SMC ZP2-T4010WSK10-B5 | ZP2 Series Oval Vacuum Pad 40x10mm Non-Rotating Vertical Inlet With Buffer Silicone Rubber 10mm Stroke

The SMC ZP2-T4010WSK10-B5 is an oval vacuum pad from the ZP2 series, featuring a 40x10mm non-rotating pad design with vertical vacuum inlet and integrated 10mm buffer stroke. This configuration pairs the precise workpiece orientation control of the non-rotating mechanism with a compact buffer travel, making it optimal for high-speed pick-and-place operations where minimal buffer compliance is needed but consistent pad alignment is critical throughout the motion cycle.

How does the ZP2-T4010WSK10 differ from the ZP2-T4010WNK50? While both share the same 40x10mm oval pad geometry and non-rotating vertical entry design, the key differences are pad material and buffer stroke. The "S" material code designates silicone rubber construction, which provides a broader operating temperature range of -30°C to +180°C compared to NBR, making this variant the preferred choice for handling hot workpieces from molding, baking, or heat treatment processes. The 10mm buffer stroke ("K10") provides lighter compliance suited for applications with consistent workpiece height and flat surfaces.

Silicone rubber pads also offer superior mark-free performance on polished and coated surfaces, addressing common concerns in display panel manufacturing, painted automotive component handling, and medical device assembly where surface cosmetics are critical quality parameters. The "B5" connection specification provides a compact pneumatic interface for space-constrained end-of-arm tooling.

The ZP2 series was designed by SMC to standardize special products from the original ZP series, offering oval pad variations alongside miniature, compact, nozzle, multi-bellows, sponge, mark-free, and heavy-duty configurations. This pad is RoHS compliant and compatible with SMC's complete vacuum component ecosystem for building integrated gripping solutions.