New suction cup ‘SPOB1f’ from Schmalz for high-speed packaging processes

Schmalz the vacuum specialist has developed a new series of oval bag suction cups designed especially for flow-wrap packaging. Flow-wrapping, with up to 600 parts processed per minute is an extremely dynamic application – which involves special requirements for the handling of workpieces.

The new suction cup from Schmalz is used for flow-wrap processes within tubular bag packaging. “Flow wrapping” is a process in which products are packed into a thin film on the packaging machine. The new cup allows you to further package the products into cardboard boxes with maximum reliability directly after the wrapping stage. Designed with a thin flexible sealing lip that allows it to handle film-packaged products with special care – even damp or frosted products. Thanks to the FDA silicon material, the cup can also be used for direct contact with food products. It is therefore especially suitable for use on small and medium-size narrow products like ice creams and muesli or chocolate bars. 

The 1.5 - bellows cup is available in three different sizes: with dimensions of 35 x 15 mm, 60 x 25 mm and 80 x 35 mm. 

The suction cup has impressively high rigidity and features an extremely high holding force: The force is between 30 and 50 percent higher than the holding force of two round suction cups. It is designed with an anti-rotation connection element for stability and positioning accuracy. 

The SPOB1f is recommended for all operations that manufacture and handle small and narrow film-packaged goods, for delta robot system integrators and for manufacturers of case-packing machinery.