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Vacuum Area Gripping Systems FA-X / FA-M
Maximum efficiency with minimal consumption – optimized for sustainable processes and versatile material handling
Whether palletizing, depalletizing, commissioning or sorting – a variety of processes can be automated with just one gripper. A wide range of goods in varying dimensions are reliably gripped. Workpieces made of different materials such as cardboard boxes, wood, sheet metal (dry) or plastics, with or without cut-outs, can be handled precisely. The result: maximum flexibility for a wide range of applications, easy to integrate and efficient to implement.
Depending on the application, up to 80 % less energy consumption and thus reduced costs thanks to individually switchable ejector nozzle banks
Thanks to the easily accessible ejector and sealing foam with quick-change adhesive film, service and downtimes are reduced to a minimum
Low installation effort thanks to central media interface for power and compressed air (even with several integrated ejectors)
Receive important system information via a large integrated LED display
Thanks to its compact design, the gripper can be mounted directly along its entire length to a robot or gantry, saving valuable space
Available soon
The vacuum area gripping systems FA-X / FA-M will be available from fall 2025.
Are you interested? For more information, please fill out our contact form.
Design
- Aluminum base profile (1) with side T-slots for sensors and integrated air supply for separation
- Vacuum booster (2) for quicker evacuation; valve film (3) for the quick change of valve type and size
- Sealing element: suction cup (4) with push-in function or sealing foam (5) with adhesive film
- Optional integrated slide-in vacuum valve (6) for fast evacuation and high suction volume
- End cover with function integration (7): compressed air connection, vacuum gauge; vacuum switch and control valves optional
Ordering information
Product code
Similar to a part number, the product code is used to uniquely identify product configurations at Schmalz. The product code can be found on the product label or on the quotation or order. Do you have questions about your product or would you like to order a configuration again? Then please have this key ready when you contact Schmalz.
| Code | Type | Type Description |
|---|---|---|
| FA-Xb | Area gripping system FA-Xb with integrated ejector | Cost-effective basic version |
| FA-Mb | Area gripping system FA-Mc for external vacuum generator | |
| FA-Xc | Area gripping system FA-Xc with integrated ejector | Compact version with pneumatic valves integrated in the gripper profile for vacuum on/off and blow-off on/off |
| FA-Mc | Area gripping system FA-Mc for external vacuum generator | Compact version with vacuum valve integrated in the gripper profile for vacuum on/off and blow-off on/off |
| FA-Xi | Area gripping system FA-Xi with integrated ejector | Intelligent version with integrated LED display and additional functions such as energy-saving function, versatile digitalization tool and service information |
| FA-Mi | Area gripping system FA-Mi for external vacuum generator |
| Code | Type | Type Description |
|---|---|---|
| SVK | Check valves | Close completely when the suction cup is not occupied by the workpiece. This enables a particularly high flow rate and vacuum. Particularly suitable for handling rough-surfaced and air-permeable workpieces |
| SW | Flow restrictors | Robust, cost-effective, suitable for overhead applications or gripper inclination > 45° |
| Code | Length x width (in mm) |
|---|---|
| FA-X: Lmin x Wmin ... Lmax x Wmax | 352 mm x 130 mm...1468 mm x 260 mm |
| FA-M: Lmin x Wmin ... Lmax x Wmax | 226 mm x 130 mm...1972 mm x 260 mm |
| Code | Type |
|---|---|
| ABC00111D | Individual configuration code |
Ordering information
You can conveniently order our standard items online.
For customized grippers, please submit your requirements using our online inquiry form.