Vacuum Pipettes and Suction Pickups
Tweezers
Vacuum pipettes and suction pickups lift components by negative pressure when a tweezer tip finds no graspable edge or the surface must not be touched. Hand pipettes generate the vacuum with a bellows or plunger, while stationary units draw it from a vacuum line. Suction nozzles are available in 3, 6, 9 and 12.7 mm, straight and bent, suction cups from 3.56 to 19.05 mm diameter; ESD versions are dissipative to IEC 61340-5-1 at 10⁶ to 10⁹ Ω. The category holds 21 articles, mainly from A1-ESD plus Bernstein and C.K.
| Design | Size | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Straight suction nozzle | 3, 6, 9 and 12.7 mm | standard pickup of SMD components |
| Bent suction nozzle | 12.7 mm | lateral access and access at a viewing angle |
| Suction cup | 3.56 to 19.05 mm | smooth component surfaces and modules |
| Vacuum pipette with hand bellows | set with 4 cups, 3 to 10 mm | placement and test bench |
| Double head lifter | load capacity 60 kg | panels, plates and large assemblies |
Typical applications: Picking and placing SMD components without mechanical clamping force; handling ICs, displays and filters with smooth surfaces; placement in prototype and small series production; test and measurement benches with frequent component changes; cleanroom and laboratory handling of sensitive parts; moving panels and plates with the suction lifter.
