Testing of welds through vacuum
A vacuum test can be performed to detect leaks in weld joints. Vacuum bubble tests are among the most reliable non-destructive tests. But how does it work?Typically, a soapy solution is sprayed...
How to size suction cups to avoid unnecessary consumption
When designing vacuum gripping systems, one has to consider that different applications involve different solutions, it seems obvious; but if one wants to make efficient use of...
But do geckos have suction cups?
Who has not seen a gecko climb a wall or stand upside down on the ceiling? Legend has it that this little animal has such superpowers thanks to suction cups that stick...
Does a bowling ball or a feather fall first?
In the state of Ohio, USA, there is a giant vacuum chamber that was used to test nuclear propulsion systems in the 1960s and is now used for spacecraft testing.It is an...
Ready to go again with the vacuum in our sails
If you have been following our reading tips contained in one of our previous posts, this was probably a long August of relaxing and learning more about the technical and philosophical basis...
Coaxial shutter pneumatic valves, VPE series
The purpose of the new VPE Vuototecnica coaxial shutter solenoid valves is to intercept the compressed air supply to the vacuum generators, a task they accomplish, precisely, thanks to a special coaxial...
The robot market: the future is in the hands of vacuum
Since 2021, robotics industry has returned to growth fast. According to the International Federation of Robotics, there were half a million (517,385) new robots installed in 2021, a growth rate of 31...
Vacuum solutions for the wood industry
Vacuum gripping systems are used in the wood industry primarily for pick & place and for creating and maintaining vacuum when processing and transforming sawmill material.The items to handle can be of...
One thousand and one vacuum filters: systems for all applications
They may seem to be marginal components, but filters protect the pump and other parts such as valves and switches against debris. Consequently, the choice of vacuum filters is important, both when...
Vacations and books about vacuum
Vacancy is often scary: when work ends, when school and family commitments end, we don't know what to do. Sure, we go off to the beach, to the mountains, we spend more...