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SMC Vacuum Generator, Industrial Equipment - ZL112A

This vacuum generator is a Compact pneumatic multistage ejector designed for industrial automation and material-handling tasks. It creates vacuum from a compressed-air supply to pick, hold or evacuate workpieces and compatible gases, operating within typical factory pneumatic systems and control panels.

Features & Benefits

• Maximum suction flow rate 100 l/min increases throughput
  Air consumption 57 l/min reduces supply demand
  Peak vacuum pressure −84 kPa enables strong hold
  Supply pressure range 0.2 to 0.5 MPa supports variable systems
  Weight 180 g minimises payload on gantries and end-of-arm tooling
  Three-stage diffuser improves suction consistency

Applications

• Suitable for pick-and-place machines in automation cells
  Ideal for suction grippers on robotic arms and cobots
  Used with conveyor pick stations for electronics assembly
  Can be used for leak evacuation in pneumatic test rigs
  Suitable for end-of-arm tooling in mechanical handling systems

What supply voltages are supported for integrated valves and switches?

Control components accept DC voltages including 24V, 12 V, 6 V, 5V and 3V depending on the electrical entry and valve option.

How quickly does it achieve a working vacuum in a sealed volume?

Typical time to reach −80 kPa in a 1 L sealed tank is around 7.0 s at standard conditions.

What exhaust options exist for installation flexibility?

Exhaust can be via silencer or ported options (Rc 1/2, G 1/2, 1/2-14 NPT) to suit cabinet or open installation with appropriate back-pressure limits.

How is maintenance performed on the Air intake and silencer?

The suction cover and silencer cover are removable without tools for filter and sound-absorbing material replacement, reducing servicing time.

What environmental and mechanical limits affect installation?

Operating temperature range is 5 to 50 °C with no condensation
vibration and impact tolerances vary with fitted pressure switch.