Vacuum Array Gripper Pack
tools needed
The Vacuum Array Gripper Pack is an add-on to
the Vacuum Gripper Starter Kit used to build Array
Configurations with up to 4 cups. It is intended
to provide a basic understanding of construction
concepts for Vacuum Cup Array Configurations and
to provoke ideas for alternative configurations.
See page 2 for 3 Array Configuration examples.
3 mm Hex Key
Scissors/Knife to cut tubing to length
The Array Pack includes:
1 2.5 m of Pneumatic supply tubing
2 4 Barbed cup mount fittings
2
3 1 Slotted extrusion
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3
4 6 Extrusion nuts
5 10 M4 x 10mm screws
6 2 Pneumatic “Y” fittings
7 1 Pneumatic “T” fitting
8
4
8 2 Slotted cup mounts
9 3 small bag-lip vacuum cups
10 3 medium vacuum cups
6
11 3 large bag-lip vacuum cups
5
11
10
7
9
Array Configuration Examples - See Page 2 for instructions
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Array Configuration Examples
2 cup Array
4 cup Array
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The Vacuum Gripper Starter Kit includes the fourth vacuum cup of each size.
Additional or alternate cups are available through your local authorized
Rethink Robotics distributor. Any G1/4 Male Threaded Cup will work
with this pack.
Barbed cup mount fittings accommodate 3-5mm thick plates.
Small and Medium bag-lip vacuum cups are suitable for handling bags and
pouches.
Medium vacuum cups are suitable for for uneven and
porous surfaces such as cardboard, etc
Use the Array Kt to experiment and build the vacuum
gripper that will work best for your application.
4 cup Array with
slotted extrusion
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P/N: 41537
12/2013
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