The 0.3 kg Vacuum Air Pump Kit with Suction Cup is a compact vacuum gripping solution designed for robotic arms, pick-and-place systems, automation projects, and DIY robotics.
The system combines a 370 micro vacuum pump, solenoid valve, and vacuum suction cup to provide controlled suction for picking up and releasing lightweight objects. It is suitable for educational robots, small robotic manipulators, and automated material-handling applications.
With a lifting capacity of approximately 0.3 kg under suitable operating conditions, the kit provides a simple way to add vacuum gripping functionality to a robotic system.
Key Features
- Vacuum gripping system for robotic and automation applications
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Approximate load capacity: up to 0.3 kg
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Includes 1 suction cup
- Compact 370 micro vacuum pump
- DC low-voltage operation
- Electrically controlled solenoid valve
- Suitable for pick-and-place applications
- Lightweight and easy to integrate
- Compatible with microcontroller-controlled robotic systems when used with a suitable driver circuit
Air Pump Specifications
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Pump Type: 370 micro vacuum air pump
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Motor Type: Carbon-brush commutator motor
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Operating Voltage: DC 4.8–7.2 V
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No-Load Current: ≤ 0.35 A
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Pressure Range: 400–650 mmHg
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Maximum Vacuum: > -350 mmHg
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Weight: Approx. 60 g
Solenoid Valve Specifications
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Rated Voltage: DC 6 V
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Operating Voltage: DC 5–6 V
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Current: Approx. 220 mA
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Rated Power: 2 W
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Pressure Range: 0–350 mmHg
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Working Medium: Gas / Air
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Cable Length: Approx. 15 cm
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Weight: Approx. 16 g
Typical Applications
- Robotic arm vacuum grippers
- Pick-and-place robots
- Object sorting systems
- Educational robotics
- Small automation systems
- Production-line prototypes
- DIY robotic manipulators
- Vacuum handling experiments
Integration Note
The vacuum pump and solenoid valve should be controlled using an appropriate transistor, MOSFET, relay, or motor driver circuit rather than being powered directly from a microcontroller GPIO pin.
Actual lifting capacity depends on the surface material, suction cup seal, object shape, vacuum level, and orientation. Smooth, flat, non-porous surfaces generally provide the best gripping performance.
