Robot Vacuum Cup Mounts
Attach threaded vacuum cups to robot arms with different ISO mounting patterns. These mounts have a universal thread for attaching your vacuum cups as well as inlet ports to connect air-powered vacuum pumps, so you can perform a variety of pick-and-place tasks. Use the 6-mm inlet port to move light objects or when working in tight spaces. Use the 10-mm inlet port to move heavy or porous objects, such as corrugated cartons. Made of acetal plastic, these mounts are strong, but lightweight, and stand up to moisture and chemicals. They include the hardware you need to connect them to robot arms. If you don't see your robot model number listed, measure the bolt circle diameter to determine mounting compatibility.
To preserve vacuum pressure, insert a 6-mm or 10-mm plug into the end of whichever inlet port you are not using.
Universal thread adapters let you join mounts and vacuum cups with different thread types.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Robert Tool (Threaded) | End of Robot Arm (Bolt On) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe Size  | Thread Lg. | No. of Threaded Holes | Bolt Circle Dia. (Mounting Hole Pattern Compatibility) | Mounting Fasteners Included | Wt. | Max. Load Cap. | Specifications Met | For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number) | Each | |
Black Acetal Plastic | ||||||||||
| 3/8 | 7/16" | 1 | 31.5 mm (ISO 31.5) 40 mm (ISO 40) 50 mm (ISO 50) 63 mm (ISO 63) | Yes | 0.4 lbs. / 0.18 kg | 55 lbs. / 25 kg | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2470, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 | ABB (IRB 120; IRB 1200; IRB 140; IRB 14000; IRB 14050; IRB 1410; IRB 1520ID; IRB 1600; IRB 1660ID; IRB 2400; IRB 2600; IRB 2600ID; IRB 360) FANUC (CR 4iA, 7iA; CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA/L, 25iA; LR Mate 7L; M-10iD; M-20 iA) KUKA Robotics (KR 10 R1100-2) Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) Precise Automation (PAVP6; PF3400; PF 400; PP100) Productive Robotics (OB7) Staubli (TX2 90) Universal Robots (UR3; UR3e; UR5; UR5e; UR10; UR10e; UR16; UR16e) Yaskawa/Motoman (GP 7, 8, 12, 25; MH 3BM, 3F, 5LS II, 5S II, JF; MPP 3H, 3S; HC 10T; SIA 10D, 10F, 20D, 20F; MotoMini) | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Length | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (B) | Thread Size (B) | (A) | (B) | (A) | (B) | Hex Size | OD | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | O-Ring Material | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||
| 3/8 | __ | 10-32, M5 | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Metric, UNF, Universal | 0.25" | 13/64" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8 | 1/4 | __ | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | 0.25" | 1/4" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 1/8 | __ | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | 0.25" | 1/4" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 3/8 | __ | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | 0.25" | 1/4" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Length | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (B) | Thread Size (B) | (A) | (B) | (A) | (B) | Hex Size | OD | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | O-Ring Material | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||
| 3/8 | __ | 10-32, M5 | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Metric, UNF, Universal | 0.25" | 9/64" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8 | 1/4 | __ | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | 0.25" | 1/4" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8 | 1/8 | __ | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | BSPP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Universal | 0.25" | 1/4" | 13/64" | 27/32" | 73,000 | Rockwell B70 | Buna-N Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
Food Industry Vacuum Lifters for Curved and Irregularly Shaped Items
Grip, lift, and move food as well as other items with curves, angles, and varied heights in food-processing plants. All of these lifters have a flexible balloon-like cup that’s made of FDA-compliant silicone rubber, so they’re safe for direct contact with food. Unlike other more rigid lifters, these are designed to conform to irregular shapes for a secure hold. Use these lifters with compressed air. Also known as venturi devices, they generate suction without an installed vacuum system.
All of these lifters have a lightweight aluminum housing that withstands corrosion. The cup is secured to the housing with two stainless steel spring bands. The bands stand up to rust and can be easily removed to replace a worn cup. Inside the cup is a rubber cushion that protects items from damage if they come in contact with the housing as they are lifted. One replacement cup is included. These lifters also have a metal filter, which keeps contaminants from entering the vacuum passage.
Use the additional port on these lifters with a pressure transmitter (not included). Your transmitter will convert air pressure to an electrical signal for viewing air measurements on remote displays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). You can also use the port to create a burst of air for removing debris in the vacuum passage or releasing items that didn’t drop when the vacuum stopped.
