A vacuum is a space that is free of matter such as air and gases. A vacuum is created by evacuating the air in a closed object. This creates a negative pressure compared to the air pressure (atmospheric pressure*).

The vacuum technology for lifting, tilting, turning and transporting workpieces is achieved with our lifting devices and systems as follows:

A vacuum is generated between the workpiece and one or more suction plates, which are sealed with gaskets, using a vacuum generator. Air is evacuated until the resulting negative pressure inside the suction plates is lower than the external atmospheric pressure. The external air pressure then presses the workpiece securely against the grippers (suction plates with seals). The load capacity of the grippers is increased when the pressure difference between atmospheric pressure and negative pressure in the suction plates increases.

*Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted on a surface by the weight of the air column from the earth's surface to the atmosphere.

Companies see the handling of airtight and partially porous workpieces made of glass, metal, wood and many other materials using vacuum technology as a key competence for increasing efficiency. Vacuum technology makes it possible to precisely position heavy and large-format workpieces and optimize the material flow. It offers significant added value through partial automation and fast and safe transport processing. This meets the objectives of the lean production approach and helps to save time and costs. In addition, vacuum technology improves occupational safety and health protection, as the physical strain caused by manual lifting processes is significantly reduced. Personnel requirements are also reduced. Against the backdrop of an increasingly ageing workforce, combined with a shortage of labor and concerns about the next generation, we provide adequate relief with our extensive vacuum expertise.

The innovative vacuum solutions and vacuum components from euroTECH are a modern, safe and efficient answer to the challenges of the future when handling your workpieces and transported goods. At the same time, they meet the requirements of today's labor market for a modern industrial workplace. So this is exactly the right time to find out more about our range of vacuum lifters, lifting devices and components.

Almost all airtight and slightly porous materials are suitable for vacuum handling using our vacuum solutions. One prerequisite is that there is sufficient surface area for suction on the workpiece.

For workpieces with an airtight surface and manual handling, using a vacuum generator such as a dry-running vacuum pump or an ejector at 60% vacuum (-0.6 bar), a 0.3 kg load capacity can be achieved with double safety per cm² area. With an oil-lubricated vacuum pump at 80% vacuum (-0.8 bar), a 0.4 kg load capacity with double safety per cm² area can be achieved.

Depending on the air permeability of the material, porous workpieces can be transported manually using a blower with a safety overrunning flywheel or with a vacuum pump with battery buffering.

In addition to the versatile standard models of our vacuum lifters and lifting devices, which are ideal for most requirements, we specialize in developing customer-oriented handling solutions. As a flexible manufacturer of vacuum solutions and components, each of our model series can be adapted to your individual lifting tasks and workpieces. All the necessary skills and departments are bundled in our company and enable innovative solutions from a single source, right up to large-scale and semi-automated system construction.

Comprehensive service such as after-sales, training, commissioning, UVV inspections of hoists and light overhead cranes are a matter of course for us.

When it comes to components and accessories, euroTECH sets high standards in terms of ecology and economy. Seals and suction plates are usually inseparably connected. When they wear out, they have to be disposed of and replaced together. Our intelligent solution: the base plate remains fitted. Only the worn seals are removed and replaced with new ones. Another advantage of euroTECH's removable gaskets is that they can be combined from an extensive range of gaskets in different materials and sizes to suit different surfaces. Seals in three sizes, with four different mountings and a variety of different materials can be combined with each other, including the three main materials NBR black, NBR gray and silicone. This results in an infinite number of possible combinations. This saves costs and time when handling the components and protects the environment.

Find out more about our vacuum components and the unique and modular suction plate system from euroTECH.

Three categories of vacuum generators are available for generating vacuum at the suction plates:

The vacuum pump includes:
- Dry-running rotary vane pump
- Oil-lubricated rotary vane pump
- Water ring pump

The vacuum ejector includes:
- Multi-stage ejectors
- Inline ejectors
- Multi-circuit ejectors 

Vacuum blower

To protect the surfaces of your workpieces during suction and transportation, euroTECH offers the tried and tested MTC protective covers for vacuum cups. Originally developed over 20 years ago for handling sensitive glass surfaces, the MTC suction plate covers are also ideally suited for vacuum handling of almost all workpieces. They leave hardly any marks on sensitive surfaces and suction cup marks are avoided as far as possible. This is particularly important for surfaces with a high-gloss finish. The very light MTCs are tear-resistant, adaptable, breathable and lint-free. The MTCs are simply pulled onto the seals of the vacuum cups and are available in all sizes.

Porous materials such as soft wood fiber boards are difficult to vacuum. They are particularly sensitive, can break and require gentle handling. euroTECH develops individual solutions such as the needle gripper especially for the semi-automated handling of porous materials. The lifting devices with needle gripper technology are adapted to the demanding requirements of porous materials and enable precise and relieving handling without vacuum technology.