EcoCup

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The Worlds First Electric

Vacuum Cup

The Worlds First Electric Vacuum Cup

EcoCup

creates vacuum without AIR!

Great for pick-and-place applications of flat,

rigid, non-porous parts, including plastic, glass,
solar panels, and electronics, as well as other
consumer goods with smooth, flat surfaces.

The OLD way

with a Typical Pneumatic Setup
CONTROLLER
COMPRESSOR

The EcoCup features:

Light-switch operation
Ultra-fast actuation
Noise-free operation
Easy installation and setup
Reduced maintenance costs
Easy optional mounting to Scara robots
Eliminated risk of air-borne contaminants
and tested to over 5 million cycles.

VACUUM

VALVE

CUP

The NEW way

No fittings,

Using the new EcoCup no valves, no hoses,

CONTROLLER

no compressor, and

EcoCup

absolutely no AIR!

EcoCup EC40 Electric Vacuum Cup Assembly

4

M12 4-PIN (MALE)

CONNECTOR FACE VIEW
1: NOT USED
2: NOT USED
3: -0 VDC
4: +24 VDC

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Patent Pending

[1.38]
34.9

M12 4-PIN (MALE)

CONNECTOR
(ECOCUP MOUNT)

Vacuum Level
Actuation Time

VC-EC40-45N
169 mbar [5 inHg]
25 ms

Temperature Range 5 ~ 60C [41 ~ 140F]

Duty Cycle
Voltage

50% ( On, Off)

Max (G) Allowed

Specifications

[2.11]
53.5 [1.59]
40.4

(120s per cycle max)

2
1

24 VDC

Current

0.5 Amp

Weight

0.12 kg [0.25 lb]

Static Load (lb)

[1.63]
41.3

G=

Acceleration Force
Static Load (Part Weight)

EcoCup EC40 Electric Vacuum Cup - Operation

Holding Capacity

VC-EC40-45N

Recommended Load

<0.45kg [1.0 lb]

Loads from 0.45kg [1.0 lb] up to 1.81kg [4.0 lb] max.

may be used with longer movement times.
(See chart in drawing area for greater detail).

Operating Instructions:
1. Set cup on smooth, flat surface of part.
2. Apply 24VDC to Pins 3 and 4 on M12 connector.
(Center of cup lifts, creating vacuum)
3. Release voltage and part is released.

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The Worlds First Electric Vacuum Cup

EcoCup EC40 Optional Scara Robot Mounting Plate
[1.97]
50.0
45

CBORE for
M6 SHCS1
(4) Places

M8 3-PIN (MALE)
CONNECTOR
(CABLE PURCHASED
SEPARATELY)

[2.48]
63.0

[.24]
6.0
CBORE

[.50]
12.7

M12 4-PIN (FEMALE)

CONNECTOR
W/ROTATING
COUPLING

Model
VC-EC40-SRM50

4
[2.50]
63.4

Weight
111g [3.9 oz.]

M8 3-PIN (MALE)
CONNECTOR
FACE VIEW
1: NOT USED
3: -0 VDC
4: +24 VDC

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25.4

EcoCup EC40 Optional Apple Core Mounting

[.50]
12.7

[1.00]
25.4

[2.08]
53.0
[.50]
12.7
[.25]
6.4

Model
VC-EC40-ACM50

Shown with DE-STA-CO

MSA Series Swivel Arm

Weight
40g [1.4 oz.]

EcoCup EC40 M12 4-Pin Connector with Rotating Coupling

(Contact DE-STA-CO for Custom Solutions)
PG9
THREAD

[.60]
15.2

[.16]
4.0
MAX

Model
Turck #FKM 4.4-0.5

Weight
14g [0.5 oz.]

Shown with custom plate for array mounting

Dimensions and technical information are subject to change without notice

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