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info@nortrade.hu | +36 1 421 4032
Vacuum is used in Industrial Automation applications, especially handling & packaging and manufacturing. Vacuum allows varied size and shaped objects to be picked up or held without any damage or bruising to the component. Our range includes single stage and multi stage vacuum pumps, flat and bellows cups and supporting vacuum accessories.
Our range of vacuum pumps are offered in both single stage and multi-stage products allowing you to select the correct pump for your application.
Our vacuum cups are offered from 6mm to 150mm diameters, in both silicon or nitrile, with flat or bellows options.
Our range of electro-mechanical and electronic switches allow you to monitor your vacuum levels helping to ensure your process is efficient and optimised.
We offer a range of accessories to fully support our vacuum cups and bellows including flexible connectors and level compensators.
We offer complete vacuum technology solutions: vacuum generators (ejectors) for creating vacuum from compressed air, vacuum pumps for higher capacity, suction cups and pads for gripping various materials (metal, glass, cardboard, plastic), vacuum switches for system monitoring, and accessories (filters, valves, fittings).
A vacuum ejector (Venturi principle) uses compressed air to create vacuum — compact, no moving parts, fast response time, ideal for decentralized point-of-use applications. A vacuum pump (mechanical) is driven by an electric motor — provides greater suction capacity, more energy-efficient for high-volume applications, but larger and requires more maintenance. For small-quantity gripping, use an ejector; for large systems, a pump is recommended.
Vacuum gripping utilizes atmospheric pressure differential: vacuum is created between the suction cup and the workpiece (typically -0.6 to -0.8 bar), and atmospheric pressure presses the workpiece against the suction cup. Advantages: leaves no marks on the workpiece, suitable for flat and slightly curved surfaces, fast gripping/releasing.
Factors to consider: workpiece material (flat cup for smooth surfaces, bellows/ribbed cup for porous or uneven materials), workpiece weight (determines cup size and number — always calculate with at least a 2x safety factor), surface smoothness, and operating speed. NorTrade engineers help with design based on your application — request a quote.
When designing and operating pneumatic systems in the EU, the following standards apply: ISO 4414 (general pneumatic safety requirements), EN ISO 13849 (safety controls within machines), and compliance with the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive. Key principles: the system must always be depressurized before maintenance, maximum operating pressure is determined by the weakest component, and the pressure rating of pipes/hoses must be regularly inspected.
According to the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure: shut off the air supply at the main valve, then release residual pressure from the system through the exhaust valve. Verify with a pressure gauge that the pressure is truly zero, and only then perform any work. Never work on a pressurized system.
Send us the original part’s manufacturer code (part number) via the Get a Quote form or email to info@nortrade.hu. Our engineers will identify the product and provide the exact Norgren equivalent, price, and delivery time.
Norgren products are manufactured according to ISO and other international standards, so ISO-standard cylinders, fittings, and valves are physically compatible with same standard products from other manufacturers. NorTrade engineers help with cross-referencing — we provide exact cross-references and technical comparisons. Request a quote.
