| Vacuum
Cup Tips, Hints & Comments |
Star
Automation
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The
Star family of vacuum cups offers the compatibility of integrated
nipple suspensions and threaded stem nipples. They also fit the
very popular, Star,
lightweight
air cylinders. The flat cup design allows for fast vacuum build-up
and release time to speed your cycles. The molded quality is outstanding.
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Viton®
Green Vacuum Cups
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Viton® green
vacuum cups provide high temperature performance in a non-silicone,
non-marking vacuum
cup. They are more flexible than other
Viton® cups, which allows them to be used effectively on parts
with slightly textured or contoured surfaces. |
HNBR
Silicone-free,
hybrid
 |
HNBR is a silicone-free,
hybrid material. They are well suited for holding
hot, plastic, injection molded parts. They do not leave
a residue or ghost marks |
Oval 2.5 Bellows
Silicone
 |
Oval bellows
cups are hard to find, but when you do, they can be a great problem
solver and a great way to save money. These oval bellows can be
used on medium contour surfaces without using special angle adjusting
mounting brackets. And because the 2.5 bellows provide extra take-up,
they can sometimes be used in place of expensive non-rotating suspensions. |
Super Sucker
 |
Try this super
flexible vacuum cup on parts that are difficult to maintain good
vacuum on, such as textured, greatly curved, or
easily distortable parts like foils. They are available in silicone
or natural rubber. |
Long
Neck
Silicone
 |
These extra
elastic, long-neck vacuum cups have a dedicated following of users.
The
long neck extends the reach of the cup beyond the congestion
of the fitting, suspension, and tubing. The neck is slightly more
flexible than standard flat cups. |
Paper & Foil
Natural rubber
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These cups are specially designed for handling paper and foil.
The soft, tapered sealing lips and the inner support on the bottom
of the pad prevent the foil from being drawn in. The softer material
ensures that the paper and foil is not creased or damaged. |
High Speed
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High speed
speciality - These cups are optimized in their design for use in
high speed applications such as thin-wall molding of parts having
flat surfaces. Their design allows faster attach/release time than
other flat cups. Available in silicone and polyurethane. |
4.5 Bellows
Silicone
 |
Use 4.5 bellows cups for significantly curved or angled parts.
Remember, 4.5 bellows cups have a significant volume of air to evacuate
before vacuum can be generated to grip the part, so attach and release
times are greater. |