MBU-Type Magic Cups
Description
Features and Strengths:
- The VMECA Magic Cup is a configurable suction cup depending on vacuum applications. There are many options for Suction Lip size, cup material, and fittings. Especially it is very good at plastic bag opening applications.
- The MBU lip is excellent in compensating the height difference for curved objects
Examples of use:
Build an Order #
1. Top-Bellows
| Symbol | Description |
| B1.5 | Top-Bellows, 1.5 folds |
| B2.5 | Top-Bellows, 2.5 folds |
| B4.0 | Top-Bellows, 1.5 folds + Middle Bellows, 2.5 folds |
| B5.0 | Top-Bellows, 1.5 folds + Middle Bellows, 3.5 folds |
| B6.0 | Top-Bellows, 2.5 folds + Middle Bellows, 3.5 folds |
2. Top-Bellows Size
| Symbol | Description |
| 20 | 20mm Diameter, only for X25, X30-type Suction Lips |
3. Suction Lip
| Symbol | Description |
| MBU17 | MBU-type Suction Lip, 17 mm Dia. |
| MBU23 | MBU-type Suction Lip, 23 mm Dia. |
| MBU27 | MBU-type Suction Lip, 27 mm Dia. |
4. Lip Material
| Symbol | Description |
| N6 | Nitrile (NBR), 60° Hardness |
| S3 | Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| S5 | Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| W3 | White Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| W5 | White Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| W3(FDA) | White Silicone, 30° Hardness (FDA) |
| W5(FDA) | White Silicone, 50° Hardness (FDA) |
| U6 | Urethane, 60° Hardness |
5. Stopper
| Symbol | Description |
| D | D-type |
6. Disc Filter
| Symbol | Description |
| Blank | No Vacuum Filter |
| F2 | Vacuum Filter, 200 mesh |
6. Fitting
| Symbol | Description |
| 18F | G1/8 Female |
| 14F | G1/4 Female |
| 18M | G1/8 Male |
| 14M | G1/4 Male |
| 38M | G3/8 Male |
Specifications
1. Recommended Lifting Maximum Force
| Part Number | Volume | Lifting Force (↑), Kg | ||
| MBU-type | (cm³) | -20 kPa | -60 kPa | -90 kPa |
| B1.5/20-MBU17 | 1.92 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| B1.5/20-MBU23 | 2.49 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| B1.5/20-MBU27 | 3.10 | 0.55 | 0.94 | 1.05 |
| B2.5/20-MBU17 | 4.03 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| B2.5/20-MBU23 | 4.60 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| B2.5/20-MBU27 | 5.21 | 0.55 | 0.94 | 1.05 |
| B4.0/20-MBU17 | 3.76 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| B4.0/20-MBU23 | 4.33 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| B4.0/20-MBU27 | 4.94 | 0.55 | 0.94 | 1.05 |
| B5.0/20-MBU17 | 4.92 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| B5.0/20-MBU23 | 5.49 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| B5.0/20-MBU27 | 6.10 | 0.55 | 0.94 | 1.05 |
| B6.0/20-MBU17 | 7.01 | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| B6.0/20-MBU23 | 7.58 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.91 |
| B6.0/20-MBU27 | 8.19 | 0.55 | 0.94 | 1.05 |
2. Material Specifications
| Material | Hardness Shore (°) | Color | Temperature (℃) |
| N6-NBR | 60 | Black | -20 ~ 110 |
| S3-Silicone | 30 | Translucent White | -70 ~ 200 |
| S5-Silicone | 50 | Red | -70 ~ 200 |
| W3-White Silicone | 30 | Translucent White | -70 ~ 200 |
| W5-White Silicone | 50 | Translucent White | -70 ~ 200 |
| W3(FDA)-FDA White Silicone | 30 | Translucent White | -70 ~ 200 |
| W5(FDA)-FDA White Silicone | 50 | Translucent White | -70 ~ 200 |
| U6-Urethane | 60 | Dark Green | 0 ~ 100 |
3. Material Resistance
| Description | Wear Resistance | Oil | Weather/Ozone | Alcohol | Acid |
| NBR | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Good | Fair |
| Silicone | Good | Poor | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| White Silicone | Good | Poor | Excellent | Good | Poor |
| Urethane | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Poor |
Dimensions
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| Unit: mm |
| Part Number | φ A | ST | H* | B* |
