{"id":3451,"date":"2021-09-29T05:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T05:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:47:01","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-suction-cup-for-your-vacuum-pump-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/news\/how-to-pick-the-right-suction-cup-for-your-vacuum-pump-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Right Suction Cup For Your Vacuum Pump Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vacuum pump suction cups play an essential role in the design of every vacuum-handling system, linking the vacuum generator and the workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits of vacuum pump suction cups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wide selection<\/li><li>Variety of materials for different use<\/li><li>Various temperature resistance levels<\/li><li>Perfect adherence even in the presence of edges and angles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacuum-pump-suction-cup-function\">Vacuum Pump Suction Cup Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/BCV-741.jpg\" alt=\"Vacuum Pump Suction Cup Function product example\" class=\"wp-image-3452 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/BCV-741.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/BCV-741-200x162.jpg 200w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/BCV-741-185x150.jpg 185w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/BCV-741-296x240.jpg 296w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/243;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A suction pad is a gripper that can be used to handle all sorts of objects of different weights, surfaces, shapes, and dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selected correctly, vacuum suction cups can hold and manipulate a wide range of objects in many shapes, sizes, and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vacuum pump suction cups can hold, lift, or turn virtually any kind of material in the production process. The contact between a suction cup and the object to be handled is soft and light, and the technique is simple and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main types of vacuum pump suction cups include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flat-suction-pads-without-cleats\">Flat suction pads without cleats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used for handling flat or slightly rounded, rigid, smooth objects. They withstand lateral forces and can be used for vertical handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flat-suction-pads-with-cleats\">Flat suction pads with cleats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used for handling thin, flexible, deformable objects. They increase resistance to lateral forces and horizontal handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"suction-pads-with-bellows\">Suction pads with bellows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used to handle spherical, cylindrical, or egg-shaped objects. The effect of the technical characteristics increases with the number of bellows. They can be used for gripping objects with height differences, for a ball-joint effect, to lift, and to grip corners or edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:255px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-0 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1265 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA.jpeg\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 724px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 724\/240;object-position:52% 85%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 85%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA-200x66.jpeg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"at-becker-pumps-we-offer-a-trial-test-program-to-all-serious-customers-free-vacuum-pump-testing-allows-you-to-evaluate-a-machine-thoroughly\" style=\"color:#12365b;font-size:26px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/news\/free-vacuum-pump-trial-and-test-program\/\"><span style=\"color:#12365b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cAt Becker Pumps, we offer a trial &amp; test program to all serious customers.<\/span>&nbsp;<span style=\"color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Free vacuum pump testing allows you to evaluate a machine thoroughly.\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-the-right-material\">Choosing the Right Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which material is right for your vacuum pump system? Cups are made from different composites, depending on the need. Each has a different resistance to wear, tearing, deformation, extreme temperatures, and chemicals. Materials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Polyurethane \u2013 very oil resistant<\/li><li>Butadiene rubber \u2013 antistatic properties<\/li><li>Nitrile rubber \u2013 low cost and versatile<\/li><li>Silicone and Synthetic rubber fluoropolymer elastomer (Viton) \u2013 resistant to temperatures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-the-right-size\">Choosing the Right Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of which brand you choose, you should always use the largest vacuum pump suction cup possible to ease the requirements on your vacuum pump system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the cup size, quantity, material, and style based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Size of the object being handled<\/li><li>Weight<\/li><li>Orientation<\/li><li>Surface temperature<\/li><li>Conditions<\/li><li>Space available to mount the cups<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vacuum-cup-holding-force-and-velocity-calculation\">Vacuum Cup Holding Force and Velocity Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vacuum suction cups may need to accommodate round, inclined, curved, and irregular surfaces, so it\u2019s very important to choose the most appropriate type of vacuum suction cup for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection of a suction cup depends on particular conditions such as surface quality and structural stability of the workpiece to be lifted and the desired material, shape, etc. of the suction cup. However, a simplified formula can be used to generate a theoretical estimate based on a few known values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.fpa { padding: 0 10%; }\n.fpa-table table { border: none; width: 70%;}\n.fpa-table td { padding: 10px;}\n.fpa-table td, .fpa-table tr { border: none;}\n.fpa-table td:nth-child(1) { width: 10%; text-align: center; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: top;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fpa\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-0 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1337 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2-200x66.jpeg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 724px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 