The idea that more vacuum always means a better grip continues to circulate in many production environments, but it is one of those technical myths that is worth overcoming.
In reality, each application has an ideal vacuum level, and exceeding it brings no advantage: on the contrary, it can deform the product and even slow down cycles, because the system takes longer to reach the level. It can also unnecessarily increase compressed air consumption and compromise the life and efficiency of the suction cups if they are working outside their optimal range.
Vacuum is not a force to be pushed to the maximum, but a variable to be controlled. For this reason, in the Vuototecnica catalogue, three product families are essential for managing it with precision:
- vacuum regulators: they maintain the set value constant and prevent peaks that would make the grip unstable;
- vacuum switches: they monitor the vacuum level and determine the exact moment to grip or release a piece, ensuring safety and repeatability;
- check valves: they isolate the line when necessary by controlling the flow rate and stabilizing the system, preventing sudden vacuum losses.
When these elements work together, vacuum is no longer a generic parameter but a precision tool that adapts to the shape, material and sensitivity of the product being handled.
Breaking the myth that “the more vacuum, the better” means recognizing that the quality of the grip comes from control, not excess, and that accurate vacuum management is what distinguishes a system that works properly from one that works very well.
To learn about the features of Vuototecnica vacuum switches, valves, and vacuum regulators, download Vacuum Solutions catalogue at www.vuototecnica.net.
