By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Vacuum technology is the quintessential method for safe and careful material handling in various industries, from packaging to glass manufacturing. Vacuum cups and pads are gentle and soft, lifting even the largest material while barely contacting the surface. By creating a vacuum inside the cup, the pressure differential draws the […]
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Lifting more with less with Piab’s new piCOBOT L vacuum pump unit
With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT L is particularly attractive for e-commerce, logistics, and warehouse applications as well as for assisting with the lifting of heavier items in production. It builds on the same technology platform as the original version, for example, it consists of a vacuum pump unit and […]
Precise and localized pneumatics complement advanced motion controls in packaging machines
Packaging machine manufacturer Coesia and its sister companies rely on system integration for efficient, precise and fast operations. With a focus on streamlined systems that reduce pouch or carton handoffs and offer the ability to move non-standard sized materials, Coesia companies R.A. Jones and MGS turn to modern motion control systems married with precision pneumatics […]
Multistage vacuum pumps offer added intelligence and communications capability
After the launch in 2022 of the CMS HD series of multistage vacuum pumps, COVAL is completing its offer with the VX range, a version with embedded intelligence. It has the design pedigree of COVAL’s vacuum pump ranges, which combine operating power, robustness, modularity, compactness and communication. The multi-stage vacuum generation technology ensures that the […]
Coval announces enhanced multi-stage vacuum pumps for heavy duty suction
Coval’s new CMS HD series of modular multi-stage vacuum pumps offers a solution for high suction flow rate vacuum handling of a wide variety of objects. The pumps are ideally suited for pick-up and transfer operations in applications such as handling of porous parts or emptying large-volume tanks. Jointly developed with system integrators and industrial […]
Piab’s new piCOBOT-L vacuum pump unit lifts more with less
Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version. Developed for customers who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload combined with a low building height enables maximum capacity usage. With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT-L is particularly attractive for e-commerce, logistics, and […]
Standalone vacuum pump for pick-and-place applications
Nitto Kohki USA has introduced a standalone vacuum pump device that is ideal for a range of pick–and–place applications, and is particularly useful when house air is not available. The LV–125A (Linicon) vacuum pump is compact, lightweight, and features an oil–less design to fit perfectly into clean room assembly operations. It has an extremely low […]
New drive series for compressors and fans
Siemens has announced the availability of a new enclosed drive system, the SINAMICS G120XE, designed specifically for demanding compressor, fan and industrial pump applications operating in rugged conditions. Built around the popular SINAMICS G120X infrastructure drive, this new enclosed system is suited for fast design and commissioning in industries such as oil-and-gas, mining, petrochemical, refrigeration […]
Mini vacuum pump series come with IO-Link communication
Coval’s new LEMAX IO series of mini vacuum pumps with IO LINK communication integrate all the required functions for optimized vacuum management in a compact package. Via their IO-Link communications interface, the mini vacuum pumps communicate permanently with the environment and thanks to ASC (Air Saving Control) technology, combine productivity with energy savings, adapting to […]
Heavy-duty vacuum pumps are easily adaptable for many applications
Vacuum handling systems in industry must respond to very diverse requirements, gripping parts of different weight or material, integration on machines and robots, and high speed operation. Coval’s GVMAX HD series of heavy-duty vacuum pumps combine robustness, power, modularity and communication, allowing them to adapt to multiple applications. And thanks to IO-Link technology, they are […]