Vacuum
System
A modular high-temperature vacuum gripping system designed to lift and position components at temperatures up to 1,400°C, without active cooling and while integrating with existing robotic platforms and cranes.
Vacuum
System
A modular high-temperature vacuum gripping system designed to lift and position components at temperatures up to 1,400°C, without active cooling and while integrating with existing robotic platforms and cranes.
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Extreme-Temperature Gripping
Proprietary vacuum interfaces maintain a secure grip at temperatures up to 1,400°C, enabling direct handling and positioning of hot components without intermediate cooling.
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No Active Cooling
The system operates without active cooling, while its thermally insulating contact interface helps prevent localized cooling and thermal shock at the gripping point.
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No Active Cooling
The system operates without active cooling, while its thermally insulating contact interface helps prevent localized cooling and thermal shock at the gripping point.
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Material-Agnostic Handling
Designed to handle a wide range of metals and refractory materials, including non-magnetic, rough and porous surfaces, with lifting performance of up to 3 t/m².
In action
Validated High-Temperature Vacuum Gripping
Key performance data for the ExEn Vacuum System, validated under high-temperature industrial conditions.
Technical Specifications
High-temperature vacuum gripping, validated at TRL 5
Validated in laboratory tests lifting refractory bricks at 1400°C and stainless steel at 1200°C. Industrial validation is currently underway.
Maximum tested temperature
Up to 1,400°C
Lifting capacity
Up to 3 t/m²
Technology readiness
TRL 5
Gripping principle
High-temperature vacuum gripping
Cooling
Not required
Validated materials
Steel, refractory ceramics, glass, graphite
Surface compatibility
Flat, curved rough and porous surfaces
Preferred geometries
Repeatable and accessible contact surfaces
Robot integration
Compatible with existing robotic platforms
Applications
Applications Across High-Temperature Industries
From glass to metallurgy, the ExEn Vacuum System handles hot and delicate components across multiple high-temperature industries.
Glass Manufacturing
Handling and positioning of hot glass components while reducing marking, contamination, thermal shock and component damage.
Steel and Metallurgy
Vacuum handling of hot billets, slabs and cast components, including non-magnetic metals that conventional magnetic handling systems cannot lift.
Refractory and Furnace Maintenance
In-line inspection, repositioning and replacement of refractory bricks inside high-temperature furnaces, reducing shutdowns, cooling cycles and production downtime.
Ceramics and Advanced Manufacturing
Automated handling of hot or delicate components where controlled contact and early removal can improve productivity and reduce defects.