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Sustainable Product Creation
Design features play an important role in today’s sustainable
product creation. For example, the materials and production
techniques used and the energy that is later required are already
determined during the development phase of a product. That
allows us to determine the major factors that impact our product
carbon footprint before the production phase begins. Schmalz CO 2 emissions Schmalz - The Company
places a special emphasis on using low engery materials and
productions processes. Furthermore, clearly defined environmental
targets are included in our functional specifications for new Supplier Comparable products
product developments. on the market Knowledge
Savings through Vacuum
Schmalz views the manufacturing of a product as all of the Schmalz products
processes that can be attributed to the value-creation process,
including upstream processes. With this in mind, Schmalz audits
Schmalz products
its suppliers and integrates its most important partners directly Vacuum Suction Cups
into its own production process. This makes it possible to purchase Product life cycle
parts that already have a low CO impact. On the procurement
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side, Schmalz increasingly relies on regional suppliers. This elimi- Upstream Procurement Production Distribution Usage Disposal
processes logistics logistics
nates unnecessary CO production through shortest possible
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delivery distance. Schmalz uses CO -neutral shipping methods Development of CO 2 emissions during the product life cycle (Product Carbon Footprint) Special Grippers
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such as GoGreen shipping from DHL to transport the product to
the customer.
Vacuum Grip- ping Systems
Efficiency in Product Operation
When operating products in the field of vacuum technology, it is
especially important to use the resources of compressed air and
electricity in an efficient manner. For example, Schmalz designs
its compact ejectors in a way that only the amount of compres- Mounting Elements
sed air is consumed that is needed for the actual handing opera-
tion. This way energy consumption during downtime is prevented.

Vacuum Generators
Using the Product after the Utilization Phase
To complete the product life cycle in an efficient way, Schmalz
focuses on a modular system when the product is first created.
For instance, the elastomer part on special suction cups can easily
be separated from the aluminum connecting part. Since the elas- Technology
tomer is a part that is subject to wear and tear, it can be replaced Valve
without having to purchase a completely new suction cup.
Switches and Monitoring
The design of the recyclable SAOXM automotive suction cup

Filters and
Example: Vacuum Generator with Automatic Connections
Air-Saving Function
A minimum vacuum level is needed to ensure that a vacuum
can reliably handle workpieces. Vacuum generators with an
integrated automatic air-saving function automatically switch
off their suction function as soon as this level is reached. Services
Vacuum generation is not reactivated until the next handling
cycle or until the vacuum drops below the defined minimum
vacuum level. Using this type of vacuum generator reduces
energy consumption by up to 80 %. Using a gripper equip-
ped with this function for the automated handling of metal Contact
sheets reduces CO emissions by around 730 kg per year.
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Index of Products

Ejector core with eco nozzle technology and integrated automatic air-saving function
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