PELCO Vacuum Pick-up System

Created by Karen Darley, Modified on Mon, 6 May at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Patrick

Handle and transport grids and wafers without the use of tweezers. 


Not for wet or corrosive materials. 

Use this system for picking up delicate lightweight material with finger-controlled vacuum. Attach various hollow needle tips (5 with system) or rubber cups (3 with system) onto the pick-up pen. Use easy finger control for picking up or releasing. 

The PELCO Vacuum Pick-Up System is powered by a 110V, 60 Hz or 220V, 50Hz cycle low wattage vibrator-type pump. The unit comes fully assembled except for the accessories. The accessories consist of 3cm of lightweight plastic hose, an in-line filter, five assorted stainless-steel tips, 3 cups and a Vacuum Pick-up Pen. 


The in-line filter is placed adjacent to the pump with the 30cm plastic hose following. The individual needles are used according to the customer’s pick-up requirements. The size of the needle selected depends on the size of the article for pick-up. If soft, easily-marred wafers are to be picked up, the small vacuum cups may be put at the end of the needle. 


After turning the unit on, the Vacuum Pick-Up Pen is held in a similar way to a pen, with the index finger near the opening. To “pick up” an object, the index finger is placed over the hole so that vacuum is drawn through the needle or cup. The object is then released by lifting the index finger off the opening. The procedure is repeated until the work is completed.


Accessories and replacement items are available:

  • In-line Filter
  • Vacuum Cup, 0.400” dia.
  • Vacuum Cup, 0.250” dia.
  • Vacuum Cup, 0.140” dia.
  • Tip 12 Gauge, 0.093” dia.
  • Tip 16 Gauge, 0.0415” dia.
  • Tip 18 Gauge, 0.0315” dia.
  • Tip 20 Gauge, 0.022” dia.
  • Vacuum Pick-Up Pen only, each
  • Vacuum Pick-Up System Tubing 4’
  • 110V Pump for Vacuum Pick-up System
  • 220V Pump for Vacuum Pick-up System

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