724\/240;\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"f-p-x-a\">F = P x A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fpa-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">F&nbsp;<\/span>=<\/td><td>Weight of the object in pounds or grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">P<\/span> =<\/td><td>Expected vacuum level in PSI or MPa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A<\/span> =<\/td><td>Effective area of the vacuum suction cup measured by in2 or mm2&nbsp;<em>(Effective area will differ from area calculated directly from physical cup diameter. See manufacturer\u2019s documentation. Some manufacturer\u2019s like Festo will provide holding force values directly at a reference pressure for a given cup)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using a larger vacuum pump suction cup, it\u2019s possible to manipulate a heavier object using the same pressure. Conversely, a smaller vacuum pump suction cup requires a greater vacuum level to lift the same object. Keeping the pressure low not only helps ensure long pump life but also greatly decreases energy requirements, since the vacuum force and the energy needed to produce that force don\u2019t scale linearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acceleration-velocity-time\">Acceleration = Velocity \/ Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take into account both the acceleration of the vacuum-handling system and gravitational acceleration, the following holding-force formula can be used in situations with a horizontal vacuum suction cup and a vertical direction of force:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FH (theoretical holding force) = the required theoretical holding force acting perpendicular to the workpiece surface, in Newtons (N).<\/li><li>m (mass) = Volume of the object multiplied by its material density, measured in grams.<\/li><li>g (gravity) = Gravitational acceleration (9.8 m\/s2).<\/li><li>a (acceleration) = Change in velocity of a moving object with respect to time (m\/s2).<\/li><li>S (safety factor) = How much stronger the vacuum-handling system needs to be.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safety factor in high-speed swinging or swiveling operations should be 2.5 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:255px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-0 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1337 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/placeholder-post-bg-blue-2-200x66.jpeg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 724px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 724\/240;\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-how-we-helped-a-cnc-company\" style=\"font-size:32px\">Learn how we helped a CNC company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-a-custom-vacuum-pump-solution\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">build a custom vacuum pump solution.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/news\/custom-solution-for-major-cnc-router-manufacturer\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"suction-pad-force-calculation\">Suction Pad Force Calculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force of a suction pad is proportional to its surface under vacuum and also depends on its shape, flexibility, material, and especially on the level of vacuum attained inside the suction pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"theoretical-force\">Theoretical force<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">. F(DaN) = Surface of the suction pad (cm2) x Percentage of vacuum (%) x 0.01013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force given in the COVAL suction pad tables is the force of the suction pad measured in practice at 65% vacuum. This figure also includes a safety factor of 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"actual-force\">Actual force<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As its name implies, this force represents the actual force of the suction pad when in use. In general, this is 50% less than the calculated theoretical force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This difference is explained by the distortion of the suction pad during handling (which reduces the gripping surface), and by the condition of the surface of the object being handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-safety-factor\">The safety factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the forces are given in the tables for the various ranges of suction pad. These are actual values at 65% vacuum, calculated with a safety factor of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>. 2 for horizontal gripping,<\/li><li>. 4 for vertical gripping,<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For applications involving high acceleration, the safety factor will be calculated accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diameters\">Diameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The force of the suction pad and the product\u2019s available gripping surface depends on this parameter. COVAL offers standard suction pads of 1 to 600mm in diameter over all its ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selecting-the-best-vacuum-pump-suction-cup-for-your-application\">Selecting the Best Vacuum Pump Suction Cup for Your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite seeming a small part of your vacuum, suction cups are just as important for the smooth operation of a vacuum-handling system as grippers themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:255px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-0 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1265 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA.jpeg\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 724px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 724\/240;object-position:52% 85%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 85%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/gray-image-background-blog-post-CTA-200x66.jpeg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-believe-in\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#12365b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">WE BELIEVE IN<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"partnership\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#48b5cd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">PARTNERSHIP<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, vacuum suction cups are available in a broad range of materials, shapes, and sizes, which must be carefully selected based on the intended application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/contact\/\">Learn How We Can Design Your Customize Pump Solution<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacuum pump suction cups play an essential role in the design of every vacuum-handling system, linking the vacuum generator and the workpiece. 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