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Vacuum Technology for Processes in the Primary Packaging Sector

In this step, vacuum suction cups from Schmalz place goods in their primary packaging. Suction cups are also used to open the packaging, hold it in place or shape it. The food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries have the highest standards for suction cup materials. Schmalz offers suction cups made of FDA-compliant materials. These materials can be cleaned with the standard cleaning agents typically used the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Vacuum Technology for Processes in the Secondary Packaging Sector

In this step, vacuum technology from Schmalz is used to open the outer packaging and set the primary-packed product into the outer packaging. Vacuum technology is used in virtually all processes in the secondary packaging sector: case packing, blister packing, form-fill-seal (FSS) processes and cardboard packaging. The grippers have to flexibly adapt to different packaging materials. Plastic films can only be gripped by suction cups with particularly flexible sealing lips. Porous, abrasive cardboard boxes require suction cups with excellent sealing properties and particularly long service lives.

Vacuum Technology for Processes in the End of Line Palletizing Sector

During End of Line Palletizing (EOLP), packed products are placed on pallets and prepared for shipping. Vacuum technology from Schmalz can implement these processes manually or automatically. The deciding factors in efficient workflows are reliable operation for many hours at a time and the adaptability of the grippers, as well as positioning accuracy for palletizing. Entire product layers can be moved automatically with a layer gripping system SPZ or the area gripping systems FXC and FMP. The gripping system doesn’t have to be completely covered with products. The gripping system can be adapted to the individual requirements of the process. In addition, the area gripping systems are so flexible that they can move different products without requiring a gripper change.

Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. Schmalz products are used all over the world, for example in applications in the logistics industry, the automotive industry, the electronics sector or in furniture production. The wide range of products in the Vacuum Automation unit includes individual components such as suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters and crane systems for industrial and handicraft applications.. With the Energy Storage unit, Schmalz has created a new pillar in the field of stationary energy storage.
With comprehensive consulting, a focus on innovation and first-class quality, Schmalz offers its customers long-lasting benefits. Schmalz’s intelligent solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization.
With its own locations and its sales partners, Schmalz is represented in more than 80 countries and in all important markets. The family owned company has around 1,500 employees at its headquarters in Glatten (in the Black Forest region of Germany) and its 18 subsidiaries worldwide.
Schmalz’ US headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., has been in operation since 1993 and employs more than 70 people.