VTCalc - Vacuum Cup Diameter Calculator app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Vuototecnica S.r.l.
First release : 27 Apr 2012
App size: 1010.47 Kb
VTCalc provides support for customers to find the right diameter of the suction cups by inserting the following data:
- mass to be lifted
- vacuum
- number of vacuum cups
- safety factor
- coefficient of friction
In the case of horizontal suction the coefficient of friction is equal to 1 while with vertical suction the value must be changed in relation to the workpiece surface to be lifted, e.g.:
0.1 for lubrificated surfaces
0.2 ÷ 0.3 for wet surfaces
0.5 for wood, glass, metal and marble
0.6 for rough surfaces
Safety factor must be equal to or greater than 2.
The result may be seen as a recommendation for the vacuum cup selection.
Vuototecnica Srl may not be held liable for any damages, direct or indirect, occuring from the use of this application.