VB30M Silicone and Nitrile Vacuum Suction Cups
Compact bellows vacuum cups for automated pick-and-place of flat or slightly uneven workpieces. The bellows shape helps compensate for small height differences while maintaining a stable seal.
Recommended applications by model
VB30M-S Silicone
• Suitable for clean sheet metal, stainless-steel and aluminum parts, glass, smooth plastic parts, coated panels and thin workpieces.
• Recommended for higher-temperature handling, molding or forming processes, packaging machinery and automation where a flexible cup is helpful.
• Silicone operating temperature shown in the technical image: -30°C to 200°C.
VB30M-N Nitrile Rubber
• Suitable for steel plate, sheet metal, machined metal parts, smooth plastic parts and general industrial workpieces.
• Recommended for repetitive handling where abrasion resistance is important, including stamping, loading/unloading, sorting and transfer stations.
• The nitrile rubber material is better suited to dry or lightly oily industrial surfaces than the silicone model.
Surface and selection notes
• Best results are obtained on smooth, non-porous or only slightly uneven surfaces.
• Rough, porous, heavily textured, sharp-edged or strongly curved workpieces may not seal reliably; test the actual part before production use.
• Holding force depends on vacuum level, surface finish, workpiece weight, acceleration, mounting direction and safety factor.
• Model images show dimensions and technical drawings.
VB30M-S or VB30M-N: choose the contact material
VB30M-S and VB30M-N share the VB30M family name but identify different contact materials. Select for the actual workpiece surface and process, then verify the mounting drawing.
| Selection detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| VB30M-S Silicone | Check heat exposure and the surface finish required on the handled part. |
| VB30M-N Nitrile Rubber | Check oil exposure and wear conditions on the industrial workpiece. |
| Same family, different material | Do not carry a material temperature limit or chemical-compatibility assumption from one option to the other. |
Does VB30M specify a guaranteed lifting capacity?
No. Establish usable holding force using the actual vacuum, seal quality, load direction and acceleration, with an appropriate safety factor. The family code alone is not a payload rating.
Related selection references
Compare the drawings and intended function; these references are not a statement of direct interchangeability.
Model / configuration / SKU
| Model / configuration | SKU |
|---|---|
| VB30M-S Silicone | 4973750689884 |
| VB30M-N Nitrile Rubber | 4973750689885 |