Vacuum Components
Vacuum components let automated equipment pick, hold and place parts using suction. Vacuum handling is common in packaging, sheet metal, glass, wood and electronics, and works best when every component in the syste...
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Vacuum Suction Cups
Vacuum suction cups grip parts securely for automated handling. Choosing the right cup shape and material is key to reliable picks.
Suction Cup Types
- Flat cups – smooth, flat surfaces
- Bellows cups – uneven surfaces and height variation
- Oval cups – narrow parts
- Specialty cups – bags, sheet metal and food
- Materials – nitrile, silicone, polyurethane and Vulkollan
Choosing Cups
Select by part weight, surface, temperature and acceleration. Use multiple cups for large parts.
Centro supplies vacuum suction cups and fittings.
Related categories: Vacuum Components | Vacuum Regulators
Vacuum Regulators
Vacuum regulators hold a precise, stable vacuum level in automation and process systems. Controlled vacuum protects delicate parts, keeps gripping consistent and saves energy.
Regulator Types
- Manual vacuum regulators – set and hold vacuum level
- Electronic vacuum regulators – programmable control
- Precision regulators – lab and medical applications
- Gauges and accessories – monitor vacuum levels
Choosing a Regulator
Select by vacuum range, flow, connection size and accuracy. Electronic regulators integrate with PLCs for adjustable control. Filters protect regulators from contamination.
Centro supplies vacuum regulators for automation and process systems.
Related categories: Vacuum Components | Vacuum Suction Cups
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The Type 750V Vacuum Regulator provides precise control of both vacuum and positive pressure for demanding industrial applications. It maintains stable vacuum levels up to 29″ Hg and pressure up to 150 PSIG, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability. Ideal for use in automation, material handling, leak testing, and laboratory systems.
$333.86
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Type 7500V Vacuum Regulator is designed for high-flow systems requiring precise control of both vacuum and positive pressure. It maintains stable vacuum levels up to 29″ Hg and delivers accurate positive pressure up to 150 PSIG, with features that reduce vibration, pressure droop, and air consumption. This makes it a reliable, high-performance solution for demanding industrial applications like automation, material handling, and chemical processing.
$850.45
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Flat suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$41.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$16.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$20.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$23.68
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$8.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$9.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$13.31
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$11.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$26.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$20.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$23.92
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
Requires Quote
Low Stock (2)Ships within 1 business day
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$46.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$52.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$37.93
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$28.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$48.37
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for markless handling of workpieces
$80.10
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$37.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$29.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$50.65
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$42.16
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Type 750V Vacuum Regulator provides precise control of both vacuum and positive pressure for demanding industrial applications. It maintains stable vacuum levels up to 29″ Hg and pressure up to 150 PSIG, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability. Ideal for use in automation, material handling, leak testing, and laboratory systems.
$333.86
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The Type 7500V Vacuum Regulator is designed for high-flow systems requiring precise control of both vacuum and positive pressure. It maintains stable vacuum levels up to 29″ Hg and delivers accurate positive pressure up to 150 PSIG, with features that reduce vibration, pressure droop, and air consumption. This makes it a reliable, high-performance solution for demanding industrial applications like automation, material handling, and chemical processing.
$850.45
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Flat suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$41.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$16.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$20.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$23.68
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$8.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$9.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$13.31
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$11.04
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very uneven workpieces
$26.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$20.48
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) with optimal adaptation to uneven surfaces
$23.92
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
Requires Quote
Low Stock (2)Ships within 1 business day
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$46.87
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$52.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$37.93
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$28.85
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$48.37
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for markless handling of workpieces
$80.10
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$37.79
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$29.05
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$50.65
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Bellows suction cup (round) for very dynamic handling of smooth and oily workpieces
$42.16
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- Vacuum components generate, control, and distribute vacuum (negative pressure) for material handling applications in industrial automation. The most common use is vacuum gripping — picking up and holding parts using suction cups or pads connected to a vacuum source. Key vacuum components include vacuum generators (ejectors that use compressed air via the Venturi principle, or electric vacuum pumps), suction cups and pads (the contact element that grips the part, available in various sizes, shapes, and materials), vacuum switches and sensors (monitor and verify vacuum level), vacuum filters (prevent debris from entering the vacuum system), and vacuum tubing and fittings (connect generators to cups). Vacuum handling is widely used in packaging, sheet metal handling, glass processing, woodworking, and any application involving flat, smooth, or flexible materials.
- A Venturi vacuum generator (ejector) uses compressed air flowing through a nozzle to create vacuum via the Venturi effect — it has no moving parts, is compact, lightweight, and can be mounted directly at the point of use (even on the robot arm). Venturi generators respond very quickly (vacuum is generated almost instantly when air is applied), making them ideal for high-cycle pick-and-place applications. However, they consume compressed air continuously while in use. An electric vacuum pump uses a motor-driven pump mechanism (rotary vane, diaphragm, or claw) to generate vacuum — it does not require compressed air and is more energy-efficient for applications with long hold times or continuous vacuum demand. Electric pumps are typically mounted centrally and distribute vacuum through a manifold. For short-cycle, fast pick-and-release applications, Venturi ejectors are preferred for their speed and simplicity. For long hold times or high-volume vacuum requirements, electric pumps are more economical.
- Suction cup selection depends on the workpiece material, surface finish, weight, shape, and the dynamic forces during movement. For flat, smooth, non-porous surfaces (glass, sheet metal, smooth plastic), standard flat suction cups provide a reliable seal. For slightly uneven, curved, or textured surfaces, bellows (accordion-style) suction cups conform to surface irregularities and provide height compensation. For oily or wet surfaces, cups with sealing lips improve grip. The cup material must be compatible with the workpiece and environment — nitrile rubber for general use, silicone for high-temperature or food-contact applications, and polyurethane for high wear resistance. Size the cup so that its rated lifting capacity exceeds the part weight by a safety factor of at least 2:1 (accounting for acceleration, deceleration, and dynamic forces during robot motion), and use multiple cups on larger or heavier parts to distribute the load and prevent tipping.
- Vacuum verification is critical — if the robot moves with an insecure grip, the part can drop, causing damage, scrap, or a safety hazard. Vacuum switches or sensors mounted in the vacuum line between the generator and suction cup monitor the actual vacuum level and provide a discrete or analog signal to the PLC or robot controller. The control logic checks that vacuum has reached a defined threshold (indicating a successful seal) before allowing the robot to proceed with the pick motion. If vacuum does not reach the threshold within a set time, the system triggers a retry or alarm. For higher reliability, some systems use dual-channel monitoring — vacuum level plus a presence sensor (photoelectric or proximity) confirming the part is physically on the cup. In high-speed applications, the vacuum switch response time must be fast enough to detect a failed grip before the robot accelerates away from the pick point.
- Several factors impact how effectively a vacuum system generates, maintains, and delivers suction. Leakage is the primary enemy — any gap between the suction cup and the workpiece, or any leak in tubing, fittings, or connections, forces the vacuum generator to work harder and reduces holding force. Using the correct cup size, shape, and material for the workpiece minimizes leakage. Tubing diameter and length affect response time and vacuum level — shorter, larger-diameter tubing delivers faster vacuum rise and less pressure drop. Mounting the vacuum generator as close to the suction cups as possible (ideally on the robot arm itself for Venturi ejectors) minimizes tubing length and improves response. Vacuum level must be matched to the application — excessive vacuum wastes energy and can deform delicate parts, while insufficient vacuum risks dropping the load. An energy-saving vacuum control circuit that turns off the generator once target vacuum is reached and only reactivates when vacuum decays below a threshold significantly reduces compressed air consumption for Venturi systems.