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SMC ZGS

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SMC ZGS

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All-in-one foam-pad vacuum gripper system for palletizing/depalletizing corrugated cardboard -- integrated ejector, valves, silencer and digital pressure switch in one cobot-mountable unit, 3 sizes spanning roughly 45-220kg lifting capacity.

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All-in-one foam-pad vacuum gripper system for palletizing/depalletizing corrugated cardboard -- integrated ejector, valves, silencer and digital pressure switch in one cobot-mountable unit, 3 sizes spanning roughly 45-220kg lifting capacity.

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Overview

The ZGS integrates a newly designed ejector, supply/release valve, silencer and digital pressure switch (SMC ZSE10) into a single unit that bolts onto a cobot's tool flange -- connect one air line and one M8 cable and it's ready to run. Instead of discrete suction cups, the ZGS uses a perforated foam pad (91 holes at the largest size) backed by a selectable vacuum-saving-valve or fixed-orifice suction plate, letting it self-conform to uneven, textured, or porous surfaces -- such as damaged or irregular corrugated cardboard -- where individual cups would leak. Available in three sizes (200x120, 300x180, 400x240mm) with a choice of 20mm or 30mm foam thickness, 2/4/6 ejector assemblies, IO-Link connectivity, and compatibility with Universal Robots, OMRON/TECHMAN, YASKAWA and FANUC cobots. SMC's suction-cup sibling, the ZGP (family_slug smc-zgp-zgs), shares the same platform for smoother, sealed surfaces.

vacuumfoam-padcobotpalletizingejector

Key features

  • All-in-one unit: ejector + supply/release valve + silencer + digital pressure switch integrated into a single cobot-mountable block
  • Perforated foam pad self-conforms to uneven, textured, or porous surfaces where suction cups would leak
  • 3 sizes (200x120 to 400x240mm) spanning roughly 45-220kg lifting capacity
  • Newly designed ejector cuts air consumption up to 15% vs SMC's prior ZL6H ejector at equivalent flow
  • Built-in workpiece-drop detection via 4 selectable pressure-detection ports in the foam

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At a glance

Payload Capacity
44.9–218.6 kg
Vacuum Generation Method
venturi

Manufacturer

S
SMC

Founded 1959

Global leader in pneumatic and electric automation components

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Variants

2 models available

ZG
ZGP
ZG
ZGSCurrent

At a glance

Payload Capacity
44.9–218.6 kg
Vacuum Generation Method
venturi

Manufacturer

S
SMC

Founded 1959

Global leader in pneumatic and electric automation components

View organisation →

Variants

2 models available

ZG
ZGP
ZG
ZGSCurrent