Metal-detectable lifters have a cup that contains metal additives that will set off metal detectors if the cup or any piece of it falls into your food line. Use them to help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs.
To connect these lifters to robot arms, drill holes in robot tool mounts to match the mounting holes on the lifter. If you don't see your robot model number listed, measure the bolt circle diameter to determine mounting compatibility. All of these mounts resist corrosion. Aluminum mounts are lightweight, helping your robot arm stay under its payload limit, or the total capacity a robot can lift. They’re also more machinable than stainless steel. 304 stainless steel mounts are often used in washdown environments, such as food-processing plants, since they won't corrode from frequent washdowns. They’re stronger than aluminum, but also heavier and less machinable.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Cup | Air Connection | End of Robot Arm | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap. @ Vacuum | Max. Vacuum | Air Consumption @ Pressure | For Use With | Dia., mm | Ht., mm | O'all Ht., mm | Pipe Size | Thread Size | Thread Type | Gender | Bolt Circle Dia. (Mount. Hole Pattern Compatibility) | Mount. Hole Thread Size (No. of) | Mount. Fasteners Included | Wt. | Each | |
Single Bellows Cup—For Smooth and Textured Surfaces | ||||||||||||||||
Blue Silicone Rubber | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.13 lbs. @ 27 in. of Hg | 25 in. of Hg | 0.5 scfm @ 45 psi | Bagged Material, Cardboard, Electronics, Food, Glass, Plastic, Sheet Metal | 42.5 | 31 | 70 | __ | M5 | Metric | Female | 20 mm (ISO 20) | M4 (4) | No | 0.35 lbs. / 0.16 kg | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 13 lbs. @ 27 in. of Hg | 25 in. of Hg | 0.9 scfm @ 45 psi | Bagged Material, Cardboard, Electronics, Food, Glass, Plastic, Sheet Metal | 71 | 45 | 82 | 1/8 | __ | BSPT | Female | 25 mm (ISO 25) | M4 (4) | No | 0.75 lbs. / 0.34 kg | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Gray Silicone Rubber—Metal Detectable | ||||||||||||||||
| 5.93 lbs. @ 27 in. of Hg | 25 in. of Hg | 0.5 scfm @ 45 psi | Bagged Material, Cardboard, Electronics, Food, Glass, Plastic, Sheet Metal | 42.5 | 31 | 70 | __ | M5 | Metric | Female | 20 mm (ISO 20) | M4 (4) | No | 0.35 lbs. / 0.16 kg | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 14.55 lbs. @ 27 in. of Hg | 25 in. of Hg | 0.9 scfm @ 45 psi | Bagged Material, Cardboard, Electronics, Food, Glass, Plastic, Sheet Metal | 71 | 45 | 82 | 1/8 | __ | BSPT | Female | 25 mm (ISO 25) | M4 (4) | No | 0.75 lbs. / 0.34 kg | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Robot Tool | End of Robot Arm (Bolt On) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number) | Mount Type | Mounting Fasteners Included | Bolt Circle Dia. (Mount. Hole Pattern Compatibility) | Mounting Fasteners Included | Wt. | Max. Load Cap. | Each | |
Black Anodized Aluminum | ||||||||
| ABB (IRB 360 6/1600, 8/1130; IRB 120; IRB 140; IRB 1200; IRB 1410; IRB 1520ID; IRB 1600; IRB 2400; IRB 2600) FANUC (CR 4iA, 7iA; CRX 5iA, 10iA, 10iA/L, 20iA/L, 25iA; LR Mate 200iD/7L; M-20 iA) KUKA Robotics (KR 10 R1100-2) Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) Precise Automation (PAVP6; PF3400; PP100) Productive Robotics (OB7) Staubli (TX2 90) Universal Robots (UR3; UR3e; UR5; UR5e; UR10; UR10e; UR16; UR16e) Yaskawa/Motoman (GP 7, 8; MH 3BM, 3F, 5LS II, 5S II; MPP 3H, 3S; HC 10T; SIA 10D, 10F) | Blank | No | 31.5 mm (ISO 31.5) 40 mm (ISO 40) 50 mm (ISO 50) 63 mm (ISO 63) | Yes | 0.4 lbs./ 0.18 kg | 110 lbs./ 50 kg | 0000000 | 0000000 |
