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You need to release the vacuum in the nozzle. If your valve is a simple on/off, the connection of the part to the nozzle is airtight and you have no leaks, the part doesn’t release. Even if the pump is not refreshing the vacuum, the residual vacuum in the nozzle stays. You need a three way valve to...

The pump runs all the time when a job runs. When the valve is closed, the pump builds vacuum to the tube, forming a vacuum reservoir. When the valve opens (“vacuum on”), the nozzle tip is connected to the tube and pump. The reservoir ensures that the part can be picked up almost immediately, we don...

looking at the BOM, I see there is a 3 way air solenoid valve In the closed position, the vacuum just sucks air from the open solenoid valve In the open position the pick up hose is then connected to the pickup pick up parts Does the vacuum motor run all the time? I am assuming that is the case beca...