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).
Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3
Commaelec is a professional manufacturer and supplier specializing in the Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3 of low-friction, direct-mount vacuum suction cups. Ranging in diameter from 4 mm to 16 mm, these compact units are specifically designed for the electronics industry. Featuring a built-in telescopic buffer rod that generates minimal dust, they are particularly well-suited for use in precision electronics, medical, and pharmaceutical applications.
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Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3
ZP3-T Series With Low Friction Buffer Compact Vacuum Pad
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The Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3 are compact, precision-engineered suction cups designed for the electronics, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. With diameters ranging from 4mm to 16mm, these vacuum cups feature a built-in telescopic buffer rod that minimizes dust generation, ensuring safe and clean handling of delicate components.
What Is a Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3?
A specialized vacuum pad with direct mounting capability for automated systems.
Incorporates a low-friction telescopic buffer, reducing wear and contamination during repetitive cycles.
Compatible with vertical and lateral vacuum inlet directions, allowing flexible installation in tight production lines.
Available in high-quality rubber, silicone, and anti-static materials, with optional adapters and all-stainless steel accessories for lithium battery applications.
Applications
Precision electronics handling, such as circuit boards and microchips.
Medical and pharmaceutical assembly, where cleanliness and low contamination are critical.
Integration into robotic pick-and-place systems and automated assembly lines.
Handling of small hardware and lithium battery components requiring minimal dust generation.
Advantages
Compact and low-friction design minimizes wear, dust, and maintenance.
High adaptability, supporting multiple vacuum inlet orientations and buffer configurations.
The Low Friction Direct Mounting Vacuum Suction Cups ZP3 is constructed from durable materials—such as silicone and rubber—to ensure stable and long-lasting suction, thereby providing an extended service life.
Flexible options with adapters, buffer brackets, and stainless steel accessories for specialized industrial needs.
Cost-effective China-made production with mature technology and stable supply chain ensures timely delivery and high-quality performance.
Why Choose Commaelec?
Reliable manufacturer and supplier with in-house production and extensive stock.
Diverse product portfolio including multiple specifications, shapes, and material options.
Mature technology ensuring strong adhesion, stability, and safe material handling.
Customer-oriented service with rapid response, customization, and technical support for seamless integration.
How to Order
- Reduced particle below1/10 (Compared to prior products).
- Copper alloy unused.
- With low friction, low noise! Noise level 45dB.
- Smooth Up & Down moving according ro anti eccentric structure.
- Stuck shaft problem according to tube tension was solved!
| ①Vacuum inlet direction | |
| T | Vertical |
| ②Pad diamete(mm) | |
| 04 | ø4 |
| 06 | ø6 |
| 08 | ø8 |
| 10 | ø10 |
| 13 | ø13 |
| 16 | ø16 |
| ③Pad type | |
| UM | Flat with groove |
| B | Bellows |
| ④Material | |
| N | NBR |
| S | Silicone rubber |
| U | Urethane rubber |
| F | FKM |
| GN | Conductive NBR |
| GS | Conductive silicone rubber |
Green symbol is customized models.
| ⑤Buffer specification | |
| D | Rotating (Low-friction) |
| ⑥Buffer stroke(mm) | |
| 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 15 | 15 |
| ⑧ Vacuum inlet | |
| B5 | M5 x 0.8 |
Dimensions(mm)
Green symbol is customized models.
UM
Flat with groove
| Model | A | B | C | D | Buffer | |||||||
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① Vacuum inlet direction |
② Pad dia. |
③ Pad type |
④ Pad Material |
⑤ Buffer spec. |
⑥ Buffer stroke |
⑧ Vacuum inlet |
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| ZP3 | T |
4 6 8 |
UM |
N S U F GN GS |
D | 3 | B5 | 41 | 5 | 25 | 6 | D1003SM-ZP3D-T2 |
| 6 | 47 | 8 | 28 | D1006SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
| 10 | 55 | 12 | 32 | D1010SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
| 15 | 65 | 17 | 37 | D1015SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
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10 13 16 |
3 | 42 | 5 | 25 | 7 | D1003SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||
| 6 | 48 | 8 | 28 | D1006SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
| 10 | 56 | 12 | 32 | D1010SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
| 15 | 66 | 17 | 37 | D1015SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
Model for refer: ZP3-T16UMND15-B5
B
Bellows
| Model | A | B | C | D | Buffer | |||||||
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① Vacuum inlet direction |
② Pad dia. |
③ Pad type |
④ Pad Material |
⑤ Buffer spec. |
⑥ Buffer stroke |
⑧ Vacuum inlet |
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| ZP3 | T |
4 6 8 |
B |
N S U F GN GS |
D | 3 | B5 | 43 | 5 | 25 | 8 | D1003SM-ZP3D-T2 |
| 6 | 49 | 8 | 28 | D1006SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
| 10 | 57 | 12 | 32 | D1010SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
| 15 | 67 | 17 | 37 | D1015SM-ZP3D-T2 | ||||||||
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10 13 16 |
3 | 45 | 5 | 25 | 10 | D1003SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||
| 6 | 51 | 8 | 28 | D1006SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
| 10 | 59 | 12 | 32 | D1010SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
| 15 | 69 | 17 | 37 | D1015SM-ZP3D-T3 | ||||||||
Model for refer: ZP3-T08BND6-B5
Pad Material and Characteristics
⚪:Little or no influence △:Can be used depending on conditions X:Not suitable
| Pad type | Pad diameter(mm) | Application | Typical workpiece surfaces and shapes | |||||||
| Flat | Waved | Oblique | Different heights | Convex | Oily | |||||
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| Compact P ad | Flat (U) |
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ø1.5~ø3.5 | For adsorption of work pieces with flat and not deformed surface | ⚪ | X | X | X | X | X |
| Flat with groove (UM) |
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ø4~ø16 | For a workpiece which is likely to deform | ⚪ | X | X | X | X | △ | |
| Bellows(B) |
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ø4~ø16 | For adsorption of work pieces with inclined surface | ⚪ | △ | ⚪ | X | △ | X | |
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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