VacuPedia is VacuSystem’s technical knowledge base for CNC vacuum-pod rubber pads, suction plates and sealing frames. The English edition is intentionally focused on this product group. It contains nine complementary articles covering construction, selection, quality, fault diagnosis and Schmalz systems.
Choose the article that matches your question. For product selection, confirm the exact dimensions, pad version, vacuum-block family and OEM reference whenever available.
Guides to CNC vacuum-pod rubber pads and vacuum pods
Technical guide: selection, dimensions, OEM and compatibility
A systematic guide to identifying upper pads, lower seals and sealing frames. It explains measurements, OEM references, 125 × 75 L/F variants, K1/K2 differences and compatibility with HOMAG, WEEKE, IMA, Schmalz VCBL, SCM, Morbidelli and Biesse Rover systems.
Replacement pads: manufacturer, purchase and quality
A practical guide to who manufactures replacement rubber pads, where to buy them and how to assess material, sealing geometry and fit before ordering. It keeps the purchasing overview separate from the detailed dimensions, OEM and compatibility guide.
Construction of a CNC vacuum pod
An overview of the upper suction plate, pod body, lower seal, vacuum channels, mounting methods, working height and common machine systems.
Diagnosing vacuum loss
A step-by-step check of the upper suction plate, lower seal, valves, fittings, filter and vacuum source.
Schmalz VC-K1 and VC-K2
Differences between single- and two-circuit systems, selection, compatibility, wear parts and maintenance.
Rubber pads for HOMAG, WEEKE and IMA
Compare VC-K, LIGNUM, VCBL and PRO: upper and lower rubber plates, dimensions, OEM references and identification guidance.
Masterwood CNC vacuum pod pads
Upper pads, lower seals and replacement parts: dimensions, part numbers and compatibility checks.
Felder / FORMAT4 CNC vacuum pod pads
Single- and dual-circuit systems, working heights, suction plates and part numbers for replacement part selection.
History of CNC console tables
How pod and rail tables and vacuum pods developed: IMA, Schmalz and HOMAG, with original patent drawings and a timeline.
Looking for a specific replacement pad?
Browse the existing product groups for HOMAG/WEEKE/IMA, Schmalz VCBL, SCM/Morbidelli and Biesse Rover, plus original Schmalz parts. Product pages distinguish rubber-pad references from the numbers of compatible complete blocks and provide dimensions, versions and pack contents.
Select parts after identifying the system
Choose replacement pads for HOMAG/IMA vacuum pods, suction plates for 140×115 mm-base vacuum pods or original Schmalz vacuum pod and console parts. If the part is not yet identified, start with the pad selection guide.