Product Overview

The Vacuum Pad Standard Type is a workpiece drop prevention solution designed for use in multi-vacuum pad systems. It securely holds flat or thick workpieces in place during handling, ensuring stability and safety on automated lines or manual operations where movement or shifting could lead to damage or accidents.

Construction and Materials

Constructed from a range of elastomeric materials including Nitrile rubber (NBR), Silicone rubber, Urethane rubber, Fluoro rubber (FKM), Conductive silicone rubber, Conductive NBR (low resistance), and EPDM, the pad ensures durability and performance under varying environmental conditions. The seal rubber specifically uses HNBR or FKM with low concentration ozone resistance, and no copper-based metallic material is present in flow paths to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food sanitation standards.

Configuration and Connections

The vacuum pad features a standard configuration with a female thread interface available in M3x0.5, M5x0.8, M6x1, M8x1.25, G1/8, and G1/4 sizes, as well as male thread options including M3x0.5, M5x0.8, M8x1.25, M10x1.5, M12x1.75, M14x1, M14x2, and various R and G series threads such as R1/8, R1/4, R3/8, R1/2, G1/8, G1/4, G3/8, G1/2, 1/8-27NPT, 1/4-18NPT, 3/8-18NPT, and 1/2-14NPT. These interfaces allow for flexible mounting on a wide range of equipment or fixtures.

Operating Characteristics

The pad operates with a stroke length that can be selected based on the spring type holder used, enabling precise adjustment to match workpiece thickness and vacuum requirements. A low dust emission variant is specifically available for use with spring-type holders, minimizing particulate release during operation and improving environmental safety in sensitive applications.

Sizes and Options

Available in a wide selection of standard pad sizes including φ1, φ2, φ3, φ4, φ6, φ8, φ10, φ15, φ20, φ25, φ30, φ40, φ50, φ60, φ80, φ100, φ150, and φ200, the vacuum pad offers scalable solutions for various workpiece dimensions. The pad size is defined by its internal diameter (I.D.), with a standard holder available without a pad (pad holder only) of φ1.6 mm.

Installation and Integration

The Vacuum Pad Standard Type integrates directly into systems using spring-type holders, where the stroke length and dust emission characteristics can be matched to specific operational needs. Compatibility is confirmed for use in flow paths when paired with approved seal materials, ensuring safe and reliable performance without introducing copper-based components.