SMC ZGS
The SMC ZGS vacuum gripping system is the custom-designed solution for demanding palletizing and packaging processes. The complete integration of ejectors, valves, and sensors into a compact housing eliminates the need for the time-consuming setup of complex gripping systems. With its flexible foam surface, the system handles cartons, porous materials, and irregular shapes with ease. Thanks to plug-and-play connectivity via an M8 connector, commissioning on your cobot is completed in no time.
Description
The ZGS system was developed to eliminate the typical challenges of automation—such as varying product sizes and complicated wiring—. While conventional vacuum grippers often consist of many individual parts, the ZGS offers a self-contained unit that is ready for immediate use simply by connecting a compressed air line and an M8 connector.
The integrated ejector ensures a high suction flow rate that maintains a stable vacuum even in the event of leaks—such as with porous cardboard—. The system maintains its gripping force in any orientation, regardless of whether the workpiece is picked up horizontally or vertically. Thanks to the IO-Link-enabled sensors, you also receive real-time feedback on the gripping status directly in the robot controller. This increases process reliability and allows for easy scaling of your palletizing station without costly redesigns.
Technical details
| Drive type | Pneumatic (integrated ejector) |
| Grip surface | Special foam for uneven parts |
| Available sizes | 142 x 62 mm / 142 x 118 mm / 142 x 174 mm |
| Maximum vacuum pressure | -60 kPa |
| Weight | Starting at approx. 1.1 kg (depending on model size) |
| Sensor technology | Integrated pressure switch (IO-Link compatible) |
| connection | M8, 8-pin & compressed air (Plug & Play) |
| Mounting interface | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| compatibility | Certified for UR, Omron, Fanuc, and Yaskawa |
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