G-VAC AS

G-VAC AS
High-Speed Vacuum Gripping with Active Stabilization

The G-VAC AS is designed for smooth and largely impermeable surfaces. Unlike the G-VAC PS, it also features a small local vacuum pump.

During a normal gripping process, it does not need to run continuously. Only when the vacuum drops does the pump adjust to stabilize the vacuum level.

This provides additional process margin, for example, in the event of contamination, wear on the suction cup, or a temporary leak.

• No compressed air
• Integrated vacuum pump
• Active vacuum stabilization
• Fast gripping and releasing
• Low energy consumption

Reserve when needed

On a sealed surface, the G-VAC AS operates in principle the same way as the G-VAC PS. As long as the vacuum remains stable, the pump does not need to adjust.

It only becomes active when the vacuum drops.

This makes the G-VAC AS particularly suitable for applications where generally dense workpieces are handled, but additional reserve capacity is desired to compensate for limited leakage.

The pump is not designed for continuously high air throughput with highly porous materials .

Lightweight for Mobile Systems and Humanoids

Despite its integrated vacuum pump, the G-VAC AS weighs only about 190 g and consumes little electrical energy.

This makes it particularly appealing for cobots as well as mobile or battery-powered humanoids where weight and power consumption at the end-effector play a key role.

Multiple suction points can also be connected via a manifold. As the connected volume increases, the time required to establish a vacuum increases accordingly.