SMC HF3A-ZP3F Series Suction Cup Compatible with Metal Detectors
Product Usage Instructions
- Make sure to follow the specifications provided in the catalogs/operation manuals during installation.
- Use appropriate mounting retainers or adapters based on your equipment requirements.
- The cup unit HF3A ZP3F 40 ZJ MS can be used standalone or with specific mounting parts like the vertical adapter HF3A ZP3F S T 40 ZJ MS AG03. Ensure a secure fit during assembly.
- Handle the product with care to avoid damage to the silicone rubber cup.
- Clean the cup regularly to maintain its performance and ensure it is free from contaminants that could interfere with metal detection.
FAQ
- Q: Can this suction cup be used in food manufacturing processes?
- A: Yes, the suction cup is designed for use in the food manufacturing industry and complies with standards such as FDA, EC directives, and Japan Food Sanitation Act requirements.
- Q: How do I identify the cup material?
- A: The cup is made of blue-colored silicone rubber, which is compatible with metal detectors for easy identification and food safety purposes.
- Q: What is the recommended pressing force for suctioning workpieces?
- A: The suction cup allows for workpieces to be suctioned with a light pressing force of 1.7 N, preventing crushing while maintaining a secure grip.
Bread depanner
- The cups and retainers are made of materials compliant with the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) dissolution test, EC directives, and Japan Food Sanitation Act standards.
- Improved durability due to antistick grooves
HF3A- Series
- Uses materials that comply with food contact surface laws and regulations and does not use lubricants or rust-proof agents
Variations
- Please use the product under the specifications provided in the catalogs/operation manuals.
- It is your responsibility to check the suitability of your workpiece and equipment.
Excellent cushioning
- The light pressing force allows for workpieces to be suctioned without being crushed.
- Rubber hardness (Shore A: ±5°): 40
Anti-stick grooves/Improved durability
- The anti-stick grooves on the circumference prevent the bellows from sticking during suction.
- This reduces returning failure after the workpiece is released.
Equipment for the Food Manufacturing In
- Lineup of equipment for various food production processes
- Designed to help in meeting HACCP, PRP, and other standards, Applicable for a diverse range of food manufacturing processes,
- Possible to blow directly onto food
Equipment for the Food Manufacturing Industry
Bread Manufacturing Process
- More information can be viewed here.
How to Order
Adapter material
| Symbol | Material |
| S | Stainless steel |
Mounting
| Symbol | Mounting |
| D | Retainer |
| T | Vertical adapter |
Cup diameter
| Symbol | Cup diameter |
| 40 | ø40 |
Cup form
| Symbol | Form |
| ZJ | Bellows type (4.5-stage) |
Cup material
| Symbol | Material | Color |
| MS∗1, ∗2, ∗3 | Silicone rubber (Compatible with metal detectors) | Blue |
Connection thread
| Symbol | Type | Size |
| AG03 | Male thread | G3/8 |
| AG04 | G1/2 |
- Uses a material compliant with a dissolution test of the FDA (USA Food and Drug Administration) regulation 21CFR§177.2600 for “Rubber articles intended for repeated use.”
- Uses a material compliant with the standards for “Rubber apparatus (excluding baby drinking apparatus) and containers/packaging” (D3) (Partial revision: Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare Notification No. 595, 2012) in Section 3 “Apparatus and Containers/Packaging” of the Japan Food Sanitation Act, Article 18 “Specifications and Standards for Food and Food Additives, etc.” (Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare Notification No. 370, 1959)
- Compliant with Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 (regulation on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food)
Specifications
| Cup | Material | Silicone rubber (Compatible with metal detectors) | |
| Color of rubber | Blue | ||
| Rubber hardness (Shore A: ±5°) | 40 | ||
| Operating temperature range | −40 to 200°C | ||
| Retainer | Material | Synthetic resin (Compatible with metal detectors) | |
| Operating temperature range | −40 to 90°C | ||
| Adapter | Material | Stainless steel | |
| Connection thread | Male thread | G3/8 | |
| G1/2 | |||
Detection Sensitivity (Correlation between rubber pieces and ferrous balls)
Dimensions/Models
With retainer
With adapter
| Model |
A |
B |
C |
D |
Weight [g] |
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| ❶
Adapter material |
❷
Mounting |
❸
Cup diameter |
❹
Cup form |
❺
Cup material∗1 |
❻
Connection thread |
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| HF3A-ZP3F | S | T | 40 | ZJ | MS | AG03 | 52.5 | 7.5 | G3/8 | 26 | 53.7 |
| AG04 | 54 | 9 | G1/2 | 30 | 72.7 | ||||||
- MS: Silicone rubber (Compatible with metal detectors)
Construction
With retainer HF3A-ZP3F-D40ZJMS
Component Parts
| No. | Description | Material |
| 1 | Cup | Silicone rubber (Compatible with metal detectors) |
| 2 | Retainer | Synthetic resin (Compatible with metal detectors) |
With adapter HF3A-ZP3FS-T40ZJMS-□
Component Parts
| No. | Description | Material |
| 1 | Cup | Silicone rubber (Compatible with metal detectors) |
| 3 | Adapter | Stainless steel |
| 4 | O-ring | Silicone rubber |
Mounting Parts
HF3A-ZP3F Series Mounting Parts
HF3A-ZP3F Series
- Suction Cup / Specific Product Precautions
- Be sure to read this before handling the products. Refer to the back cover for safety instructions.
