Electrostatic charges and the resulting uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD) cause irreversible damage to electronic components such as chips or circuit boards. Schmalz therefore offers handling solutions specifically for the electronics industry - for example vacuum suction pads made of NBR-ESD. They are made of a special dissipative material that reliably protects sensitive components from damage by dissipating static electricity quickly and safely. They are available as flat and bellows suction pads in various geometries and dimensions.

Schmalz has the new SCPM compact ejectors in its portfolio for flexible, on-demand vacuum generation. Not only are they particularly small and powerful, they are also available in different versions and can be blocked as a terminal. Special versions are also suitable for use in combination with an external vacuum supply.

The FSTIm spring plunger is also designed for handling tasks in the electronics industry. It ensures gentle handling of sensitive workpieces and is also available in an electrically conductive version. Schmalz also offers the SCG and SCGS flow grippers for reliable gripping of PCBs and other electronic parts. Both versions can be equipped with various suction pads, which are also available as NBR ESD versions. This reliably prevents electrostatic discharge. The SUF vacuum suction pad is recommended for flat workpieces. It can be used universally thanks to the wide range of material options and is also available as a dissipative version.

With the compact Cobotpump ECBPM, Schmalz will also be presenting an addition to its product family of electric vacuum generators at Productronica. This is specially designed for automated small parts handling with a single suction gripper and is suitable for use with collaborative robots with a payload of up to three kilograms. The vacuum is generated purely electrically and therefore without compressed air. This eliminates the need for conventional tubing, which simplifies use, particularly in mobile robotics. as