Safe and Ergonomic Handling of Glass Panels Using Vacuum Grippers

The gripper is equipped with continuous vacuum monitoring. This constantly monitors the vacuum pressure in the suction cups and ensures that the required holding force is maintained at all times.
In addition, a load monitoring system ensures maximum safety: the design prevents the glass pane from being dropped accidentally whilst in the air. The component can only be released once the gripper has been relieved of load – for example, after the pane has been safely set down. This reliably prevents dangerous situations for the operator and the surrounding area.
A key safety feature is the dual-circuit system. The gripper has two independent vacuum circuits, each operating with several suction cups. Just two suction cups per circuit are sufficient to ensure a secure grip.
The gripper allows for 90° swivelling, which is particularly crucial when switching between horizontal and vertical orientations of glass panes.
The operator can guide the gripper directly on the component, i.e. on the glass pane itself. This direct guidance enables particularly precise positioning, improves control over the movement and significantly reduces physical strain.
Advantages of vacuum grippers:
- secure and damage-free handling of smooth components
- high process reliability through vacuum and load monitoring
- ergonomic working and reduced strain on the operator
- flexible operation
In applications such as this, vacuum grippers demonstrate how safety, ergonomics and process stability can be effectively combined.