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SMC solutions for vacuum

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SMC’s expertise helps you to achieve the results you demand from your system. Our experts offer the optimal solution that fits perfectly with your needs. Years of knowledge with vacuum applications together with the wide range of SMC products are the perfect match to fill all your needs with vacuum.

SMC supports you throughout the vacuum system, from the filtration and regulation to the End of Arm Tooling (EOAT), trying to offer the most efficient and energy-saving solution possible, while giving high performance and reliability. As a complete supplier of automation, we offer unique solutions in the market: valve and ejector combined manifold, wireless system, cylinder with vacuum pad, air amplifier, etc.

There are many aspects to be aware of when designing a vacuum system, arguably, at the top of the list, are smart vacuum solutions thanks to the capabilities they bring. SMC offers smart manifolds that provide precise control and communication that allows you to implement a condition-monitoring and predictive maintenance strategy to fit your machines in the IIoT.

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  • Pads

  • Ejectors

  • Filters

  • Switches

  • Regulators

  • Collaborative robots

Pads

Becoming fully acquainted with the workpiece should always be your starting point for any project involving a vacuum handling system. SMC offers a wide variety of vacuum pads to fulfill all your needs. Check our Search by Functionality for an easy selection of the vacuum pads.

Vacuum Pads – ZP Series

Vacuum Pads – ZP Series

Benefit from a wide range of pads and easily select the most suitable one for your application thanks to the advanced search function.

FDA compliant - ZP3P Series

FDA compliant - ZP3P Series

Handle various sizes, materials, and shapes with ease using the FDA-compliant ZP3P series vacuum pads, designed for safe and hygienic gripping in food and medical applications.

Abrasion resistant – ZP3M

Abrasion resistant – ZP3M

Experience secure and stable gripping with the abrasion-resistant vacuum pads. Featuring a bowl shape with non-slip ribs, they handle various, materials and shapes effectively, even on curved or oily surfaces

Mark free pads - ZP3E Series

Mark free pads - ZP3E Series

Designed to prevent adsorption marks, they handle various sizes, materials, and shapes effectively.

Semiconductor – ZP3-*HS

Semiconductor – ZP3-*HS

Designed specifically for semiconductor applications, these pads feature a telescopic mechanism and are made from semiconductor silicone rubber, providing reliable performance in handling delicate and sensitive surfaces.

Non-contact Grippers – ZNC/XT Series

Non-contact Grippers – ZNC/XT Series

Handle different sizes, materials & shapes gently with the mark-free Bernoulli and cyclone-type grippers.

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Ejectors

Do you need to mount ejectors at the robots’ moving parts? Do you need to generate vacuum.
While consuming less air at the same time? Do you need to monitor your ejectors remotely? SMC’s wide range of ejectors meet all of your requirements so you have the most efficient solutions.

In-line Type Vacuum Ejector – ZU-A Series

In-line Type Vacuum Ejector – ZU-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 16 l/min (ANR).
Fit it anywhere, as light as 2.4 g, and overall length between 17 to 59 mm.

Body Ported Style/Box Style Vacuum Ejector – ZH-A Series

Body Ported Style/Box Style Vacuum Ejector – ZH-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 155 l/min (ANR).
Achieve great suction capacity in a compact and lightweight body with a wide range of combinations available.

Multistage Ejector – ZL1/3/6 Series

Multistage Ejector – ZL1/3/6 Series

Max. suction flow rate: 600 l/min (ANR).
Introduce efficiency in your vacuum applications with the 3-stage diffuser construction.

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Max. suction flow rate: 74 l/min (ANR).
Communicate remotely, control and monitor up to 16 ejectors via IO-Link, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and PROFINET with IP65 protection enclosure for medium/harsh environments.

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 89 l/min (ANR).
Highly configurable integrated unit with 2-stage ejector, energy-saving function and high-noise reduction silencer.

Communicate remotely via a wide variety of serial interface communication protocols and IO-Link.

Compact Vacuum Unit – ZQ-A Series

Compact Vacuum Unit – ZQ-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 22 l/min (ANR).
Slim and compact unit with energy-saving function for end-of-arm tooling.

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Filters

Take a look at our filters that prevent trouble in vacuum equipment caused by contaminants in the air. With them, it is possible to achieve or exceed the declared service life of the components, which can save considerably on maintenance costs.

