Flat vacuum cups SF.

FIPA offers the new range of bell-shaped vaccum cups SM-G with diameters from Ø22 to Ø83 and are mainly suitable for the automotive industry and the manufacture of home appliances. The new bell-shaped cups from FIPA have been specially designed for sharp and curved sheet metal surfaces. In this range you will find resistant and flexible suction cups with aluminum fitting to better guarantee precise handling of metal sheets with sharp curves. Handling is reliable and non-slip, even on oily plates. In addition, this range of vaccum cups avoids any possibility of deformation of thin metal sheets throughout the process. The NEW and SMALL SIZES of the bell-shaped suction cups (Ø22 and Ø30) are now available to automotive manufacturers and other processing companies. Produced in a material highly resistant to oil and cuts, these vaccum cups are ideal for dynamic handling of sheet metal parts. High quality, design, functionality and a long life cycle are just some of the most important features of this range of FIPA vaccum cups.

FIPA SFU-A series universal flat vacuum cups are designed with an individual sealing lip for handling a variety of products with smooth to slightly rough surfaces. The excellent stability of the suction cups enables rapid accelerations for quickly handling goods in automation systems.

The tare volume evacuates quickly – an important requirement for the use of systems with fast cycle times.

Seals can be replaced quickly and easily.

SFU-A series flat vacuum cups up to 50 mm in diameter are connected to the vacuum supply by way of a plug nipple. Flat vacuum cups with diameters bigger than 60 mm are connected by way of screw-mounted support plates.

FIPA SFU-A universal flat vacuum cups are available in a variety of models made of nitrile rubber (NBR), silicone rubber (SI), polyurethane (PU) and fluorinated rubber (FKM).

Thermalon® is a high-quality material mixture that resits temperatures up to 160 °C. They do not leave marks and they are free of paint-wetting impairment substances (PWIS).

Thermalon® flat vacuum cups are specially designed for the automated extraction of hot workpieces from injection moulding machines. Thanks to the Thermalon®, which is free of paint wetting impairment substances or mould release, the extracted parts can be easily painted or coated.

Due to their high stability, FIPA Thermalon® flat vacuum cups also prove effective in production systems with highly dynamic grippers with fast acceleration rates.

The flat vacuum cups for sheet metal handling of the FIPA SM-F series are especially suitable for the process-secure and slip-free gripping of oil sheet metal and are preferred for use in car body and vehicle construction.

Large anti-slip reinforcement ribs reliably prevent unwanted deep drawing effects and deformations in thin-walled sheet metal. High lateral forces that affect the vacuum cups when tipping sheet metal parts are absorbed without slipping.

Thanks to soft sealing lips, vacuum cups for sheet metal handling can also adapt to slightly curved products, thus minimising leaking.

The vulcanised-in connection thread of the sheet metal suction pad guarantees a tight fit in the fitting, even in highly dynamic gripping cycles.

Extreme flexible suction lip
Variopack® vacuum cups are particularly suitable for Flowpack handling in a pick & place environment. The vacuum cups are made of FDA- and EU-approved material – ideal for applications in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sectors.

Thanks to the clever combination of a flexible sealing lip and cleats, Variopack® flat vacuum cups are able to handle Flowpacks reliably. The long life cycle and reliable gripping reduces machine downtime on packaging lines.

FIPA SL-PF series flat vacuum cups for chocolate candies are made of food grade, FDA-compliant materials. Sensitive products with pronounced surface structures or three-dimensional geometries on the top side, for example, chocolate candies, can be handled gently using the flat vacuum cups.

FIPA SFU-F series flat vacuum cups have an extremely soft sealing lip that enables products to be picked up smoothly. A good sealing is achieved even on slightly rough surfaces. The extremely flexible sealing lip adapts well to workpiece surfaces. Thanks to a low tare volume, these flat vacuum cups can be used in handling systems with short cycle times.

