Fast Cycle Times and High Depth of Automation
Fast Cycle Times and High Depth of Automation
The automotive industry is one of the most important commercial sectors, with a densely networked supplier industry. Generally, the industry is separated into vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and line builders. Due to the ever growing number of different variants and increased manufacturing capacities , vehicle manufacturers are increasingly focused on global platform strategies. As part of these strategies, plant concepts and parts can be reused, which then increases the numbers of parts produced.
Strict emission regulations and dwindling resources also require the increasing electrification of vehicles. In addition, production methods are changing: production lines are becoming more flexible and cars are becoming lighter, e.g. through hot forming.
Vacuum components from Schmalz are generally used in automated production lines, in particular in press Shops, body shops, during the final assembly or in logistic processes.
Schmalz offers you the suitable solution in the automotive industry
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Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Highly Dynamic and Transparent Processes
- Automotive suction cups for transmitting high lateral forces to dry, dry-lubricated and oil-lubricated sheet metal
- Powerful vacuum generators with integrated process monitoring for shortest grip and release times
Resistant to Dirt and Oil
- Specially developed suction cup materials with high resistance to drawing oils
- Robust vacuum generators that work reliably under the toughest operating conditions
Good Adaptation to Complex Workpiece Shapes
- Complete range of suction cups for the most varied workpiece formats and contours in almost all process steps of sheet metal forming
- Wide range of holders for optimum adjustment of the suction cups to the workpiece contour
- Flexible lightweight construction tooling for highly dynamic processes with maximum output in press shop and body shop
Temperature Resistance During Hot Forming
- Suction cups made of the material HT2 for unloading hot sheet metal parts from the press tool
- Wear-resistant magnetic grippers with high holding forces for flexible handling of sheet metal parts with complex shapes or cutout patterns
Safety and transparent processes
- Continuous monitoring of the vacuum systems for leakage, contamination and cycle times
- Acquisition, evaluation and visualization of all relevant process data to increase plant availability
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Requirements for Vacuum Technology
High Energy Efficiency During Vacuum Generation and Handling, for example in joining processes or during emergency stops
- Suction cups with outstanding sealing properties on complex shapes
- Vacuum generators with integrated air-saving function
Reliable and Transparent processes
- Continuous monitoring of vacuum systems for leakage, contamination and cycle times
- Recording, evaluation and visualization of all relevant process data to increase system availability
High Ozone Resistance in all Materials Used
- Specially developed suction cup materials ensure a long service life in the environments surrounding laser cutting machines and welding systems
- Extension of the maintenance intervals of large-scale and complex gripping systems
Vacuum Powered for Flexible and Cost Efficient Operation
- Low weight tooling by using suction cups instead of heavy mechanical clamps
- Space saving gripping from above instead of lateral mechanical clamping
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Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Handling and Installing Front, Side and Rear Windows
- Mark-free suction cup material HT1 for handling glass along the entire process chain, from application of the adhesive to installation in the vehicle
- Suction cups with a flexible sealing lip, a bellow and a defined support surface for gentle pickup of curved windows with high force transmission
Handling and Placing Automotive Batteries
- Gripping system enables safe handling of different battery types using check valve technology and adaptable sealing foam
- Available with integrated pneumatic vacuum generation or with external electrical vacuum generation, depending on customer requirements
Automated logistics processes with Cobots
- Compressed air independent vacuum generators for autonomous warehouses or stationary handling tasks with collaborative robots (Cobots)
- Vacuum gripper ready for connection for automated “grip into the box” and removal of individual parts from containers with chaotic or pre-sorted packing patterns
- Handling sets for the quick assembly of gripping solutions
Schmalz offers you the suitable solution in the automotive industry
Click on the individual areas to learn more.
-
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Highly Dynamic and Transparent Processes
- Automotive suction cups for transmitting high lateral forces to dry, dry-lubricated and oil-lubricated sheet metal
- Powerful vacuum generators with integrated process monitoring for shortest grip and release times
Resistant to Dirt and Oil
- Specially developed suction cup materials with high resistance to drawing oils
- Robust vacuum generators that work reliably under the toughest operating conditions
Good Adaptation to Complex Workpiece Shapes
- Complete range of suction cups for the most varied workpiece formats and contours in almost all process steps of sheet metal forming
- Wide range of holders for optimum adjustment of the suction cups to the workpiece contour
- Flexible lightweight construction tooling for highly dynamic processes with maximum output in press shop and body shop
Temperature Resistance During Hot Forming
- Suction cups made of the material HT2 for unloading hot sheet metal parts from the press tool
- Wear-resistant magnetic grippers with high holding forces for flexible handling of sheet metal parts with complex shapes or cutout patterns
Safety and transparent processes
- Continuous monitoring of the vacuum systems for leakage, contamination and cycle times
- Acquisition, evaluation and visualization of all relevant process data to increase plant availability
-
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
High Energy Efficiency During Vacuum Generation and Handling, for example in joining processes or during emergency stops
- Suction cups with outstanding sealing properties on complex shapes
- Vacuum generators with integrated air-saving function
Reliable and Transparent processes
- Continuous monitoring of vacuum systems for leakage, contamination and cycle times
- Recording, evaluation and visualization of all relevant process data to increase system availability
High Ozone Resistance in all Materials Used
- Specially developed suction cup materials ensure a long service life in the environments surrounding laser cutting machines and welding systems
- Extension of the maintenance intervals of large-scale and complex gripping systems
Vacuum Powered for Flexible and Cost Efficient Operation
- Low weight tooling by using suction cups instead of heavy mechanical clamps
- Space saving gripping from above instead of lateral mechanical clamping
-
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Handling and Installing Front, Side and Rear Windows
- Mark-free suction cup material HT1 for handling glass along the entire process chain, from application of the adhesive to installation in the vehicle
- Suction cups with a flexible sealing lip, a bellow and a defined support surface for gentle pickup of curved windows with high force transmission
Handling and Placing Automotive Batteries
- Gripping system enables safe handling of different battery types using check valve technology and adaptable sealing foam
- Available with integrated pneumatic vacuum generation or with external electrical vacuum generation, depending on customer requirements
Automated logistics processes with Cobots
- Compressed air independent vacuum generators for autonomous warehouses or stationary handling tasks with collaborative robots (Cobots)
- Vacuum gripper ready for connection for automated “grip into the box” and removal of individual parts from containers with chaotic or pre-sorted packing patterns
- Handling sets for the quick assembly of gripping solutions
