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Foam suction cup handles difficult objects with ease

5/4/2012

New rough surface suction cup lip for piGRIP® line.

piCLASSIC – Product of the year 2011

4/18/2012

We are pleased to announce that the piCLASSIC vacuum pumps received the prestigious title ”Product of the Year 2011”.

Safe and flexible solution for sheet handling with vacuum

3/29/2012

Extra large flat suction cups with optimum flexibility.

Yet another Piab success story: A big car manufacturer saves over 1500 € each month

3/15/2012

After one month of testing Piab's solution, the measured air consumption of the tool has decreased to 25 l/min. thanks to the energy savings with COAX® technology and Vacustat (a pneumatic air-saving device).

Three color display provides easy access to vacuum system status

2/20/2012

New electronic vacuum switch has dual LCD display.

Yet another Piab success story: No more dropping of plastic bags

1/9/2012

No bags were dropped when using the piGRIP® suction cup with bag lip. The bag was also more stable while moving (no small oscillations). As a result the productivity has increased considerably.

Grip, hold, accelerate... like never before

12/1/2011

New bag lips designed to handle bags and pouches highlight new additions for piGRIP® suction cups.

Piab utilizes new technique to communicate traditional information

12/5/2011

Piab, a leading supplier of industrial vacuum technology, launches its new electronic catalog designed for tablet devices.

Piab opens a new Supply Unit in Germany

10/4/2011

Enhanced customer service levels are being claimed for the new Supply Unit in Butzbach, near Frankfurt, Germany.

Integrate the most cost efficient powder conveying concept on the market

9/30/2011

piFLOW™i is easy to use without compromising on technical performance. It is designed with a full opening making it possible to maximize material throughput and increase production.

New Bag Lip for piGRIP®

9/15/2011

Piab is proud to introduce the first out of three new piGRIP® bag lips. Our bag lip BG48S50, for size 3 piGRIP® cups, is now available to order. Bag lips for size 2 and size 5 piGRIP® cups will come in Q4-2011. The new piGRIP® bag lips have been developed to handle bags and pouches much better than any other available suction cup on the ...

The faces behind the company

8/29/2011

Piab has a global organization with approximately 270 employees.

piCLASSIC provides up to 40% more energy efficiency over rotary vane pumps

5/16/2011

piCLASSIC is Piab’s upgraded vacuum pump series based on COAX® technology. Suitable for a wide range of applications with large capacities despite its small size and low weight, the piCLASSIC has been designed with greater efficiencies than previous pumps in this size class.

piGRIP® – Product of the year 2010

4/20/2011

We are pleased to announce that piGRIP® modular suction cups received the prestigious title of ”Product of the Year 2010”.

Which piGRIP® suction cup is the best for my handling application?

3/14/2011

Piab launches the piGRIP® Assortment case, a long-awaited complement to the modular suction cup family.

Piab launches compact vacuum ejectors to handle small parts with reduced energy

3/1/2011

Piab launches its piCOMPACT10 range, the first manifold-mounted and functional ejector system on the market based on the energy-efficient COAX® MICRO technology. By working at low feed pressure and maximizing the utilization rate of the compressed air, the COAX® ejectors reduce energy consumption for manufacturers while increasing ...

Piab launches range of lightweight level compensators to reduce product damage and speed production

1/19/2011

The new LC level compensators, or spring plungers, allow manufacturers to speed production processes while reducing the risk of product damage when handling sensitive goods with varying height requirements.

Piab expands DURAFLEX® BX range to include smaller suction cups

1/13/2011

Increased sealing capability and flexibility for small product handling.

Get a grip on productivity with Piab’s piGRIP®

12/8/2010

Products slipping and falling whilst moving through the production line are a common cause of downtime, waste, and unnecessary cost. Now, with our new piGRIP® suction cup, we have created a cost-effective tailored solution to efficiently and securely handle all types of products.

New white paper: Coming to grips with sustainability

11/24/2010

Helping manufacturers address ”green” manufacturing with vacuum technology.

How to reduce energy use in packaging lines

11/2/2010

As packaging manufacturers continue to strive for overall production efficiency, their efforts are focused in two areas - reducing costs and energy. Sustainability has become a global topic with reduced waste and conservation of resources being key in generating cost savings.

The first piGRIP® customer proves the modular suction cup works fine

10/7/2010

Finn-Power OY, part of the multinational Finn-Power group of companies specializing in sheet metal working technology, has become one of the first to use piGRIP® – the modular suction cup concept from Piab.