Slim design, extra long shaft, diameter of 6 to 62 mm – FIPA SFU-L series flat vacuum cups can be used for the smooth handling of sensitive workpieces with uneven to slightly curved surfaces. On uneven product surfaces, the long shaft of the suction pad enables a small height compensation. The cost-effective and fast replacement of worn seals is an added benefit.

Whether a flat or deep structural shape, or with or without support ribs – universal FIPA SP-F modular flat vacuum cups are characterised by high suction power. Beneficial is the individual sealing lip, which is easy to attach to the fitting.

FIPA offers modular flat vacuum cups in a variety of materials. If the application requires the flat vacuum cups to be wear-resistant, Tepuflex® is the right choice. This thermoplastic elastomer is highly wear-resistant with excellent recovery properties and good grip against slipping – the perfect material properties for flat vacuum cups in automation systems with fast cycle times.

SP-F series flat vacuum cups are also available with permanently mounted fittings.

Models with built-in touch valves prevent the workpiece from falling when gripped by partially occupied vacuum cups.

With a highly flexible and very fine sealing lip, the flat vacuum cup enables the handling of products with pronounced surface structures. The two-fold, internal security sealing lip and supports bring about increased security, even under lateral forces. An interlocking, clip-in retaining plate made of aluminium makes replacing the sealing lip fast and cost-effective.

FIPA SFU-R series flat vacuum cups for structured products are available in diameters ranging from 40 – 200 mm.

FIPA SFU-RT series flat vacuum cups for porous products enable the simultaneous suction and selective blow-off of products. A typical application is the stacking of partially air-permeable plate materials, such as chipboards for example. The patented flat vacuum cup with a diameter of 160 mm performs reliably even under high shear forces. The two-fold, internal security sealing lip made of abrasion-resistant NR ensures a good seal on smooth and rough product surfaces.

With internal multiple security sealing lips, vulcanised aluminium support plate and large-area rubber supports for the product side, flat SFU-S series vacuum cups provide high process security and good stability, even under high shear forces.

High suction power, minimal wear and low space requirements are the benefits of FIPA flat vacuum cups with short lift. Internal supports prevent workpieces from deforming and improve the stability of the supports.

The model made of temperature-resistant, silicone-free HNBR is designed for grippers that extract hot plastic parts from injection moulding machines.

The SFK-G series is optimised for use in clamping elements.

Whether marble, thick sheet metal, concrete parts, metal plates, rough sawn wooden panels or other heavy parts – thanks to a vulcanised steel plate and double sealing lip with high retention force, FIPA SFPL-D series heavy duty flat suction plates are optimised for smooth and rough product surfaces. A lateral connection on the vacuum distribution and central hole for fixing to the machine facilitate the mounting of heavy duty grippers.

Anti-slip and oil-resistant – FIPA SM-P series flat vacuum cups made of NBR are optimised for handling oily sheet metal. Radial massive support ribs ensure a strong hold for sheet metal cups even under high shear forces. This design feature also prevents unwanted deep drawing effects that can permanently deform thin metal sheets.

For diameters greater than 20 mm, flat vacuum cups for metal sheet handling are equipped with screwed fittings. This guarantees a tight fit even under high retention forces.

FIPA suction plates with sealing lip made of foamed EPDM achieve an outstanding seal, even for products with pronounced surface structures. By clipping into the support plates, service personnel can quickly and cost-effectively replace the foam rubber sealing lips on the flat vacuum cups.

Thanks to the slight pre-tension of the curved sealing lip with long run-out and large lift, FIPA SFU-D series flat vacuum cups grip uneven, slightly curved workpieces. In some applications, flat vacuum cups replace the bellows vacuum cups.

FIPA flat suction rings are optimised for the handling of heavy loads. A steel ring vulcanised into the suction seal absorbs high retention forces without deformation. Ring-shaped circumferential threaded holes create a high-strength connection with the vacuum cup mounting.