In the following video, vacuum is not limited to lifting, moving, or holding. Vacuum gives shape to things.
We are on a packaging line where a carton former comes into play: the boxes are fed in flat at the start of the process and then progressively opened, shaped, and transformed into containers ready to hold the products.
These operations are performed continuously by Vuototecnica single-stage vacuum generators with ejector, in the 15 02 10 version, combined with VRS 50 B Maxi Grip suction cups.
The two products work in tandem: the generator creates the vacuum necessary for gripping, and thanks to the integrated ejector, it ensures rapid release, perfect for high-speed repetitive cycles.
The expulsion of air allows atmospheric pressure to be restored instantly and the suction cup to be detached from the cardboard surface extremely quickly, facilitating the cleaning of pipes and suction cups in a dusty environment such as that of cardboard box machines.
This means less dispersion and greater efficiency. And with the LP models of Vuototecnica generators, you can also work at lower pressures, reducing energy consumption without compromising performance.
The VRS 50 B Maxi Grip suction cups are perfect for porous and not perfectly smooth surfaces such as cardboard. The bellows version ensures adaptation during pick-up, maximum stability in the grip thanks to the labyrinth inside the suction cup, and quick release thanks to the bellows, which acts almost like a spring.
What you see in the video is a delicate balance between speed and delicacy. The boxes are formed with precise, repeated, rapid movements. Everything happens in a matter of seconds, but each step is essential to ensure that the box arrives intact, well formed, and without marks at the filling stage.
To find out more, browse the catalog at www.vuototecnica.net.
