Schmalz Special Grippers Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Schmalz special grippers are used when it is not possible to generate a vacuum with suction pads. They act as the connecting element between the machine and the workpiece.
The range includes floating suction cups, magnetic grippers and needle grippers.
Quick Verdict
A useful set of alternatives that cover materials vacuum cannot hold, from porous textiles to steel parts and contact-free handling.
Schmalz Special Grippers at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Special grippers |
Types | Floating suction cups, magnetic grippers, needle grippers |
Use | Where vacuum pads cannot seal |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Floating suction cups use an air cushion to hold parts with little or no contact, useful for sensitive surfaces.
Magnetic grippers hold ferrous parts regardless of holes or oil.
Needle grippers penetrate porous materials like textiles, foams and composites.
Integration and Selection
Choose the gripper type by material, then integrate with the same Schmalz mounting elements as vacuum tools.
Test on production material.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Textiles | Needle gripping fabric |
Metalworking | Magnetic part handling |
Electronics | Contact-reduced handling |
Composites | Ply handling |
Functional Uses
Handling porous materials
Ferrous part gripping
Low-contact handling
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Covers non-vacuum materials
Three technologies
Fits Schmalz systems
Limitations
Specs not on A3
Application-specific
Who Should Consider the Schmalz Special Grippers?
Special grippers suit materials unsuitable for vacuum.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Schmalz prices the Special Grippers by configuration and quantity. Budget for mounting, vacuum generation, compressed air, valves, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete vacuum system.
Further Reading
Schmalz Special Grippers FAQ
When are special grippers used?
When vacuum cannot be generated with suction pads.
Which types exist?
Floating suction cups, magnetic grippers and needle grippers.
Who makes them?
Schmalz.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Schmalz.
