Vacuum suction is a core solution for "flexible grasping" in industrial automation with four core advantages: non-damaging grasping, adaptability to multi-material/irregular workpieces, clean and environmental protection, and flexible operation. It can be adapted to different industry characteristics of workpieces (thin/thick, precision/coarse, sanitary/standard).
High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E
High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E from China Commaelec offer Customized solutions for heavy-load, large-area handling. With a grooved sealing surface and ball joint design, they ensure stable adhesion on uneven or porous materials. Ideal for glass, metal sheets, and packaging, they provide non-marking, reliable performance in automated systems.
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High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E
ZP3E-TF Series With Adapter High Rigidity Ball Joint Type Vacuum Pads
ZP3E-TF Series With Buffer High Rigidity Ball Joint Type Vacuum Pads
ZP3E-YF Series With Adapter High Rigidity Ball Joint Type Vacuum Pads
ZP3E-YF Series With Buffer High Rigidity Ball Joint Type Vacuum Pads
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The High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E is an industrial-grade vacuum suction cup designed specifically for handling heavy, large, or irregularly surfaced workpieces within automated systems.
Its high-rigidity structure ensures a stable grip on heavy materials such as glass, metal sheets, and cardboard.
The ball-joint design allows for multi-angle adjustment, enabling the cup to automatically adapt to tilted or irregular surfaces.
The grooved sealing surface enhances vacuum retention capabilities, ensuring effective suction even when handling porous materials.
This product series is widely utilized in fields such as robotic automation, packaging, automotive manufacturing, and glass processing; it is particularly well-suited for applications with extremely high demands for gripping force, stability, and flexibility.
Key Features
**High Rigidity and Stability**
Specifically designed for heavy-duty and large-surface workpieces—such as glass, metal sheets, and cardboard—this series offers a diameter range spanning from 32mm to 125mm, with options for both single-layer and double-layer structures. The surface features a grooved texture which effectively enhances vacuum retention and ensures gripping stability, even when handling porous materials.
**Ball-Joint Functionality**
Incorporating an integrated ball-joint structure, the unit allows for flexible, multi-angle adjustment. It automatically compensates for tilted or uneven workpiece surfaces, ensuring consistent sealing performance and reliable suction force throughout dynamic handling operations.
**Optional Buffering Mechanism**
An optional buffering mechanism can be added to absorb impact forces generated when the suction cup makes contact with the workpiece. This effectively protects both the suction cup body and the surfaces of precision workpieces from damage. In high-frequency cycling environments, this feature helps extend equipment service life and enhance overall durability.
**Material Options**
The High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E is manufactured using high-quality rubber and silicone materials, offering excellent sealing capabilities and wear resistance. Anti-static materials are available as an option, making the unit suitable for use in electronics manufacturing and cleanroom environments. Additionally, it can be paired with stainless steel fittings to meet the specific application requirements of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and harsh industrial settings.
**Detachable Design**
Featuring a modular structure, the High Rigidity Ball Joint Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3E facilitates easy routine maintenance and component replacement. This effectively minimizes downtime and reduces long-term operational costs. Furthermore, its flexible configuration options allow it to be seamlessly integrated into a wide variety of automated systems.
How to Order
| ①Vacuum inlet direction | |
| TF | Vertical |
| YF | Lateral |
| ②Pad diameter(mm) | |
| 32 | ø32 |
| 40 | ø40 |
| 50 | ø50 |
| 63 | ø63 |
| 80 | ø80 |
| 100 | ø100 |
| 125 | ø125 |
| ⑤Buffer specification | |
| JB | Rotating (Brass, With Bushing) |
| JF | Rotating (Steel, With Bushing) |
| ③Pad type | |
| UM | Flat type with groove |
| BM | Bellows type with ribs and groove |
| ④Material | |
| N | NBR |
| S | Silicone rubber |
| U | Urethane rubber |
| F | FKM |
| GN | Conductive NBR |
| GS | Conductive silicone rubber |
Green symbol is customized models.
