Piab’s line of mounting elements offer an easy way to install suction cups and accessories at the correct working position without the cost of engineering time or sourcing…
Lifting the ergonomic way with vacuum
By Josef Karbassi, VP Automation Div., Piab Apart from being backbreaking work, lifting heavy objects can very easily end in disaster. The laws of physics will tell you that…
Piab introduces new Value Line
Piab introduces a new line of products called Value Line. This competitively priced line consists of 21 suction cups in three different shapes as well as two small…
Efficiency & easy installation in a neat format
Piab, a supplier of industrial vacuum technology, offers its patented COAX® technology in a new small sized ejector called piPUMP™ MICRO. COAX® is the most energy efficient ejector…
Improved design on bag lip for piGRIP suction cup
Piab introduces the next generation of piGRIP bag lips, known as “BGI”. These lips include an internal retainer piece as well as three additional diameter sizes. The bag…
Amazing uptime with the world’s fastest integrated controls ejector
Piab updates its piCOMPACT™ range, the first manifold-mounted and functional ejector system on the market based on the energy-efficient COAX® technology. By working at low feed pressure and…
Safe vacuum in case of system failure
Piab announces the introduction of piSECURE, a new decentralized vacuum ejector for sealed applications with high safety requirements in case of power or system failure. The safety function…
Vacuum Automation 3.0 e-catalog now available from Piab
Piab, Hingham, Mass., has updated its electronic catalog designed for tablet devices. The catalog features close to 700 pages highlighting all of Piab’s energy-efficient air driven vacuum pumps…
Online Application Tools Aid Product Selection
Piab introduces the first three in a series of application configurators. These configurators tailor towards a specific vacuum application and guide the user to a suggested vacuum solution…
Instant point of suction with COAX in piGRIP
Piab offers its patented COAX technology in a new decentralized vacuum unit called COAX in piGRIP. COAX is the most energy efficient ejector technology based on a multi-stage concept for…
Piab introduces a simplified integration platform called piCHIP
Piab offers its patented COAX® technology in a new simplified integration platform called piCHIP. COAX® is an energy efficient ejector technology based on a multi-stage concept for creating…
Piab introduces the piSAVE sense valve
Piab introduces piSAVE sense, a flow control/check valve for suction cups. Piab’s new piSAVE sense valve has a new reliable design. It works great in any orientation, even upside down. It is dirt tolerant and characteristically increases vacuum flow through the valve when vacuum level decreases to compensate for leakage therefore retaining high lifting force […]
Handle hot surfaces quickly saves energy in the plastics industry
Piab introduces a new material for its line of piGRIP® suction cups as well as its smaller Bellows and Universal models. The material – HNBR is known for superior mechanical properties that equates to excellent durability, tear and abrasion resistance. This material provides an extended lifetime compared to conventional suction cup materials. A key application […]
Keys To Applying Vacuum Systems
Edited by: Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director In a vacuum system, the difference between atmospheric and vacuum pressure creates the ability to lift, hold, move and perform work. There are two types of systems, porous (or open) and non-porous (or closed). Each has a logical progression that occurs when designing. It is important to follow…
Piab’s piSAVE optimize cuts energy cost by 30-50%
Piab has unveiled a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator that can enhance the performance of an ejector pump while saving 30 percent to 50 percent in energy cost — the piSAVE optimize. The piSAVE optimize is a fully pneumatic device that is easy to install and utilize, making it the perfect pressure regulator for air-driven […]
Piab suction cups designed for high temperature applications
Piab has unveiled a new material for the piGRIP® suction cup series, as well as its other Universal models and smaller Bellows. The material called Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) is known for its excellent mechanical properties, meaning it has superior durability and is very resistant against tear and abrasions. This new material ensures that […]
Upgrade your ejector pump with piSAVE optimize and save 30-50% in energy cost
Hingham, MA – Piab introduces piSAVE optimize, a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator. piSAVE optimize is a fully pneumatic device, easy to use and easy to install. piSAVE optimize senses the vacuum level in the system. The feed pressure of the compressed air to the vacuum pump/ejector is automatically regulated and controlled to maintain the […]
SMD23E motion control package simplifies installation
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) incorporates a drive, stepper motor and controller in its latest three-in-one integrated motion control package with Ethernet interface to simplify installation and reduce cabling. Easily programmable through the software of the host controller, the SMD23E is a compact, low-cost motion control solution that communicates with the host controller through Modbus-TCP […]
Piab’s Unibody conveyor ideal for pharmaceutical companies
Piab has unveiled a compliant vacuum conveyor that is suitable for hygienic handling of bulk and powder material, the Unibody conveyor. The Unibody conveyor is specifically developed to meet the traceability requirements of pharmaceutical companies while facilitating cleaning efforts. Featuring a tube-like shape and smooth surface, the Unibody conveyor enhances productivity and improves cleaning efforts […]
Piab’s piINLINE optimize productivity while reducing energy costs
Piab (www.piab.com) has unveiled the piINLINE, a series of inline vacuum ejectors with high vacuum flow and based on COAX technology, making them suitable for the packaging industries. “The new range has a high vacuum flow and tolerates fibers and dust, so they work very well in applications for carton board and solid board materials […]
Piab VGS 3040 vacuum gripper system enhance productivity
Industrial vacuum technology leader Piab (www.piab.com) has introduced a vacuum gripper system that allows users to reduce operating costs while optimizing productivity. Specifically designed with flexible material handling solutions, the VGS 3040 vacuum gripper system improves reliability, reduces energy consumption and delivers faster response times. It is ideally suited for applications across the production line […]
Piab’s vacuum ejectors reduce energy consumption
Piab (www.piab.com) offers the first functional and manifold-mounted ejector system that is based on COAX MICRO technology, the piCOMPACT10 range. By maximizing the use of compressed air and working at low feed pressure, the COAX ejectors increase reliability and productivity while reducing energy consumption. Unlike conventional ejectors, the products in the piCOMPACT10 range are lighter […]