Pneumatically Operated Bottle Handling

Simmatic featured a promotional advert in ‘Machinery Update’ showcasing two new VMECA products:
–           The Pick Up Head PH40
–           Eco Control Unit
Click here to view the online advertisement.

Pick Up Head PH40 Key Features

• A pneumatically operated gripper
• Inflates a nylon sleeve enabling it to grip any type of bottle
  • Sleeve available in two options: standard & anti slip bump
• Integrated level compensator to allow for varying bottle heights: 50mm, 70mm & 100mm springs available
• Built in check valve for quick release
• Maximum lifting weight: 15kg
• Lifting diameter for top of bottle: 18mm – 32mm

The VMECA Pick Up Head PH40 is a pneumatically operated bottle handling solution for transferring glass or PET bottles. However, it is not just limited to bottles. The PH40 can also be used to handle cylindrical objects such as machined parts or steel bar ranging from 18mm – 32mm diameter and it’s also perfect for machine tending applications.

Features and Strengths

Principle of Operation

Once compressed air is supplied to the pick-up head the grip tube is inflated and clamps the product.
When the compressed air supply is stopped, the check valve closes the air-inlet. The rapid outlet is opened and supplied air is vented out, this then releases the product (bottle).

Simmatic Automation have been a member of the PPMA Group of Associations for many years and regularly attend PPMA shows and exhibitions. Established in 1987, PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) is the UK’s trade association for suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to both the domestic and overseas market.
Simmatic offer broad experience within the packaging industry. In fact, our packaging vacuum handling solutions are some of the best in the world and our products regularly feature in Machinery Update magazine and online – the official publication of the PPMA.

Simmatic are proud to be celebrating 25 years in business throughout 2022…

We take on the position of coming up with a proposal for a problem and work closely with customers to understand how they need our vacuum and pneumatic solutions to operate. Our focus on detail has created both loyal and new customers over the past 25 years. Simmatic’s experienced engineers together with new VMECA products will always help businesses choose the right product from our ranges. Challenge us with your difficult to handle products. We can show you how to solve all your industrial vacuum handling applications.