Schmalz CobotPump electric vacuum pump, -0.6 bar, 3 kg

Electric vacuum pump versus compressed-air systems:

The Schmalz CobotPump is an electric vacuum generator designed for cobots that need vacuum gripping without a compressor or air line infrastructure. It contrasts with pneumatic vacuum systems that require a compressed-air supply, plumbing, and maintenance of external equipment.

• For facilities without compressed air infrastructure, the pump plugs directly into standard power, eliminating setup delays and compressed-air dependency.
• On cobot arms with tight mounting space, the 0.225 kg weight and universal quick-mount brackets reduce payload consumed by tooling, leaving more capacity for larger grippers or dual end effectors.
• In high-frequency pick-and-place lines handling parts up to 3 kg, the 1.6 l/min flow rate enables rapid vacuum cycles without waiting for pressure recovery.
• For lightweight collaborative cells where arm payload is constrained, the minimal gripper weight makes it suitable for Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB, Dobot, and igus cobot models without exceeding arm limits.
• On packaging and assembly lines where commissioning speed matters, the Plug and Work principle and optional URCap software reduce integration time versus traditional pneumatic setups.