ZP2 Vertical Entry
ZP2 series vacuum pads are available in 38 diameters from 2 to 340mm and offer a variety of pad materials and designs to choose from. The ZP2 series was designed to standardize special products designed for the ZP series. Pad types include miniature pads, compact pads, nozzle pads, multi-bellows pads, sponge pads, mark-free pads, oval pad variations, and heavy-duty pad variations.
ZP2-T*MU/EU, Flat Vacuum Pad w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*MU/EU flat vacuum pads are purchased by operators working with tight machine enclosures, low-clearance transfer presses, and micro-automation cells. This series is designed to address both width and height constraints. The MU minimizes the footprint, while the EU does the same for the Z-axis height, allowing robotic tubing to fit into tight gaps.
ZP2-T*AU, Flat Short-type Pad with Adapter, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*AU pads provide a leak-free metal adapter and micro-pad to handle components smaller than 2mm such as bare silicon chips, surface-mount resistors, and micro-gears.
ZP2-T*AN, Nozzle Pad with Adapter, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*AN suction cups pair a soft elastomer nozzle with a rigid metallic vertical stem. The elastomer tip won't scratch delicate glass lenses or sensors, while the standard threaded metal base allows it to easily screw into standard automation tooling plates. It is used to handle tiny, irregularly shaped micro-components in medical optics, hearing aid manufacturing, and aerospace sensors.
ZP2-T*MT, Thin Flat Pad w/Groove, w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*MT suction cups have a sealing skirt that prevents wrinkling on thin films like those used for lithium-ion battery pouches. The complete assembly adds the benefit of integrated one-touch push-to-connect fittings and optional spring buffers, allowing users to deploy soft-touch film grippers without having to manually pipe and seal third-party fittings to the pad base.
ZP2-T*MB, Bellows Pad w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
The ZP2-T*MB bellows pad uses an asymmetrical rubber pad to pivot and mate with sloped surfaces. The complete vertical-entry assembly pairs the pivoting pad with fixed vertical stem giving the robot a rigid handling point while the pad itself does the swiveling. Its use cases include sloped automotive dashboard panels, and consumer appliances with sweeping curves.
ZP2-T*W, Oval Pad w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
The ZP2-T*W oval pad with adapter has metal adapters that feature anti-rotation locking mechanisms, making them ideal for lifting products with narrow aluminum profiles because the oval pad stays perfectly aligned with the workpiece and doesn't spin or twist on its vertical axis during rapid robotic movements.
ZP2-T*W, Oval Pad, Non-Rotating w/Buffer, Vertical Vacuum Entry
The ZP2-T*W oval pad non-rotating w/buffer has a spring-loaded buffer to cushion the impact against fragile or uneven parts. To prevent the oval cup from twisting out of alignment, this buffer is built with a hex-shaped stem, allowing it to compress up and down smoothly without spinning.
ZP2-T*U, Flat Pad, w/Ball Spine Buffer, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*U flat pads have a metal adapter that is engineered to have an outer diameter no larger than the cup itself so that when multiple suction cups are placed very close together to grip an array of parts simultaneously, the standard mounting hex-nuts don't get in the way. This allows for dense, tightly packed robotic gripping arrays for medical device assembly, PCB handling, and electronics manufacturing.
ZP2-T*S, Sponge Pad w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
ZP2-T*S sponge pads have metallic backing plates and vertical stems that are reinforced to handle the shear forces of swinging heavy lumber or stone. They are sourced by material handlers working with textured or porous surfaces, including drywall, rough stone, brick, and raw lumber.
ZP2-TF*HB, Heavy Duty Bellows Ball Joint Pad w/Buffer, Vertical Entry
ZP2-TF*HB heavy duty bellows pads are reinforced and paired with high-flow vertical metal stems that allow air to evacuate quickly, ensuring a powerful grip on large, curved surfaces such as hot tubs, appliance housings, or curved windshields.
ZP2-TF*H, Heavy Duty Flat w/Rib Ball Joint Pad w/Buffer, Vertical Entry
ZP2-TF*H heavy duty flat pads are oversized, threaded, and machined from high-strength structural steel or aluminum so that when a gantry swings a 100-lb steel plate, the metal vertical adapter can handle the lateral shear force.
ZP2-T*J Bellows Cup (2.5/3.5 stage) with adapter
ZP2-T*ZJ bellows pads feature a standard 1.5-fold bellows that acts as a localized pneumatic shock absorber. The rubber pad provides vertical mechanical compliance, allowing engineers to use a cost-effective rigid vertical mounting stem.
ZP2-T*ZJ, 4.5 Stage Bellows Pad, Vertical Vacuum Inlet w/Adapter
ZP2-T*ZJ bellows pads feature a standard 1.5-fold bellows that acts as a localized pneumatic shock absorber. The rubber pad provides vertical mechanical compliance, allowing engineers to use a cost-effective rigid vertical mounting stem.
ZPT, Heavy Duty Flat w/Rib or Bellows Pad w/Adapter, Vertical Entry
This assembly pairs thick-walled, heavy-lifting pads with a rigid, fixed vertical metal stem in order to provide solid lateral shear-force resistance and maximum structural stability so that heavy loads stay locked in place during rapid horizontal transfers.
ZPT, Heavy Duty Flat w/Rib or Bellows Pad w/Buffer, Vertical Entry
This unit takes the heavy-lifting capability of a ribbed or thick bellows pad and integrates it with a heavy-duty, spring-loaded vertical shock absorber that provides the lifting force required for the job while safely absorbing the impact of robotic arms and compensating for uneven workpiece heights. It is used to move large, sensitive parts such as architectural glass panes and automotive windshields.