Schmalz's SPOB1f tubular bag suction cup for flow-wrap packaging processes can process as many as 600 parts per minute. This solution is suitable for thinner products from the food industry and provides particularly dynamic handling. Vacuum components are compact, which is another advantage over mechanical grippers: Grippers need much more space beside the product so that they can grip it from the side. On the other hand, vacuum suction cups, such as the SPOB1f, pick up the workpiece from above. Particular caution is necessary with sensitive workpieces such as chocolates and candies. The user sets the holding force required for the individual workpiece using the vacuum level. This makes is possible to handle products such as vials, cookies, and film-wrapped crackers.
Schmalz has developed a new suction cup made of metal detectable silicon to prevent the contamination of food products.
