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The Vacuum Pad Soft Type is a flexible, soft pad designed for gentle handling of delicate or fragile workpieces such as plastic molded parts and paper products. Its primary purpose is to provide secure pickup and conveyance without causing marks or damage, making it ideal for applications where surface integrity must be preserved.
The pad is constructed from silicone rubber, fluorosilicone rubber, or conductive silicone rubber. No copper-based metallic material is used in the flow paths, ensuring compatibility with non-corrosive and non-conductive environments. The seal rubber material uses low concentration ozone-resistant HNBR or FKM to maintain durability under varying operational conditions.
The pad offers multiple configurations including fixed and spring types, with port options on top or side. Fixed type models feature a top port (VPA standard) or side port (VPMB mini / VPB standard), while spring type pads offer top ports (VPC standard / VPHC) and side ports (VPMD mini / VPD standard / VPHD / VPHDW). A dual-port design is available for specialized holders such as VPHD and VPHE.
The vacuum pad operates effectively under a range of vacuum conditions, with the soft flexible structure enabling reliable pickup and conveyance. It is suitable for linking multiple pads to a single vacuum source, allowing efficient handling of larger workpieces or continuous conveying operations. The low dust emission variant is specifically designed for spring type holders to minimize particulate release during operation.
Available in a wide range of sizes including φ4, φ6, φ8, φ10, φ15, φ20, φ30, and φ40, the pads offer flexibility to match various workpiece dimensions. The selection also includes different holder types—such as fixed or spring type—and port configurations (top or side), allowing users to choose based on installation requirements and workflow needs.
The pad is designed for direct integration with vacuum systems through standardized fittings. Barb fittings are available in φ3×φ2, φ4×φ2.5, and φ6×φ4 dimensions, while metric female threads (M5×0.8 or M6×1) support secure mounting on standard equipment. For direct mount applications, side port options include VPHE and VPHEW, and spring type direct mounts are available as VPF.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Silicone rubber, Fluorosilicone rubber, Conductive silicone rubber |
| Fixed type, Top port | VPA(Standard) |
| Fixed type, Side port | VPMB(Mini)/VPB(Standard) |
| Spring type, Top port | VPC(Standard)/VPHC |
| Spring type, Side port | VPMD(Mini)/VPD(Standard)/VPHD/VPHDW |
| Direct mount, Side port | VPHE/VPHEW |
| Spring type, Direct mount | VPF |
| Pad size | φ4, φ6, φ8, φ10, φ15, φ20, φ30, φ40 |
| Barb fitting (tube O.D. x I.D.) (mm) | φ3×φ2, φ4×φ2.5, φ6×φ4 |
| Metric female thread | M5×0.8, M6×1 |
| Vacuum Pad size | Vacuum Pad I. D.* |
| Without Vacuum Pad (Pad Holder only) | φ1.6 mm |
| Material restriction | We also offer pad holders for applications that require no copper-based metallic material in flow paths and for use in low-concentration ozone environments |
| Stroke | Lower dust emission compared to conventional spring type pad holder. Realizing lower noise: 45dB. Connectable to all pad sizes. Stroke:2, 5, 10, 15, and 20mm are available |
| Noise level | Lower dust emission compared to conventional spring type pad holder. Realizing lower noise: 45dB. Connectable to all pad sizes. Stroke:2, 5, 10, 15, and 20mm are available |
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