Give your collaborative robot arm the power to lift with suction created from compressed air. These lifters come with everything you need, including a robot arm mount, vacuum generator, and power cord. Setup is simple and seamless: use the mount to attach these lifters to your robot arm, then connect the air supply and power cord. Because they have integrated air control valves, you can turn suction on and off with your robot’s control program. Often used in packaging, palletizing, and material handling, they can grip everything from cardboard boxes and bagged screws to raw materials.

Lifters with pads are the best choice for lifting items with uneven surfaces, such as wood and coarse plastic. Made of foam, the pads compress around bumps, grooves, and other textures to maintain a tight seal. They are also soft enough to lift delicate items without damaging them.

Maximum weight capacity is achieved only when lifting items with smooth, nonporous surfaces, such as glass and sheet metal. Materials like cardboard leak air when lifted, which reduces your lifter’s capacity. For instance, you can lift about 10% of the maximum capacity when using lifters with cups on a cardboard box similar to those we ship our parts in. When using lifters with pads, you can lift about 40% of the maximum capacity in the same scenario.