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	Linear: Basic Cylinders

	Basic linear cylinders are used to provide straight-line, in/out linear movement for a variety of applications. Basic cylinders are available as single-acting and double-acting with single or double rod and non-rotating models. Body styles include crimped, round, or tie rod. Single-acting cylinders develop thrust in one direction and have lower air consumption compared with the equivalent size of double-acting cylinders. With a double-acting cylinder, air pressure may be alternately applied to provide force in both directions.

	Series: NCM, NCJ2, NCG, NCA1, CJ, CM2, CG1, MB, CSI, C85, and C95.

Linear: Compact Cylinders

A compact cylinder functions in the same manner as a basic cylinder with both single and double acting, single or double rod, and non-rotating models. However, SMC compact cylinders minimize space requirements by allowing for precise, direct mounting in the least amount of space possible.

Series: (N)CQ2, NCQ7, CQS, CU, and CUJ

Linear: Rodless Cylinders

Rodless cylinders differ from basic cylinders in that no piston rod extends outside the cylinder body. Instead, the internal piston is connected to an external carriage, by means of a magnetic or mechanical coupling system. SMC rodless cylinders are ideal for long stroke applications because they are unaffected by rod overhang, bending, piston binding, and uneven seal wear, and for use in confined areas where space is a premium.

Series: CY, REA, MY1, MY2, MY3

PIAB VGS™ 3010 - A new product design where high quality DURAFLEX™ suction cups are integrated with a patented vacuum cartridge based on the latest COAX™ ejector technology. The result is a vacuum gripper that makes selection, sizing and installation of a vacuum system easier, plus you will enjoy the benefits of a more cost-efficient and reliable vacuum system.

Benefits

Faster response time

Lower energy cost

Higher operation reliability

Easy selections and sizing- Knowledge about your specific vacuum flow, level or volume requirements are not required. Only feed pressure and the material being handled determine the optimal VGS™ 3010 for your application.

Improved grip, lifting capacity and wear resistance with DURAFLEX™ cups Provides up to 50% higher friction/ grip as compared to conventional cups.

	Simple installation and maintenance The VGS™ 3010 mounts easily to most extrusion and profile systems. All parts of the VGS™ 3010 are accessible and interchangeable.

	Flexible positioning - Once installed, the position of the VGS™ 3010 can be adjusted to accommodate changing handling conditions.
	Exceptional handling stability (Stabilizer) The Stabilizer reduces the need for using many suction cups for safe and stable lifting. It is used with suction cup models BX52P and BX75P. Adjustable supports create exceptional stability when handling items such as corrugated boxes, boards and sheets.

VGS™ 3010 with Duraflex™ suction cups can handle these materials more effectively than conventional cup and pump solutions.

Corrugated boxes/containers

Sheet Metal

Glass

Wood

Plastic

Small parts assembly and more ....


	Using a VGS™ 3010 with Stabilizer increases your ability to handle sharp convex and concave surfaces on a sheet and reduces the need for many cups.

	Handling bottles with one individual VGS™ 3010 OBL40x90 per bottle will increase your operational reliability.

VGS™ 3010 used for palletizing or depalletizing means a flexible, quick and easy changeover. The VGS™ 3010 eliminates the need to use multiple end effectors to handle material that changes size or position.

Build VGS™ 3010 according to your needs:

A - Choose the suction cup design

VGS™ 3010 consists of DURAFLEX™ suction cups manufactured in a specially developed polyurethane. DURAFLEX™ combines the soft elasticity of rubber with the exceptional wear resistance of polyurethane while also being non-marking.

B - Choose the hardness of the suction cup

Many of the cups are available in a version where the body and the sealing surface are of different hardness (dual durometer). This gives the cup both strength and stability as well as flexibility to adapt itself to uneven surfaces. Lower or dual durometer cups should be used for maximum friction/grip and sealing capability (reduced micro-leakage). Higher durometer cups should be used for maximum wear resistance and for longer cup life.

Use of molded fitting with removable thread insert :
Lower your cost by recycling the insert when changing the suction cup. The suction cup can be locked into place from under the cup with a socket-head wrench.

Suction cup option - Choose a cup with a stabilizer
(Available for BX52P AND BX75P)

For increased stability and for the flexibility to handle objects that are hard to grip with vacuum, a Stabilizer should be used. The supports are height-adjustable for different types of objects.

Stabilizer 50 fits suction cup BX52P
Stabilizer 75 fits suction cup BX75P

C - Choose vacuum cartridge

Choose cartridge Pi12-2, a 2-stage ejector with 1.5 scfm of vacuum flow, for minimum mounting dimension, handling non-porous material such as sheet metal or when using smaller suction cups.

Choose cartridge Pi12-3, a 3-stage ejector with more then 3 scfm of vacuum flow, for faster response, handling porous material such as corrugated or when using large suction cups.

Choose a blind plug (without vacuum cartridge), if the unit is to work as a "slave", i.e. vacuum is generated by another VGSTM3010 unit in the system.

D - Choose mounting and mounting orientation

Option 1 – Flush mount directly to a plate – Choose a top mount VGS™ 3010 with 4xM4 screws. It gives a strong and non-rotating installation, 5x1/8” plugs are included. This mounting option can’t be used if you choose a Stabilizer.

Option 2 – Mount the VGS™ 3010 with a M8 16 mm screw, used for flexible mounting orientation – Choose a factory installed 16 mm M8 screw that can be mounted in three different positions, top-side, left-side or right-side, 4x1/8” plugs are included. Left or right side mount will give you low installation height. A profile mounting kit is included.

Option 3 – Mount the VGS™ 3010 with a M8 27 mm screw, used for flexible mounting orientation – Choose a factory installed 27 mm M8 screw that can be mounted in three different positions, top-side, left-side or right-side, 4x1/8” plugs are included. Left or right side mount will give you low installation height. A profile mounting kit with a jam nut and spring tension washers is included for easy attachment to a profile system.

Examples:

The PIAB VGS™ 3010 vacuum grippers - The most cost-efficient and reliable vacuum system on the market, click here for more information.

	Linear: Rodless Cylinders

	Rodless cylinders differ from basic cylinders in that no piston rod extends outside the cylinder body. Instead, the internal piston is connected to an external carriage, by means of a magnetic or mechanical coupling system. SMC rodless cylinders are ideal for long stroke applications because they are unaffected by rod overhang, bending, piston binding, and uneven seal wear, and for use in confined areas where space is a premium.

	Series: CY, REA, MY1, MY2, MY3