If you follow us on the blog, you know that vacuum applications require special attention when it comes to selecting components and integration methods. The same is also true when we need to replace old vacuum cups and generators, due to wear and tear or changes in equipment and production.
This is not a problem in itself because it is not too complex to find the replacement component, rather it is a matter of stopping and thinking about the options. In particular, the question to ask yourself is: why choose the same part used up to that point without asking yourself what really changed, what are the new requirements and what is new in the market?
The choice of suction cups always requires considerations of material and size. If you use silicone cups to handle hot plastic parts, you might consider using alternative materials such as Benz compound, which can handle similar temperatures but with less wear.
You should also consider using multifunctional and more energy-efficient vacuum generators (integrated energy saving) that lead to significant savings in the long term, even though the initial cost may be higher.
The same concept applies when choosing pumps and valves: newer, more efficient technologies that may not have been available at the time of the original installation can improve performance and energy savings. It seems logical, but we do not always stop to think about it, we rush to replace the part, trying to save as much as possible, without relying on a good consultant.
Instead, centralised pumps with large suction capacity could be replaced by smaller, more efficient decentralised vacuum sources and valves designed specifically for vacuum applications rather than pneumatic valves could increase overall system performance.
A comprehensive understanding of the application situation is crucial, because a single consultation can bring a thousand benefits. An in-depth understanding of specific requirements enables optimised solutions, which not only improve performance but also lead to significant long-term savings.
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