VACUUM CYLINDERS

FUNCTION• The vacuum cylinders are at rest with the piston rod retracted in the up

position (1)• When vacuum is applied, the piston moves downwards (extends) until

the vacuum cup, which is attached to the piston via the connection thread, seals against the load to be lifted (2)

• Both sides of the cylinder are now equalized and the internal spring retracts the cylinder rod to its original position holding the part securely (3)

• When vacuum is turned off the part is released from the vacuum suction cup (4) TYPICAL CIRCUITS

ADVANTAGES• Non Rotating Piston Rod• Eliminate the need for extra Z axis• Automatic Z axis stroke compensation• The cylinder will retract as soon as the cup makes

a seal on the part being handled• No additional controls are required• Rapid cycle rates ensure fast production• Maintenance and lubrication free• Hard Anodized and Teflon® coating for long life

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VC 50Series

SPECIFICATIONS

VC17DIMENSIONS (mm)

Model Stroke17 17mm25 25mm50 50mm

100 100mm150 150mm

Model VC17 VC25 VC50 VC100 VC150Stroke (mm) 17 25 50 100 150Lifting Force 5N / 0.5kg / 1lb 12N / 1.2kg / 2.5lb

Min Flow Required 5l/min / 0.17CFM 7.5l/min / 0.25CFM 25l/min / 0.88CFM 55l/min / 1.9CFM 75l/min / 2.6CFMCycle Time 0.3sec 0.4sec 0.5sec 0.75sec 0.85sec

Weight 50g / 1.75oz 145g / 5.1oz 184g / 6.5oz 316g / 11.1oz 422g / 14.9oz

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VC25DIMENSIONS (mm)

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VC50DIMENSIONS (mm)

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VC100DIMENSIONS (mm)

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VC150DIMENSIONS (mm)

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