direct mount / Side port MC C OC Spring type / Top port HD Spring type / Side port HDW Spring type / Dual port HEW Direct mount / Dual port Mini Standard No cover Type HC Spring type / Top port MB B − Fixed type / Side port − Mini F Standard − No cover Type Spring type / Direct mount MD D OD Spring type / Side port Mini Standard No cover Type Mini Standard No cover Type MA A − Fixed type / Top port Mini Standard No cover Type ⑦ Free holder or Fall...

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③ .Stroke (No code entry for Holder code : MA, A, MB, B, F, HE and HEW) ※ .Code in ( ) : Connection configuration code. ④ .Pad type Code Type ⑤ .Pad material / Application Code Material Application N S Nitrile rubber Silicone rubber Cardboard Semiconductors Plywood Taking out molded parts Iron plate Thin work-pieces Food-related Food-related Other general work-pieces Color Black Natural (Ivory) Taking out molded parts SE NE Conductive silicone rubber Conductive NBR (Low resistance) Semiconductors Semiconductors Taking out molded parts Thin work-pieces Food-related Black ※1.The conductive Silicone...

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Vacuum Pad Series Vacuum Pad Soft Series ■ Vacuum pad + Fixed type holder Dimensions VPMA Fixed type / Top port / Push-in fitting / Mini holder Copper alloy free available RoHS Compliant Connection config. code ※ .5 : Replaced with Pad rubber material code. Refer to page 582 for details. ※ .9 : Replaced with "-S3" for -S3 spec. (Copper alloy free material for metal parts and FKM or HNBR for sealing parts). -S3 spec. is available for model codes with 9 in the table above. ※ .Pad material N and NE are not suitable for use under ozone environment. ※ .Tightening torque of a pad holder fixing bulkhead...

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VPMA Fixed type / Top port / Barb fitting / Mini holder RoHS Compliant Copper alloy free available Connection config. code ※ .5 : Replaced with Pad rubber material code. Refer to page 582 for details. ※ .9 : Replaced with "-S3" for -S3 spec. (Copper alloy free material for metal parts and FKM or HNBR for sealing parts). ※ .Pad material N and NE are not suitable for use under ozone environment. ※ .Tightening torque of a pad holder fixing bulkhead nut is as below. ▪Pad dia.：ø4~ø15mm

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Vacuum Pad Series Vacuum Pad Soft Series Fixed type / Top port / Push-in fitting /Standard holder Copper alloy free available RoHS Compliant Connection config. code ※ .5 : Replaced with Pad rubber material code. Refer to page 582 for details. ※ .9 : Replaced with "-S3" for -S3 spec. (Copper alloy free material for metal parts and FKM or HNBR for sealing parts). -S3 spec. is available for model codes with 9 in the table above. ※ .Pad material N and NE are not suitable for use under ozone environment. ※ .Tightening torque of a pad holder fixing bulkhead nut is as be

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Fixed type / Top port / Barb fitting /Standard holder RoHS Compliant Copper alloy free available Connection config. code ※ .5 : Replaced with Pad rubber material code. Refer to page 582 for details. ※ .9 : Replaced with "-S3" for -S3 spec. (Copper alloy free material for metal parts and FKM or HNBR for sealing parts). ※ .Pad material N and NE are not suitable for use under ozone environment. ※ .Tightening torque of a pad holder fixing bulkhead nut is as below. ▪Pad dia.：ø4~ø15mm ▶ 2.5~3.5N·m, ▪Pad dia.：ø20~ø40mm ▶ 12~14N·m Fixed type / Top port / Female thread / Standard holder RoHS Compliant...

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