The key to boosting packaging line productivity

10/4/2010

Improved efficiency and reduced costs are amongst the main drivers in the packaging industry in 2010, according to PMMI. For manufacturers to achieve these goals, productivity and flexibility improvements are key.

A selection guide for Piab suction cups is now available

10/1/2010

Piab offers thousands of suction cups in different materials, sizes, models and designs. The suction cups are developed for specific purposes, e.g. gripping a certain type of surface or object, fulfilling special considerations like FDA approval, being a mark free material, withstanding high temperature

Packaging lines can get a grip on productivity with the first modular suction cup from Piab

9/13/2010

Piab launches its new piGRIP™ suction cup, the first modular suction cup on the market. The new piGRIP™ allows companies to choose the ideal combination of lip and bellow so packaging lines can handle products at previously unprecedented speeds while realizing energy savings.

3 ways to boost profit margins through packaging line efficiency

9/2/2010

In an effort to protect profit margins, manufacturers around the world are taking every opportunity to increase the efficiency of their manufacturing processes. Focusing on packaging lines can support this strategy, as improvements in speed, energy efficiency and flexibility can provide significant cost reductions.

Successful launch of piINLINE™

9/1/2010

Piab recently launched the world’s first multi-stage inline vacuum generator called piINLINE™.

Piab announces the opening of a subsidiary in India

8/25/2010

Piab is pleased to announce the opening of Piab Vacuum Technology Pvt. Ltd., its latest subsidiary in India, as part of its goals to have a strong presence in the global market.

piINLINE web contest winner

7/20/2010

The winner of the piINLINE web contest is Mr. Phil Fishwick in Coventry, Great Britain.

Excellent grip on bags

5/25/2010

Piab is proud to introduce suction cup BL50-5, the second in a series of new suction cups for pick-and-place applications mainly in the consumer industry

Piab offers manufacturers automation technology that boosts productivity and saves energy

4/1/2010

Piab is expanding its advanced technology within the field of automation to reach more customers. Since opening for business in the 1950s, the company has been leading the development of compressed-air vacuum pumps, vacuum accessories, vacuum conveyors and suction cups, while equipping the most demanding customers with the most ...

Eco-friendly vacuum and blow pumps with control system: boosting productivity and operational reliability for the graphics industry

3/15/2010

Piab’s new generation of control systems and decentralized modules – known as PVBS 3 – featuring vacuum and blow pumps

Decentralized vacuum system offers energy efficiency and high-speed operation

1/11/2010

Piab announces the VGS™3040 vacuum gripper system.

Detectable suction cup for the bakery industry

12/8/2009

The B-BL40-2 is made of silicone with FDA approved material. A low percentage metal additive is mixed with the rubber material in order to make the suction cup detectable – an important requirement in the bakery industry.

What is PMAT?

11/17/2009

Piab Modular Automation Tooling (PMAT) allows you to construct flexible and adjustable vacuum gripper tools or vacuum fixture tools to meet your needs with minimal design time.

New fitting for easy positioning

10/28/2009

PIAB upgrades the fitting style for our oval DURAFLEX® suction cup, OF25x70P. A male G3/8” fitting insert with a swivel function prior to the actual locking sequence is now available for both the red (PU40) and green (PU60) cups.  

Optimized for lifting difficult-to-handle bags

10/21/2009

The suction cup BL50-4 is developed for bag handling applications and specially optimized for lifting difficult-to-handle bags. With difficult-to-handle bags we mean bags with fragile contents, e.g., potato chips, cookies, etc. The thin lip of the suction cup makes possible a good grip – hence increased productivity as dropping is ...

Compliant vacuum conveyor for hygienic handling of powder and bulk material

4/12/2010

The Unibody Conveyor (UC) is specifically designed to facilitate cleaning efforts and meet traceability requirements faced by pharmaceutical companies.

Piab DURAFLEX® friction cups provide firm grip on slippery materials

3/16/2009

To help automotive and white goods manufacturers improve production speed and eliminate bottlenecks, Piab is launching its DURAFLEX® Friction Cups, a new line of suction cups providing the ultimate grip on oily and wet surfaces.

Long lifetime suction cup for bookbinding

2/16/2009

The U20-2P suction cup is designed for handling paper in bookbinding applications. It is made of DURAFLEX® and has 2-3 times longer lifetime than conventional cups in the market.

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