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Lifting more with less with Piab’s new piCOBOT L vacuum pump unit

January 5, 2024 By Heather Hall

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 […]

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Material handling system features new vacuum technology

November 27, 2023 By Paul Heney

A new tooling system allows auto manufacturers to construct vacuum-end effector tools with minimal design time — to meet their exact needs for critical applications, such as sheet metal stamping, die-casting, injection molding, thermoforming, and glass handling. Made of hard-coat anodized aluminium, the Piab Modular Automation Tooling (PMAT) is lightweight and easy to assemble on-site […]

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Piab strengthens its grip on palletizing with LBG-50

October 18, 2023 By Paul Heney

An unavoidable challenge when defining a new bag gripping system in a palletizing line is to get the exact measurements to align with the conveyor rollers for a smooth lifting and releasing process. This demands time-consuming analysis and design and, later, even more time for adaptation and adjustments. Furthermore, additional solutions may have to be […]

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Busch Vacuum Solutions introduces new R5 RA

October 10, 2023 By Paul Heney

The new rotary vane vacuum pump R5 RA 0520 A from Busch increases energy savings by up to 25%. It features a compact and hygienic design, reduced heat emissions, and enables faster and easier maintenance. The optional Ecotorque variable speed drive provides up to 50% additional energy savings and a 20% increase in pumping speed. […]

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CTC bell-type suction cups hold fast to sheet metal

October 3, 2023 By Mary Gannon

Coval bell-type vacuum grippers

In many industrial sectors where sheet metal handling is required, vacuum handling is increasingly used,  and suction cups have become an essential element of safety, reliability, and productivity. With CTC high-performance bell-type suction cups, COVAL has brought manufacturers the best of both flat and bellows suction cups to enhance system efficiency. The main feature of this […]

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Compact, efficient and intelligent multi-stage ejector

September 1, 2023 By Mary Gannon

Piab PC10XSMART ejector ComplexApplications_CMYK

piCompact 10X Smart is a compact, efficient, and intelligent ejector that enables you to take the next step in production control and ease of use. Based on COAX technology and integrated IO-Link technology, piCompact 10X Smart offers enhanced flexibility, quicker installation, and improved customization to fit your needs. Building on the air-driven, multistage ejector piCompact […]

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New dry rotary vane vacuum pumps from Atlas Copco

May 8, 2023 By Paul Heney

Atlas Copco has developed its new DVS vacuum pump series with a focus on this requirement profile. The result: the DVS models are oil-free, dry rotary vane pumps that guarantee emission-free, quiet operation and do not contaminate the processes. High efficiency at competitive costs “This makes them ideally suited for a wide range of applications, […]

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Lifting more with less with Piab’s new piCOBOT L vacuum pump unit

April 26, 2023 By Paul Heney

Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version. Developed with the needs of customers in mind 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 […]

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Multistage vacuum pumps offer added intelligence and communications capability

April 11, 2023 By Mary Gannon

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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 […]

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piGRIP Foam Lip – FLIW handles objects with irregular or unstructured surfaces

March 8, 2023 By Mary Gannon

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FLIW (Foam Lip Wide) is Piab’s latest contribution to the piGRIP series. Fully configurable with a multitude of combinations, makes it a perfect fit for any picking application. Select the type of lip, bellow, support, and fitting, and get the right match for any specific need. piGRIP FLIW is the perfect choice for picking objects […]

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