| B1.5/20-MBU17 | 17 | 2.1 | 33.0 | 42.0 |
| B1.5/20-MBU23 | 23 | 2.3 | 33.0 | 42.0 |
| B1.5/20-MBU27 | 27 | 2.7 | 33.0 | 42.0 |
| B4.0/20-MBU17 | 17 | 2.1 | 43.8 | 52.8 |
| B4.0/20-MBU23 | 23 | 2.3 | 43.8 | 52.8 |
| B4.0/20-MBU27 | 27 | 2.7 | 43.8 | 52.8 |
| B5.0/20-MBU17 | 17 | 2.1 | 48.8 | 57.8 |
| B5.0/20-MBU23 | 23 | 2.3 | 48.8 | 57.8 |
| B5.0/20-MBU27 | 27 | 2.7 | 48.8 | 57.8 |
| * Dimension “H” and “B”: Measured with 1/4 male fitting – Available Fitting Size: 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″ Male & 1/8″, 1/4″ Female, |
| B2.5, B6.0series |
| Unit: mm |
| Part Number | φ A | ST | H* | B* |
| B2.5/20-MBU17 | 17 | 2.1 | 41.0 | 50.0 |
| B2.5/20-MBU23 | 23 | 2.3 | 41.0 | 50.0 |
| B2.5/20-MBU27 | 27 | 2.7 | 41.0 | 50.0 |
| B6.0/20-MBU17 | 17 | 2.1 | 56.8 | 65.8 |
| B6.0/20-MBU23 | 23 | 2.3 | 56.8 | 65.8 |
| B6.0/20-MBU27 | 27 | 2.7 | 56.8 | 65.8 |
| * Dimension “H” and “B”: Measured with 1/4 male fitting – Available Fitting Size: 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″ Male & 1/8″, 1/4″ Female, |
Spare Parts
1. Top-Bellows
| Part Number | Description |
| TB1.5/20 | 1.5 Folds for MBU17, MBU23-type Suction Lisps |
| TB2.5/20 | 2.5 Folds for MBU17, MBU23-type Suction Lisps |
2. Middle-Bellows
| Part Number | Description |
| MB2.5/20 | 2.5 Folds for MBU17, MBU23-type Suction Lips |
| MB3.5/20 | 3.5 Folds for MBU17, MBU23-type Suction Lips |
3. Stoppers
| Part Number | Description |
| MS20-D | D-type, for MBU17, MBU23-type Suction Lips |
4. Vacuum Filters
| Part Number | Description |
| VTFE20 | Filter, 200 mesh, 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
5. Suction Lips
| Part Number | Description |
| MBU17-N6 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., Nitrile(NBR), 60° Hardness |
| MBU23-N6 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., Nitrile(NBR), 60° Hardness |
| MBU27-N6 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., Nitrile(NBR), 60° Hardness |
| MBU17-S3 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU23-S3 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU27-S3 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU17-S5 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU23-S5 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU27-S5 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU17-W3 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU23-W3 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU27-W3 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness |
| MBU17-W5 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU23-W5 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU27-W5 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness |
| MBU17-W3(FDA) | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU23-W3(FDA) | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU27-W3(FDA) | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., White Silicone, 30° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU17-W5(FDA) | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU23-W5(FDA) | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU27-W5(FDA) | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., White Silicone, 50° Hardness (FDA) |
| MBU17-U6 | MBU-type, 17 mm Dia., Urethane, 60° Hardness |
| MBU23-U6 | MBU-type, 23 mm Dia., Urethane, 60° Hardness |
| MBU27-U6 | MBU-type, 27 mm Dia., Urethane, 60° Hardness |
6. Fittings
| Part Number | Description |
| 350-003-1101 | G1/8 Female, for 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
| 350-003-1501 | G1/4 Female, for 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
| 350-003-1201 | G1/8 Male, for 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
| 350-003-1301 | G1/4 Male, for 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
| 350-003-1401 | G3/8 Male, for 20 mm Top & Middle Bellows |
