FAQ

|Vacuum Equipment

What is the selection criteria for ejectors?

What is the replacement period for vacuum pads? Also, what pad materials are available and what are their applications?

Is there a small ejector unit that can be installed on moving parts?

Is it possible to use SMC ejectors in environments where water droplets are present and may be drawn into the product?

Can SMC ejectors be used to collect liquids?

Is there an SMC ejector that is ideal for dust collection?

Is there an IRV series vacuum regulator with a female thread?

For IRV series vacuum regulators, is it possible to mount a KQ2 series fitting on the part where the gauge is attached?

What is the wiring method for ZK2 series vacuum unit supply and release valves?

What is the wiring method for ZK2 series vacuum unit pressure sensors and vacuum pressure switches?

For ZK2 series vacuum units equipped with an energy-saving function, how do you turn ON the suction command signal?

What is the setting method for ZK2 series vacuum unit vacuum pressure switches?

What is the control method of ZK2 series vacuum unit ejectors with an energy-saving function?

Is there a way to disable the energy-saving function of a ZK2 series vacuum unit ejector with an energy-saving function?

What is the linked self-holding supply valve and release valve operation of ZK2 series vacuum units?

With a ZR1□□-K15□□Z (double solenoid supply valve/single solenoid release valve), is the simultaneous energization of supply valve OFF and release valve ON OK?

For ZR series supply and release valves such as the ZR115S1-K15MZ-F (K1 type), how is vacuum adsorption and release controlled via the ON/OFF of the valves?

After installing a ZR1□□1-K1□-E ejector system, vacuum isn’t generated even when air is supplied to the PV (air pressure supply) port and the supply valve is energized. What are the possible causes, and what can be done to remedy this?

What is the ZR series function plate (ZR1-RV□) used for?

Is it possible to replace the suction filter element of a ZR series vacuum unit? If so, what is the part number?

Are the VJ series valves (supply valve/release valve) used in old ZR series vacuum systems interchangeable with the those used in current ZR series vacuum systems such as the “ZR1-SYJ3□□”?

What kind of product is the ZH□-X185?

There is no threading on the suction and discharge ports of the ZH-X185 series vacuum flow, so what method of piping should be used?

What type of air supply valve is ideal for use with a ZH-X185 series vacuum flow?

Is vacuum generated when air is supplied to the supply port of a ZH series vacuum ejector?

What is the difference between the S type and L type vacuum pressure reached options of ZH series vacuum ejectors?

What should be done when the vacuum pressure in a ZH series vacuum ejector decreases?

Can the S type and L type ZH series vacuum ejectors be distinguished by appearance alone?

Can the nozzle diameter of ZH series vacuum ejectors be distinguished by appearance alone?

What is the selection method for ZP series vacuum pads?

How do I find the lifting force of a ZP series vacuum pad?

What type of shapes are available for ZP series vacuum pads? Also, what are the different applications?

Are there any ZP series vacuum pads that don’t leave adsorption marks on the workpieces?

How do I know when to replace a ZP series vacuum pad?

When multiple ZP series vacuum pads are used with a single ejector, how does a ZP2V series vacuum-saving valve work to restrict the reduction of vacuum pressure of pads not in use?

Can the ZFC series in-line air filter be used with bidirectional flow (e.g., a line for vacuum adsorption and a line for vacuum release)?

If a ZFC series in-line air filter is clogged, is it possible to replace the element?

The standard filtration rating of ZFC series in-line air filters is 5 μm. However, if the special order option (“-X04”) with a 10 μm filtration rating is selected, will the flow rate increase? (What are the flow rate characteristics of the 10 μm type?)

What is the difference between new and old ZH series body ported type vacuum ejectors?

What is the difference between new and old ZH series box type vacuum ejectors?

What is the difference between discontinued ZK2 and new ZK2□A series vacuum units?

What is the standard replacement period for ZFA, ZFB, and ZFC series air suction filter elements?