In-line Air Filter with One-touch Fitting – ZFC Series

In-line Air Filter with One-touch Fitting – ZFC Series

Max. flow rate with vacuum pressure: 100 l/min (ANR).
Mount it as you wish with flexible in-line orientation, positive and negative pressure in a single unit and easy visualisation of the filtration element.

Large Flow Type Air Filter – AFJ Series

Large Flow Type Air Filter – AFJ Series

Max. flow rate with vacuum pressure: 660 l/min (ANR)
Profit from an optimised solution in vacuum filtering with dust and water droplet removal in a single solution and filtration ratings of 5, 40, 80 µm.

Drain Separator for Vacuum – AMJ Series

Drain Separator for Vacuum – AMJ Series

Max. flow rate with vacuum pressure: 660 l/min (ANR).
Effectively remove over 90 % of droplets from the air sucked into vacuum pumps and ejectors.

Switches

Do you need to know how your vacuum installation is working?
Sensor measuring needs are as vast as the solutions we have to cater to them.

Low Profile Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE10 Series

Low Profile Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE10 Series

Get it right when a lack of available machine space is an issue with our 9.8 mm width switch that includes copy function and multi–angle direction visibility.

3 Colour Display High Precision Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE20A(F) Series

3 Colour Display High Precision Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE20A(F) Series

Get more information at a glance since 2 specified items can be displayed simultaneously with 3 setting modes while enjoying IO-Link advantages.

Remote Type Digital Pressure Sensors – PSE Series

Remote Type Digital Pressure Sensors – PSE Series

Discover a wide range of solutions that will adapt to your specific needs, from IP65 enclosure up to a pressure rate of 10 MPa.

Manometer – PPA Series

Manometer – PPA Series

Benefit from exceptional portability to take the pressure measurements any time, anywhere and get the most out of the multiple functionalities.

Regulators

Do you need to know how your vacuum installation is working?
Sensor measuring needs are as vast as the solutions we have to cater to them.

Low Profile Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE10 Series

Low Profile Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE10 Series

Get it right when a lack of available machine space is an issue with our 9.8 mm width switch that includes copy function and multi–angle direction visibility.

3 Colour Display High Precision Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE20A(F) Series

3 Colour Display High Precision Digital Pressure Switch – ZSE20A(F) Series

Get more information at a glance since 2 specified items can be displayed simultaneously with 3 setting modes while enjoying IO-Link advantages.

Remote Type Digital Pressure Sensors – PSE Series

Remote Type Digital Pressure Sensors – PSE Series

Discover a wide range of solutions that will adapt to your specific needs, from IP65 enclosure up to a pressure rate of 10 MPa.

Manometer – PPA Series

Manometer – PPA Series

Benefit from exceptional portability to take the pressure measurements any time, anywhere and get the most out of the multiple functionalities.

Collaborative robots

Do you need precise control over your vacuum system? SMC vacuum regulators offer a wide range of solutions to ensure optimal performance and stability for all your vacuum applications.

Vacuum Regulator – IRV Series

Vacuum Regulator – IRV Series

Take advantage of single-sided connections for ease of installation and panel mounting, with built-in one-touch fittings and a maximum flow rate of 240 l/min.

Electronic Vacuum Regulator – ITV Series

Electronic Vacuum Regulator – ITV Series

Control your application simply thanks to the dynamic control of air pressure by electrical signals and integrated LED display while getting ready for the IIoT with IO-Link.

Do not miss how SMC solutions can specifically boost your applications

  • Advanced solutions

  • Energy efficiency

  • Smart communication

Advanced solutions

Do you have a challenge? We are up for it!
Specialised solutions with which SMC allows you to handle whatever you need.

Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) − ZGS Series

Vacuum Gripper System (Foam Type) − ZGS Series

Suitable for the palletizing and depalletizing of corrugated cardboard, etc.

Compact Compressor − CRP Series

Compact Compressor − CRP Series

Generate positive or negative pressure for your application.

Vacuum Flow – ZHV

Vacuum Flow – ZHV

Produce high velocity, high volume, low-pressure output airflow while reducing air consumption with a light, maintenance-free simple and easy-to-operate solution

Vacuum Pad with Ejector – ZHP Series

Vacuum Pad with Ejector – ZHP Series

Simplify the mounting thanks to the easy design that integrates a vacuum pad with an efficient ejector in a compact single unit.

All Stainless Steel Vacuum Ejector – ZH-X267 Series

All Stainless Steel Vacuum Ejector – ZH-X267 Series

Suitable for various applications such as the adsorption of wet workpieces and environments where it is exposed to water, with a maximum operating temperature of 260 °C.

