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Holding-force formula

Name: Holding-force formula
Brand: FIPA

Manufacturer: FIPA GmbH (Germany)

Engineering reference

The Holding-force formula by FIPA GmbH provides a method to calculate the theoretical holding force of suction cups based on various load cases. It includes formulas that take into account factors such as safety, friction coefficient, and the weight of the workpiece.

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Specifications

Safety Factor (S): Minimum 1.5 for smooth surfaces; Minimum 2.0 for critical surfaces
Friction Coefficient (μ): 0.2 to 0.3 for wet surfaces; 0.5 for wood, metal, glass, stone; 0.6 for rough surfaces; 0.1 to 0.3 for oiled surfaces
Gravity (g): 9.81 m/s²
Acceleration (a): 5 m/s²
Example Weight (m): 61.33 kg
Load Case I Holding Force (F_TH): 1,363 N
Load Case II Holding Force (F_TH): 1,822 N
Load Case III Holding Force (F_TH): 3,633 N

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