VTCalc - Vacuum Cup Diameter Calculator

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.