{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6480da3db47496001150d17e/6ac937dce53019e890fcf043?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sizing Bernoulli Grippers: Avoiding Drops, Flutter, and Air Supply Pitfalls","description":"<p>How do you lift fragile glass, porous cloth, or delicate circuit boards without touching them or leaving marks? In this episode, we unpack the mechanics and engineering formulas behind SMC&#39;s ZNC Bernoulli gripper series. Discover how high-velocity compressed air creates a localized low-pressure zone to hover and lift workpieces without a vacuum seal.</p><p><br></p><p>What you&#39;ll learn in this episode:</p><ul><li>The Core Physics &amp; Advantages: Why Bernoulli grippers succeed on porous, thin, or mark-sensitive materials where traditional suction cups fail.</li><li>SMC&#39;s Selection Formula (W = M × g × t / n): A step-by-step breakdown of how to calculate the required lifting force per gripper.</li><li>Why the Safety Factor Matters: Why SMC recommends a minimum safety factor (t ≥ 2) to handle acceleration, shock, vibration, and wind pressure during move profiles.</li><li>Attachments &amp; Curve Adjustments: How stoppers and vibration suppression covers affect lifting distance and force, requiring curve readings at 1 mm or 1.5 mm instead of rated catalog values.</li><li>Real-World Engineering Trade-Offs: Managing heavy air consumption (131–255 L/min per gripper at 0.5 MPa), selecting body materials (aluminum, resin, or stainless steel), and why external guides are essential to prevent horizontal sliding.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re designing end-of-arm tooling for cleanrooms, electronics assembly, or high-speed pick-and-place systems, this episode gives you the practical math and guidelines you need to size your application correctly.</p><p><br></p><p>Shop Bernoulli Grippers: <a href=\"https://automationdistribution.com/bernoulli-grippers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://automationdistribution.com/bernoulli-grippers/</a></p><p>Questions? 1-888-600-3080</p>","author_name":"Automation Distribution"}