Wood
Schmalz products comply with the highest standards of quality and permit decisive productivity increases in the woodworking industry.
Highly qualified staff members, long-term industry experience, and an extensive supplier network with subsidiaries all over the world guarantee quick and professional assistance for our domestic and foreign customers in the woodworking industry.
The handling of workpieces made from wood places particularly high demands on vacuum technology. To meet the wood industry's specific challenges, Schmalz offers a complete program of solutions in the vacuum components, vacuum gripping systems, vacuum handling systems and vacuum clamping systems sectors.
The Highlights Include:
- Innovative system solutions for handling porous materials
- Extensive line of soil-resistant vacuum components
- Mounting systems for CNC machine tools
- Various solutions for manual handling
Particular Industry Requirements are:
- Irregular stacking patterns, varying workpiece dimensions, undefined loading position
- Gripping and transporting free of damages and marks
- Fast cycle times, high degree of acceleration, as well as high degree of automation
- Naturally grown materials (knotholes, porosity, twisting, cracks)
- Rough environmental conditions because of dust, shavings and sharp edges
Vacuum Components
In Schmalz's vacuum components sector, specialized suction pads, such as foil and paper suction pads, bellows, flat and hovering suction pads, are available. In addition, components, such as spring plungers, vacuum switches and flow restrictors, as well as different vacuum generators, are available.
Bellows Suction Pads FSGA
The bellows suction pad FSGA's optimized design with 1.5 folds ensures a high suction force and a perfect damping effect when placed on wooden sheets. At the same time, the suction pad adjusts well to irregularities in workpieces and to curved areas.
More...Bellows Suction Pads FSG
A high suction force and ideal damping effect during placement on workpieces are guaranteed by a perfect suction pad design with 2.5 folds. This causes good adjustment to workpiece irregularities and curved areas.
More...Flat Suction Pads SHFN
The flat suction pad SHFN perfectly adjusts to workpiece irregularities and thus seals very well even on rough surfaces. For short cycle times, this suction pad is ideal.
More...Flat Suction Pads SPK
The flat suction pad SPK's optimized design permits high suction force, even with small dimensions. In addition, the suction pad adjusts very well to structured or very rough surfaces.
More...Flat Suction Pads SPU
The SPC line prevents the "suck-through" effect when porous plates are unstacked and destroys self-adhesion. In addition, the optimized design permits high suction force, even with small dimensions.
More...Flat Suction Pads SPC
The SPC line prevents the "suck-through" effect when porous plates are unstacked and destroys self-adhesion. In addition, the optimized design permits high suction force, even with small dimensions.
More...Flat Suction Pads SPC With Separation
A separation impulse flows through the plates and prevents the attachment of multiple workpieces during unstacking.
More...Foil and Paper Suction Pads SGPN
The SGPN series prevents crinkling and "pulling-in" of workpieces during intake.
Hovering Suction Pads SBS
The handling of extremely think workpieces without lasting deformation is made possible by the hovering suction pad SBS, which, thanks to its integrated vacuum generator, only needs compressed air.
More...Spring Plunger FSTF
Flexible installation is made possible by integrated plastic mounting options. The FSTF is very robust and dust-resistant.
More...Spring Plunger FSTE
Long lifetime with low maintenance is ensured by the FSTE's stable design. Because of the soft lower damping spring, gentle placement on sensitive workpieces is possible.
Spring Plunger FSTA
The soft lower damping spring permits gentle placement on sensitive workpieces. An additional top damping spring minimizes the pull-off strength at the workpiece and ensures even load distribution.
More...Vacuum Switch VS-V-D
A digital display permits precise vacuum monitoring. The switching point and hysteresis can be programmed with the membrane keyboard.
More...Flow Restrictor SW
The flow restrictor SW is a robust and durable design. If some suction pads are not used, the vacuum line is narrowed. There is a special version for porous workpieces.