| ⑥Buffer stroke | |
| 10 | 10mm |
| 25 | 25mm |
| 30 | 30mm |
| 50 | 50mm |
| 75 | 75mm |
| 100 | 100mm |
| ⑦Vacuum inlet | ZP3E-T /Vertical | ZP3E-Y /Lateral | ||||
| ø32~ø50 | ø63~ø125 | ø32~ø50 | ø63~ø125 | |||
| Male Thread | AL6 | M6 x1 | ● | — | — | — |
| AL12 | M12 x1.25 | — | ● | — | — | |
| AL14 | M14 x1 | ● | — | ● | — | |
| AL16 | M16 x1.5 | — | ● | — | ● | |
| Female | B8 | M8 x1.25 | ● | — | ● | — |
| B12 | M12 x1.75 | — | ● | — | ● | |
Spring reactiveforce
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Pad diameter (mm) |
Tightening torque ±5% [N·m] | Buffer stroke (mm) | Spring reactive force [N] | ||
| Brass, With Bushing (JB) | Steel, With Bushing (JF) | At 0 stroke | At full stroke | ||
| ø32~ø50 | 30 | 50 | 10 | 5 | 6.5 |
| 25 | 6.9 | 11.8 | |||
| 30 | 5 | 8.5 | |||
| 50,75 | 6.9 | 11.8 | |||
| ø63~ø125 | 45 | 75 | 10 | 10 | 11.5 |
| 25 | 15 | ||||
| 30 | 13.5 | ||||
| 50,75,100 | 15 | ||||
Pad Material and Characteristics
⚪:Little or no influence △:Can be used depending on conditions X:Not suitable
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Material
Characteristics
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Symbol |
Durometer HS (±5°) |
Color of rubber |
Operating temperature range (°C) |
Oil resistance gasoline |
Oil resistance benzol |
Base resistance |
Acid resistance |
Weatherability |
Ozone resistance |
Abrasion resistance |
Waterproof |
Solvent resistance (Benzene, toluene) |
Application |
| NBR | N | 50 | Black | 0 ~ 120 | ⚪ | X | △ | △ | X | X | ⚪ | △ | X | Transfer of general work, Corrugated board, Veneer plate, Iron plate and others |
| Silicone rubber | S | 45 ~ 50 | White | -30 ~ 200 | X | X | △ | X | ⚪ | ⚪ | X | △ | X | Semiconductor, Removing from die-casting, Thin work, Food processor |
| Urethane rubber | U | 50 ~ 60 | Brown | 0 ~ 60 | ⚪ | X | X | X | △ | ⚪ | ⚪ | X | X | Corrugated board, Iron plate, Veneer plate |
| FKM | F | 60 | Black | 0 ~ 250 | ⚪ | ⚪ | X | ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ | △ | ⚪ | ⚪ | Chemical work |
| Conductive NBR | GN | 50 ~ 65 | 0 ~ 100 | △ | X | △ | X | △ | X | △ | △ | X | General work of semiconductor (Static electricity resistance) | |
| Conductive silicone rubbe | GS | 50 ~ 60 | -10 ~ 200 | X | X | △ | X | ⚪ | ⚪ | X | △ | X | Semiconductor (Static electricity) |
The above table covers only general characteristics of subject rubber materials. Blue symbol is customized models .
Application outline of pneumatic components (vacuum suction cup) in various industrial fields
I. Core strengths
II. Extraction of applications by industry
A. Medicine and medical industry
A.1：Core requirements: Clean and pollution-free (FDA/GMP compliant), gentle and non-damaging, and cross-contamination prevention
A.2 Key scenarios:
1. Pharmaceutical packaging: drug bottle / pharmaceutical plate / infusion bag pickup (food grade silicone suction cup, no particle shedding)
2. Medical device assembly: surgical instruments/medical catheters/pieces of prosthesis handling (adjustable negative pressure, deformation protection)
3. Biological laboratory: petri dish/centrifuge tube/reagent card transfer (chemical resistant, sterile compatible)
B. Electronics and semiconductor industry
B.1 Core requirements: anti-static (10⁶-10¹¹Ω), precision positioning (error ≤0.01mm), scratch resistance
B.2 Key scenarios:
1. Chip/Semiconductor: wafer handling, chip packaging (porous ceramic/anti-static silicone suction cup, uniform negative pressure to prevent rupture)
2. PCB/Components: Flexible PCB, micro components (0402 resistors) surface-mounted (thin silicone/gel/micro suction cups to prevent wrinkling/tearing)
3. Display: LCD/OLED panel, touch glass grab (high transparent material, no stains and scratches)
C. Automobile and auto parts industry
C.1 Core requirements: large suction (single suction disk ≥500N), multi-specification adaptation (metal/plastic/glass), non-slip
C.2 Key scenarios:
4. Body manufacturing: steel plate / door frame handling welding (large diameter rubber / multi-suction cup array, anti-slip texture)
5. Glass / Interior: Windscreen installation, leather seat surface transfer (temperature resistant silicone / sponge suction cups, deformation protection)
6. Parts: engine cylinder body / gearbox housing grab (vacuum + mechanical lock, anti-fall)
D. Food and packaging industry
D.1 Core requirements: Food grade material (FDA certified), easy to clean, crush resistant
D.2 Key scenarios:
1. Food handling: baked goods / fresh meat / fruit sorting (low suction sponge suction cup, odorless and easy to wash)
2. Packaging automation: packaging bag opening, sterile carton molding (static elimination/ multi-point suction, suitable for thin/hard packaging)
E. Logistics and warehousing industry
E.1 Core requirements: efficient adaptation (multiple specifications of goods), stable pressure, anti-fall
E.2 Key scenarios:
1. Carton handling: e-commerce carton sorting (adjustable suction array, vacuum pressure)
2. Plate/roll: Wood board/plastic film roll transfer (long strip/annular suction cup, uniform adsorption to prevent offset)
F. New energy and special industries
F.1 New energy (lithium battery/pv):
1. Lithium battery plate (anti-static porous suction cup, anti-dust), photovoltaic glass (large suction silicone suction cup, no scratch)
F.2 Printing and paper
1. Paper/printed matter capture (absorbent paper material, slight negative pressure to prevent tearing and ink contamination)
III. Summary of core adaptation logic
| Workpiece characteristics | Pipette adaptation programme | Corresponding industry scenarios |
| Thin / Fragile / Precision | Silicone/ceramic material, micro negative pressure, micro suction nozzle | Electronic semiconductors, pharmaceuticals |
| Heavy items / Large size | Rubber material, large diameter suction cup, multi-suction cup array | Automobiles, logistics panels |
| Health/Prevention of pollution | Food/medical grade silicone, easy to clean structure | Medicine, food |
| Soft / irregular surfaces | Sponge material, deformable suction cup | Car interiors, food |
| Antistatic requirements | Antistatic silicone, ion wind assisted | electronic semi-conductor |
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