- For vacuum equipment precautions, refer to the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” and the “Operation Manual” on the SMC website: https://www.smcworld.com
Design
- Before use, please check the transfer conditions with the customer’s actual equipment.
The transfer ability varies depending on the workpiece material, the friction between the cup and the workpiece, the moment, wind, vibration, etc. Testing with the customer’s actual equipment is necessary. - The retainer type can be directly inserted into the holes of a flexible mounting part such as a resin belt for use.
Mounting
- When mounting the product, tighten with the tightening torque shown in the table below.
If excessive or insufficient tightening torque is applied, sealing failure or loose screws may result.
With AdapterModel Connection thread size Tightening torque [N·m] HF3A-ZP3FS-T40ZJMS-AG03 G3/8 15 to 20 HF3A-ZP3FS-T40ZJMS-AG04 G1/2 20 to 25 - Refer to the figure below for the recommended mounting belt dimensions for the retainer type as well as a mounting example.
How easy it is to mount or pull out the retainer depends on the belt’s hardness and material. Therefore, be sure to confirm the mounting conditions on the actual equipment before using the product.
Recommended mounting belt dimensions for the retainer type
Handling
- Suction cups are consumable. Please replace them when cracks or deformation is confirmed during periodic maintenance.
- The coloring of the cup may be uneven.
Due to the characteristics of the materials, the coloring of the cup surface may be uneven. However, this does not affect the performance of the product in any way. - Be sure to use it under pressure and operating conditions that won’t cause the suction cup to collapse inward.
Constant deformation may result in suction failure or early breakage of the cup.
Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) 1), and other safety regulations.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution: Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning
- The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also continuously review all specications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, to give due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when manufacturing the equipment. - Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation, and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced. - Do not service or attempt to remove products and machinery/ equipment until safety is confirmed.
- The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been controlled.
- When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions of all relevant products carefully.
- Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
- SMC products cannot be used beyond their specifications.
They are not developed, designed, and manufactured to be used under the following conditions or environments. Use under such conditions or environments is not allowed.- Conditions and environments outside of the given specications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
- Use for nuclear power, railways, aviation, space equipment, ships, vehicles, military applications, equipment affecting human life, body, and property, combustion equipment, entertainment equipment, emergency shut-off circuits, press clutches, brake circuits, safety equipment, etc., and use for applications that do not conform to standard specications such as catalogs and operation manuals.
- Use for interlock circuits, except for use with double interlock such as installing a mechanical protection function in case of failure. Please periodically inspect the product to confirm that the product is operating properly.
Caution
- SMC develops, designs, and manufactures products to be used for automatic control equipment, and provides them for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
- Use in non-manufacturing industries is not allowed.
- Products SMC manufactures and sells cannot be used for transactions or certification specified in the Measurement Act of each country.
- The new Measurement Act prohibits the use of any unit other than SI units in Japan.
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements
- The product used is subject to the following “Limited Warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”.
- Read and accept them before using the product.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer
- The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered, whichever is first.2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance, or replacement parts. Please consult your nearest sales branch. - For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is our responsibility, a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred due to the failure of the product. - Before using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.
2) Suction cups (Vacuum pads) are excluded from this 1-year warranty.
A suction cup (vacuum pad) is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the suction cup (vacuum pad) or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material is not allowed by the limited warranty.
Compliance Requirements
- The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
- The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the relevant security laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Before the shipment of an SMC product to another country, ensure that all local rules governing that export are known and followed.
Safety Instructions Be sure to read the “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” (M-E03-3) and “Operation Manual” before use.
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Documents / Resources
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