EMS Vacuum Pick-Up System

The vacuum pick-up system positively and precisely lifts parts varying in size from microscopic to weighing several ounces. 

• Parts are handled without risk of damage or contamination. 
• Defects caused by pinching, scratching or marking are eliminated. 
• Critical surfaces are fully protected. 
• Productivity is increased as parts are handled faster and with greater accuracy.

The complete system consists of a pencil-size probe, an assortment of stainless steel needle tips to match the work, set of seven vacuum cups for heavier parts, a vacuum-in-line filter and a compact U/L approved vacuum generator.

The system is powered by a 230V, 50Hz cycle low wattage vibrating pump.

Accessories 

• 1.2m of lightweight plastic hose
• in-line filter
• five assorted stainless steel needle tips
• three rubberised vacuum cup tips 

Setup and tip selection

• Attach the short piece of tubing to the vacuum generator unit.
• Attach the in-line-filter to the short piece of tubing previously attached.
• Attach the long tubing to the in-line filter.
• Attach the pencil size probe to the tubing.
• Select and attach needle tip to probe.
• Plug unit into any 230V electrical outlet and turn on by twisting the thumb wheel switch located in the power cord.

You are now ready to use your new vacuum pick-up system.

• Select a tip according to pick-up requirements. 

  • The size of the needle selected depends on the size of the article for pick-up. 

  • The small vacuum cups may be put at the end of the needle for wafer handling.

• Direct the vacuum to the tip by placing your index finger over the hole located on the probe.
• Adjust the vacuum by turning the knob located on the top of the vacuum generator

Correcting Vacuum Chatter

These units are adjusted at the factory to optimise pumping. However, line voltage variations may cause the pump to chatter.

To eliminate this chatter:

1. Turn the knob located on the top of the generator in a CLOCKWISE direction until the chattering 
2. Release the set screw holding the knob.
3. Turn the knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the maximum position.
4. Tighten the set screw.

After-market Accessories

• 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
• Vacuum pick-up system tubing, 1.2m
• 230V Pump for vacuum pick-up system