Free Mount Cylinder with Vacuum Pad – ZCUK Series

Free Mount Cylinder with Vacuum Pad – ZCUK Series

Save space with the air cylinder that provides a vacuum passage in the rod to install a vacuum pad up to Ø 50 mm.

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Energy efficiency

We now want to share our solutions for energy efficiency with you that will help you to embrace good energy policies for your business in a very intuitive and simple way.

Vacuum Saving Valve – ZP2V Series

Vacuum Saving Valve – ZP2V Series

No need for switching operations when changing workpieces with the possibility of restricting the reduction of vacuum pressure even when the vacuum pad is not holding the workpiece

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Max. suction flow rate: 74 l/min (ANR).
Communicate remotely, control and monitor up to 16 ejectors via IO-Link, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and PROFINET with IP65 protection enclosure for medium/harsh environments.

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 89 l/min (ANR).
Highly configurable integrated unit with 2-stage ejector, energy-saving function and high-noise reduction silencer.

Communicate remotely via a wide variety of serial interface communication protocols and IO-Link.

Multistage Ejector – ZL1/3/6 Series

Multistage Ejector – ZL1/3/6 Series

Max. suction flow rate: 600 l/min (ANR).
Introduce efficiency in your vacuum applications with the 3-stage diffuser construction.

Compact Vacuum Unit – ZQ-A Series

Compact Vacuum Unit – ZQ-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 22 l/min (ANR).
Slim and compact unit with energy-saving function for end-of-arm tooling.

See for yourself “The all-in-one smart energy-efficient solution”.

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Smart communication

SMC works on smart communication in two ways: supporting our customers in specific solutions and offering state-of-the-art products, such as our unique Wireless Fieldbus System and our wide variety of IO-Link solutions, thereby providing your factory with smart digitalisation and automation.

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Vacuum Manifold for Fieldbus System – ZKJ Series

Max. suction flow rate: 74 l/min (ANR).
Communicate remotely, control and monitor up to 16 ejectors via IO-Link, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and PROFINET with IP65 protection enclosure for medium/harsh environments.

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

All-in-one Vacuum Unit – ZK2-A Series

Max. suction flow rate: 89 l/min (ANR).
Highly configurable integrated unit with 2-stage ejector, energy-saving function and high-noise reduction silencer.

Communicate remotely via a wide variety of serial interface communication protocols and IO-Link.

Combination manifold for vacuum and positive pressure

Combination manifold for vacuum and positive pressure

Max. suction flow rate: 21 l/min. Max. valve flow rate: 244 l/min

Energy-saving function, air is supplied and exhausted intermittently when vacuum decreases

Fieldbus communications for both valves and ejectors that support fieldbus communication, EtherCAT compatible

With pilot air control unit

Up to 24 stations combined as up to 12 valves and 12 ejectors.

Valve and Ejector Combination Manifold – JSY & ZK2-A

Valve and Ejector Combination Manifold – JSY & ZK2-A

Max. suction flow rate: 89 l/min (ANR).
Highly configurable integrated unit with 2-stage ejector, energy-saving function and high-noise reduction silencer.

Communicate remotely via a wide variety of serial interface communication protocols and IO-Link.

Wireless System - EXW1 / EX600-W

Wireless System - EXW1 / EX600-W

Unique in the market, the wireless fieldbus system allows the connection of up to 1280 inputs / 1280 outputs to one base without  communication cables. Secure, robust and reliable communication is assured.

Free Mount Cylinder with Vacuum Pad – ZCUK Series

Free Mount Cylinder with Vacuum Pad – ZCUK Series

Save space with the air cylinder that provides a vacuum passage in the rod to install a vacuum pad up to Ø 50 mm.

Vacuum solutions related applications

FAQs

What is the selection criteria for ejectors or pads?

Refer to the “Vacuum Components selector,” which can be found here.

You can also refer to the Search By Functionality for vacuum pads

What is the replacement period for vacuum pads? Also, what pad materials are available and what are their applications?

Care must be taken with regard to the degradation of the vacuum pads (rubber). However, it is difficult to say when vacuum pad (rubber) replacement will be needed because the replacement period is greatly affected by the usage conditions. Consider the actual conditions in order to determine the replacement period.
When a vacuum pad is used, the suction surface will wear and the pad will gradually grow smaller. The reduction in the pad size also affects the lifting force, even though suction is still possible.

 

Check the different applications in the Search By Functionality fo r vacuum pads

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