Vacuum Generators
Vacuum Generators create industrial vacuum at the application's point of use utilizing the venturi effect and fluid flow from compressed air or gases. They are compact and light weight units designed for end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) on robotic arms or end effectors generating suction gripping force at the point of use while minimizing inertia. Vacuum levels as low as -27 inHG (-93 kPA) can be attained with multi-stage generators with suction flow greater than 7 SCFM (200 L/min). They can be configured into manifolds or mounted as individual units with options including: energy savings, compact, multi-stage, point-of-use, high speed release and integrated generator with suction cups.
ZK2*A Vacuum Generator
The ZK2*A series brings a 93% reduction in air consumption to the table, which it delivers with a 50% increase in suction flow. It's procured by plant automation engineers and sustainability managers in the automotive, general factory automation, electronics, and packaging industries to lower their facility's compressed air utility costs without sacrificing pick-and-place performance, and for its versatile mounting options.
ZKJ Fieldbus Compatible Vacuum Manifold
The ZKJ is a Fieldbus-compatible vacuum manifold designed for systems integrators, controls engineers, and designers building Industry 4.0 smart factories for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced robotics and high-tech packaging. It offers direct Fieldbus integration (such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or IO-Link), allowing for remote monitoring and control of individual vacuum generators within the manifold. It reduces complex wiring, simplifies PLC programming, and enables predictive maintenance by sending real-time pressure and performance data directly to the controller.
ZL Vacuum Generator
The ZL series is a multi-stage generator that operates at 150% efficiency (compared to the standard ~40% for similar units), generating over 1.5 times the suction flow for every unit of compressed air it consumes. It caters to plant maintenance managers and mechanical engineers dealing with heavy-duty or high-flow handling requirements. The ZL also offers tool-less maintenance design, a built-in suction filter, and digital readouts; which reduce both downtime and lifecycle costs
ZH Vacuum Generator
The lightweight design of the ZH vacuum generator minimizes vacuum tubing volume, leading to fast response times and lower energy waste. It's compact footprint allows it to be installed at the point-of-use, as close to the suction pad as possible. It's built for tooling designers, custom machine builders, and engineers looking for localized vacuum solutions. It is ideal for medical device manufacturing, small parts assembly, and consumer electronics.
ZHP, Vacuum Pad with Generator
The ZHP series integrates the vacuum cup and generator into a single, cohesive unit, eliminating the need for pneumatic tubing between the generator and the cup. This saves space on robot arms, reduces weight, and improves suction response time. Its lock-plate mounting and ability to daisy-chain piping make it the ideal choice for multi-cup arrays and collaborative robotics.
ZU-A, Vacuum Generator, In-line Style
The ZU series is favored by maintenance technicians and equipment designers working under tight space constraints. It's a compact, in-line style generator that operates with unmatched simplicity; you plug the air supply into one end, and vacuum is created at the other. The ZU's slim profile can be routed directly into existing air lines, while maintaining high performance and minimizing noise via a built-in exhaust silencer.
ZQ Vacuum Generator
The ZQ appeals to high-speed automation engineers and OEMs designing rapid-cycling equipment because it's engineered for high-speed break response. Featuring a thin 10mm body width, it can be densely banked into manifolds for multi-channel applications. It features very fast cycle times, enabled by a specialized vacuum break valve that ensures delicate parts are released instantaneously in high-speed environments.
CRP, Compact Compressor
The Compact Compressor CRP series is unique because it's an oil-free reciprocating compressor that generates a vacuum without relying on a factory-supplied compressed air line. It allows mobile robots and AGVs to operate autonomously and untethered from centralized factory air systems, offering a clean, self-contained vacuum source.
Legacy Vacuum Generators
The legacy line is available for maintenance, repair, and operations buyers, maintenance personnel, and engineers upgrading existing machinery in general manufacturing and heavy industrial processing. This product is chosen for its drop-in compatibility with older machinery. It offers reliable vacuum break pressure for quick cycle times and an integrated design that requires minimal engineering effort to replace existing parts.