Suction Cups for Pick-and-Place & Vacuum Handling

Suction Cups for Pick-and-Place, Handling & Packaging Systems

Kaybin manufactures custom suction cups for pick-and-place systems, robotic handling, packaging lines and vacuum lifting equipment. Supplied to drawing or sample, each cup is engineered for stable grip, controlled release and surface protection in high-cycle industrial use.

Used in automated packaging, bottling, material handling and robotics where consistent vacuum performance and repeatable placement are required.

Function & Typical Applications

• Grip on smooth or lightly textured surfaces
• Handling bottles, containers, cartons, film, sheets and components
• Installed on pick-and-place arms, case packers, palletisers and vacuum lifters
• Helps reduce slippage, mis-picks and surface marking

Material Options

Compound selection is matched to media exposure, temperature and wear conditions:

• NBR (Nitrile): general industrial and oil resistance
• EPDM: hot water, steam and weather exposure
• Neoprene (CR): abrasion and balanced chemical resistance
• Natural Rubber: high grip and flexibility
• Silicone: elevated temperature and non-tainting applications
• FKM: aggressive chemical environments

Material suitability is confirmed during application review.

Operating Conditions

Designed for:

• Continuous or high-cycle automated handling
• Repeated compression and release cycles
• Contact with plastics, glass, metal and coated packaging
• Washdown or cleaning environments (compound dependent)
• Temperature and chemical exposure matched to elastomer selection

Engineering Details Required

Provide:

• Application and product surface (glass / PET / carton / film / metal)
• Cup style (flat / bellows / deep) and diameter
• Mounting type (threaded, insert or adapter)
• Vacuum level (if known) and cycle rate
• Temperature and cleaning chemicals
• Special requirements (mark-free, anti-static, food-contact review, colour coding)

Kaybin confirms compound, geometry and mounting interface before manufacture to ensure stable grip and consistent handling performance.