Vacuum pick and place applications utilize vacuum tools for automated lift and release of work pieces. Such tools are widely used in modern manufacturing applications for automatic material handling. Vacuum systems make such applications efficient and economical and are used in many different types of pick and place applications such as:
- Easy and automatic assembly of parts in electronic device manufacturing
- Lifting and stacking one or multiple boxes in warehouses
- Picking up the defective items from the conveyor belt
- Packaging of food products in food processing units
- Lifting glass panes, floor tiles, sheet metals and so on
Vacuum switch
A vacuum switch is an electronic or mechanical device that provides an electrical switching contact function at specific vacuum gas pressure level. It’s used in many vacuum applications for pressure control purposes and safety interlock functionality. A combination of pressure- and vacuum switches are typically used to control the pumping and ventilation cycles. Nowadays, industry has moved from mechanical vacuum switches to electronic vacuum switches.
Vacuum valve
Vacuum valve are devices that directs the flow of air or fluid to create a vacuum environment. These valves are operated inside vacuum machinery that use vacuum gauges and switches to control the flow of air or pressure inside the vacuum valve and release the pressure when needed for its application. They help in monitoring the vacuum level and assure the proper flow of compressed air into the system.
There are different kinds of valves are installed between the vacuum suction cup and the compressed air source used for different purposes. These valves can be used in rough vacuum, high vacuum (HV), or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environment.
Vacuum cups
Vacuum cup, or suction cup act as the interface between a vacuum system and the work piece. They are generally used as grippers in manual or automated handling applications. They come in direct contact with the work piece in a pick and place application. They can secure and help to move a wide range of products—everything from bottles and bags to bricks and wooden boards, and sheet metal, pipes and glass windows.
Vacuum handling systems are crucial tool used in many industries, including packaging, food, beverage, woodworking, metalworking, automotive, semiconductor and electronics. Vacuum devices are useful in pick nd place applications. It is very easy to learn how they work, so it does not pose any difficulty for the machine builder or maintenance services. Secondly, these devices makes it easy to pick and place miniature objects such as gear wheel or SMD electronic components, as well as large objects such as parts assembled on the vehicle production line and more.
