How do I calculate Venturi Vacuum Generator?

To calculate Venturi Vacuum Generator: Enter Suction cup diameter, Vacuum level, Supply pressure and other values. Click Calculate. INDUGRID computes the result instantly using the formula: F_suction = A_cup x P_vacuum | Q_air = Cv x P_supply x k. No registration required.

What units does the Venturi Vacuum Generator calculator use?

The Venturi Vacuum Generator calculator uses the following units: mm, bar vacuum, bar. SI units are used by default.

Is the Venturi Vacuum Generator calculator free?

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Pneumatics

Venturi Vacuum Generator

Calculate suction force, vacuum level and compressed air consumption of venturi vacuum generators for pick-and-place applications.

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💡Venturi efficiency is low (5-25%). For continuous suction, consider vacuum pump. For short cycles (<2s), venturi is preferred. Silicone suction cups: 0.4-0.6 bar vacuum. For porous materials use foam cups.

F_suction = A_cup x P_vacuum | Q_air = Cv x P_supply x k

Input

Suction cup diameter iEffective diameter of suction cup in mm. Standard: 10,16,20,25,32,40,50,63,80,100mm.

Vacuum level iAchievable vacuum level. Theoretical max: 1 bar. Practical: 0.4-0.8 bar. Porous materials: 0.2-0.3 bar.

bar vacuum

Supply pressure iSupply compressed air pressure to venturi generator.

bar

Safety factor iSafety factor on holding force. Static loads: 1.5, dynamic: 2.0-3.0, rotational: 4.0+.

Result

Cup effective area [cm2] —

Gross suction force [N] —

Safe holding force [N] —

Safe holding force [kg] —

Approx. air consumption [nl/min] —