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The 

World’s First 

Electric

Vacuum Cup

EcoCup

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Dimensions and technical information are subject to change without notice

The EcoCup™ features:

Light-switch operation

Ultra-fast actuation 

Noise-free operation

Easy installation and setup

Reduced maintenance costs

Easy optional mounting to Scara robots

Eliminated risk of air-borne contaminants

and tested to over 5 million cycles.

[1.59]

40.4

[2.11]

53.5

[1.38]
Ø34.9

[1.63]

41.3

M12 4-PIN 

(MALE)

M12 4-PIN

 (MALE)

CONNECTOR FACE VIEW
1: NOT USED
2: NOT USED
3: -0 VDC
4: +24 VDC

CONNECTOR

(ECOCUP™ MOUNT)

2

3

4

1

EcoCup™ EC40

Electric Vacuum Cup - Operation

Specifications

VC-EC40-45N

Vacuum Level

169 mbar [5 inHg]

Actuation Time

25 ms

Temperature Range 5° ~ 60°C [41° ~ 140°F]

Duty Cycle

50% (½ On, ½ Off)

(120s per cycle max)

Voltage

24 VDC

Current

0.5 Amp

Weight

0.12 kg [0.25 lb]

CONTROLLER

COMPRESSOR

VALVE

CUP

VACUUM

CONTROLLER

EcoCup

Operating Instructions:

1.

Set cup on smooth, flat surface of part.

2.

Apply 24VDC to Pins 3 and 4 on M12 connector.
(Center of cup lifts, creating vacuum)

3.

Release voltage and part is released.

with a Typical Pneumatic Setup

Using the new 

EcoCup™

The World’s First Electric Vacuum Cup

destaco

.com

EcoCup™ EC40

Electric Vacuum Cup Assembly

EcoCup

creates vacuum without AIR!

The 

OLD

way

The 

NEW

way

No fittings,
no valves, no hoses,
no compressor, and

absolutely no AIR!

Great for pick-and-place applications of flat,

rigid, non-porous parts, including plastic, glass,

solar panels, and electronics, as well as other

consumer goods with smooth, flat surfaces.

Holding Capacity

VC-EC40-45N

Recommended Load 

<0.45kg [1.0 lb]

Loads from 0.45kg [1.0 lb] up to 1.81kg [4.0 lb] max.
may be used with longer movement times.  
(See chart in drawing area for greater detail).

2

1

1

2

Static Load (lb) 

Static Load (Part Weight)

Acceleration Force

G =

Max (G) Allowed

3

4

Patent Pending

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Dimensions and technical information are subject to change without notice

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Ø63.0

[.50]

12.7

[2.50]

63.4

[.24]

6.0

CBORE

M12 4-PIN (

FEMALE)

CONNECTOR
W/ROTATING
COUPLING

CBORE for 

M6 SHCS1
(4) Places

45°

[1.97]

Ø50.0

M8 3-PIN

 (MALE)

CONNECTOR

(CABLE PURCHASED 
SEPARATELY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[.60]

15.2

[.16]

4.0

MAX

PG9

THREAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M8 3-PIN

 (MALE) 

CONNECTOR
FACE VIEW
1: NOT USED
3: -0 VDC
4: +24 VDC

 1 

 3 

 4 

EcoCup™ EC40

Optional Scara Robot Mounting Plate

EcoCup™ EC40

Custom Mounting Option

(Contact DE-STA-CO for Custom Solutions)

M12 4-Pin Connector
W/ Rotating Coupling

Shown with custom plate for array mounting

Ordering Information

360-FKM-4.4-0.5

Ordering Information

VC-EC40-SRM50

The World’s First Electric Vacuum Cup

destaco

.com

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For more information, please contact us at marketing@destaco.com

www.

destaco

.com

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