Intelligent vacuum generator by Schmalz works without using compressed air

The Schmalz ECBPi electrical vacuum generator, available from Wainbee Limited

Wainbee Limited is a premier supplier of industrial equipment and components in Canada, including many that benefit users with their efficient design. Among these is the innovative ECBPi vacuum generator by Schmalz. What makes this device unique is that it does not require compressed air – leading a new generation of intelligent vacuum generators in the market.

This vacuum generator has been tested and certified by Universal Robots (UR), which means it can be used with UR’s line of collaborative robot arms, or “cobots”.

Intelligent, autonomous, and flexible

The Schmalz ECBPi has redefined intelligent collaboration between different mechanical products. It is recommended for use in autonomous warehouses, in stationary handling tasks with cobots, and other applications involving mobile robotics. Other relevant applications include: handling airtight and slightly porous work pieces; controlling and monitoring handling processes with its integrated interface; fully automated handling of small parts; and stationary handling tasks.

Major features of the ECBPi electrical vacuum generator include the following:

• IO-Link connection, which enables process monitoring and predictive maintenance from the machine to the cloud;
• Condition-monitoring capability, which reduces errors and needless downtime and ensures system availability;
• NFC interface, which allows direct access to processes and the device via a Smartphone – on which users conveniently read process information, operating instructions, or error messages; and
• Integrated automatic adaptation of the performance to the handling process, which makes the ECBPi energy-efficient.

The ECBPi is easily adaptable, and many optional features are available. Users can combine the CobotPump with common lightweight robots easily and quickly with various flange adapter plates. The CobotPump includes an integrated speed-control function that regulates pump performance to suit any process or work piece, and the device has simple parameterization via NFC or IO-Link. Grippers for the CobotPump are easy to configure and connect to create a tailored solution for a specific application, and the quick-change adapter reduces switching times.

With the Schmalz ECBPi electrical vacuum generator from Wainbee, companies can get smart assistance in collaborative work with employees and more. Trust Schmalz for mechanical solutions with efficient design.

For more information, contact Wainbee.

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