My question is about vacuum clamping for my wood carving projects.

My system will use a vacuum pump connected to vacuum pads that will hold the carving from the bottom without the need for other clamps.

I would like to add a foot pedal to disengage the vacuum quickly to allow me to adjust the carving "hands free."

I've seen two type of foot pedals. One interrupts the flow of electricity to pump itself. The other is pneumatic. It only interrupts the vacuum flow between the pump and the vacuum pads.

I'm wondering if the electrical type might be bad for the vacuum pump. Will turning the pump on and off repeatedly be bad for the vacuum pump?

FWIW, this is the pump I'm using. 2- Stage 50L/m Oil Free Lab Vacuum Pump Oilless Medical Mute Pump HZW-165 (110V)


https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Vacuum-...5725520&sr=8-1


Scott C.
Saluda, NC