Basic Ejector SEG
The SEG guarantees maximum suction capacity with minimum compressed air consumption and is absolutely free of wear and maintenance.
More...Multi-Stage Ejector SEM
The SEM is a high-performance vacuum generator for short cycle times and secures handling of porous workpieces.
More...Compact Ejector SCP
Because of its compact design size, the use of the SCP is ensured even in tight spaces. Air consumption is optimized by the precisely graduated suction capacity. Optional automatic air saving equipment minimizes energy costs during continuous use.
Vacuum Blower SGBL-DG
The high-performance blower with vacuum values of up to 500 mbar is ideal for handling porous and/or heavy plates. It is available with optional electro-pneumatic reversing.
Vacuum Gripping Systems
Schmalz's complex vacuum gripping systems permit implementation of decisive increases in productivity during automated processes. The systems range from layer and area gripping systems to ready-to-install suction spiders.
Vacuum Area Gripper System FM/FMC (Without Vacuum Generator)
The large-area vacuum gripping systems are ideal for automated palletizing, depalletizing, order picking and sorting of the most varied goods in various dimensions. The gripping devices permit handling of workpieces made from the most varied materials, such as carton, wood, metal sheets (dry) and plastic, both with and without cut-outs.
The large-area vacuum gripping system FM/FMC impresses with its low height and weight. External vacuum generation offers the option to generate the vacuum electrically; this saves energy, and thus operating expenses.
Vacuum Area Gripper System FX/FXC
The large-area vacuum gripping systems are ideal for automated palletizing, depalletizing, order picking and sorting of the most varied goods in various dimensions. The gripping devices permit handling of workpieces made from the most varied materials, such as carton, wood, metal sheets (dry) and plastic, both with and without cut-outs.
The vacuum generator guarantees maximum effectiveness because of the injector's direct integration right at the point of impact in the gripper.
Vacuum Area Gripper System SBX
Handling (generally in layers) of timber, sheet products, engineered wood, steel profiles, building lumber and pallets with highly warped, rough surfaces can occur with the large-area vacuum gripping system. Because of its low weight and compact measurements, the gripper system is ideal for use with industrial robots.
Vacuum Suction Spiders SSP
With the layer gripper SPZ, entire product layers can be palletized and depalletized. This universal gripper is appropriate for handling of intermediate layers, pallets, crates, carton boxes, foil packages, and much more.
Vacuum Handling Systems
Schmalz's vacuum handling systems offer a variety of VacuMaster vacuum lifting devices and Jumbo vacuum tube lifters, which are perfectly suited for handling workpieces with very different measurements and weight classes.
Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Multi
The handling in particular of large-format porous plates, such as MDF, OSB and particle boards, with a weight of 150 to 400 kg can happen ideally with the VacuMaster Multi.
More...Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster RE
The VacuMaster is particularly well suited for horizontal handling of coated or uncoated wood sheets with a weight of up to 250 kg. The lifting device can be used especially for loading of horizontal saws from the palette stack, as well as for picking sheets from cantilever-type shelves.
More...Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster HHVM
Coated or uncoated wood sheets can be handled with the VacuMaster HHVM. The lifting device is particularly suited for picking sheets from vertical storage and for loading of vertically and horizontally-mounted saws.
More...Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster VHB
The VacuMaster VHB is perfectly suited for handling planks, sheets and beams with a weight of 250 to 500 kg. Even damp workpieces coated with sawdust can be transported without problems, thanks to the water separator and filter.
More...Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster Light
The VacuMaster Light handles, among other things, slightly porous workpieces, such as furniture parts. The flexible and quick suction setting permits the transport of various workpiece formats with a weight of up to 100 kg.
More...Vacuum Tube Lifter Jumbo
The tube lifter Jumbo is available in varied versions with different ergonomic operating elements and suction pad versions. It can therefore be individually adjusted to almost any application. An extensive range of accessories completes the line.
