Schmalz will be exhibiting ergonomically developed vacuum lifters specifically made for the stringent standards of cleanrooms, together with vacuum components for the fill-and-finish process, at ACHEMA 2024 (June 10–14, Frankfurt am Main) in Hall 3.1, Stand D1.
Moving bags, barrels or buckets manually is physically strenuous for employees. Vacuum lifters improve ergonomics in the workplace and reduce the risk of health problems. They also enable fast, precise handling of shrink wrapped goods and thus increase productivity. At ACHEMA, Schmalz will be exhibiting tube lifters that the company has specially designed for use in hygienic areas and potentially explosive environments.
JumboSprint EX vacuum for hazardous areas
The JumboSprint EX vacuum tube lifter works in hazardous areas. It moves compact workpieces such as barrels and bags weighing up to 250 kilograms in ATEX zone 2/22 and up to 85 kilograms in ATEX zone 1/21. The all-round bow-shapped operator handle transmits the force optimally and ensures that skilled workers can guide the load precisely. Thanks to the extensive range of grippers and accessories and the modular design, the system can be adapted to individual requirements. The complete solution with tube lifter and steel jib crane can be used throughout Europe thanks to certification in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Reliably pick up bags
Schmalz presents the new PSSG suction cups for sacks for reliable handling of bags with the Jumbo. It grips coated and uncoated bags made of paper, plastics or textile layers with different filling levels. The innovative sealing element is made of FDA-compliant silicone or wear-resistant nitrile rubber NBR and is characterized by a long service life. It is also very low-wear and contamination from sealing particles is virtually impossible. The suction cups for sacks are available in three different sizes.
Lifting aid in hygienic design
The PalVac Sprint Hygienic meets the highest requirements of the pharmaceutical and chemicals industries. In addition to the integrated HEPA filter to prevent contamination, the tube lifter impresses with its wash-down version: the protective tube is washable, the weld seams are ground without gaps or cracks, the surfaces are polished and the sealing lip is FDA-compliant. The operator handle of the tube lifter can be removed without tools and industrially washed. The tube lifters are suitable for the safe and gentle handling of bags, barrels and buckets in cleanroom environments and airlocks. They prevent strain and back problems.
Automated processes
Silicone suction cups allow precise, reliable and gentle handling of workpieces in automated vacuum systems. The round bellows suction cups FSGA with 1.5 folds or FSG with 2.5 folds grip sensitive objects particularly gently thanks to the height compensation and damping effect. They are highly resistant and the heavy duty version is suitable for processes at temperatures from -30 to 180 degrees Celsius. The material is FDA-certified, autoclavable, H2O2 and VHP-resistant (VHP: vaporized hydrogen peroxide), wear-resistant and low-particle.
This is also confirmed by certificates from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in Stuttgart, which tested the material for its cleanliness and cleanroom suitability. The sealing lip adapts very well to curved areas or unevenness. The stiffness of the upper folds ensures stability under horizontal forces and high accelerations.
Schmalz at the ACHEMA: Hall 3.1, Stand D1
