Vacuum automation is a must in the food industry

Automated, hygienic handling

Whether unpackaged meat, baked pasta or fragile products such as eggs: Schmalz suction cups and grippers adapt perfectly and enable automated, hygienic handling.

The mGrip finger gripper offers an innovative and versatile solution for the safe handling of food products in automated processes. Thanks to flexible configuration options and modular construction with different finger sizes, variable positions and opening angles, the mGrip offers maximum gripping stability and adaptability. The hygienic design (IP69K) makes the gripper suitable for direct food processing. Contamination risk is reduced by the absence of additional drives and by the closed pneumatic circuit. The mGrip is ideal for handling fragile, organic products with different shapes and properties.

Dry products 

For the handling of cookies, for example, the SFG flow gripper is a suitable solution. The compact, modular gripper with FDA-compliant silicone contact elements was specially developed for handling dry products such as wafers, cookies and candies. The high suction power in combination with the flexible sealing lip ensures safe handling even with structured surfaces and height differences. Because the suction cup can be removed without tools, the gripper is easy and quick to clean.

Vulnerable products 

Sorting, transferring or packaging: suction cups enable safe handling of fragile products. Whether muffins, cookies, chocolates or eggs, the suction cups adapt perfectly to different surfaces, are made of FDA-compliant materials, prevent leakage and ensure high process safety. The high adaptability makes the suction cups ideal for dynamic packaging processes. The soft and flexible sealing lip adapts to the deformations of the packaging. This ensures reliable sealing and safe handling.

In addition to vacuum automation, manual handling with vacuum of packaging units is also essential within the food processing industry. The JumboFlex hose lifter effortlessly lifts and moves bags, boxes and other workpieces up to 50 kilograms. The ergonomic design reduces physical strain and the quick gripper changeover ensures smooth processes when handling different workpieces. In addition, the Palvac Sprint is a great solution for handling materials in hygienic and humid areas. The stainless steel design, wipeable protective cover, a design with few gaps and a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms makes the lifter ideal for use in areas with strict hygiene standards.