More...Lifting Devices VacuMaster
VacuMaster vacuum lifting devices are the ideal working materials for handling metal sheets, glass panes, wood and concrete sheets, etc., with a weight of up to 2,000 kg. The retention process is implemented with the VacuMaster device. Secure lifting and moving of the load occurs with a crane.
More...Workshop Equipment
Whether you are looking for vacuum workbenches, vacuum stands, vacuum tables, wall rack or transport trolleys, our operating equipment is an indispensable helper in trade and in industry.
Vacuum Clamping Systems
Schmalz's ground-breaking vacuum clamping systems are the intelligent answer to continuously increasing demands on the productivity and economy of CNC machine tools.
Vacuum Mounting System VC-K2
The vacuum block with 2-circuit system for vacuum mounting systems with console tables in 50 mm and 100 mm heights permits maximum precision and flexibility in manufacturing.
More...Vacuum Mounting System VC-K1
The vacuum block for CNC machines with 1-cycle console system offers a vacuum block's enormous flexibility because of its rapid positioning and removal from the console. You have maximum precision and repeatability.
Vacuum Mounting System Innospann
The "retrofitting systems" for any CNC machining centre permit efficient work due to very large decreases in setup times and maximum flexibility stemming from the modular system. They are perfect for individual and small series production.
Adapter Plates
Simple mounting of narrow workpieces. The adapter plates can be used for both 1-cyle and 2-cycle consoles. Particularly narrow and curved workpieces can be mounted securely and easily with them.
Suction Pads for Grid Tables
The suction pads for grid tables can be used very quickly, permit different total heights and thus allow for more complex, lateral or all-around machining.
Vacuum Mounting System VC-G
The proven vacuum mounting system with tube connection for smooth tables offers maximum retention forces, high flexibility due to large variety of vacuum blocks, highest degree of precision and damage-free mounting of workpieces.
More...Vacuum Mounting System VC-B
The flexible vacuum mounting system VC-B can be inserted into the vacuum intake of CNC machines from an Italian machine manufacturer.
More...Vacuum Mounting System VC-S
The flexible vacuum mounting system VC-S can be inserted into the consoles of CNC machines from an Italian machine manufacturer.
More...Vacuum Mounting System VC-T
Tube-less vacuum mounting system for maximum flexibility. It permits efficient mounting of workpieces, drastic reduction in setup times, highest precision and repeatability. The system can be retrofitted for almost any machine. Ideal use in individual and small series production.
More...Vacuum Gripping Systems
Large-area vacuum gripping system SBX for handling layers of planed wooden boards
The large-area vacuum gripping system SBX can easily handle planed wooden boards with cracks or knots. The large-area gripping system is equipped with sealing foam
More...Large-area vacuum gripping system SBX for unloading a wood saw
The large-area vacuum gripping system easily handles workpieces with a wide variety of formats and surfaces. Integrated check valves cause unused suction openings to close automatically.
More... More applicationsVacuum Handling Systems
Vacuum Lifting Device VacuMaster VHB for Loading a Saw
The vacuum lifting device VacuMaster VHB lifts wooden boards that weigh up to 500 kg.
More...Vacuum Tube Lifter JumboErgo Simplifies Loading Universal Boards into a CNC Machining Tool
The vacuum tube lifter JumboErgo with two FM-gripper provides correspondingly flexible loading and unloading of the CNC machine tool with universal boards. Because the beam is infinitely adjustable, the two gripper can be adapted to fit each universal board.
More... More applicationsVacuum Clamping Systems
Vacuum blocks for Italian manufacturers for the clamping and processing of various wooden workpieces
Vacuum blocks VC-S for the clamping and processing of various wooden workpieces. The vacuum blocks are equipped with elastomer suction plates.
More...VC-K1 Hose-Free Vacuum Block Clamping System for Clamping Wooden Boards in a CNC Machining Center
The VC-K1 clamping system is designed as a console table for initial equipment
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