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 the gravitational potential energy gained by lifting can convert to kinetic energy—that means ending in an almighty crash, buckling metal or shattering glass, and potentially injuring anyone […]
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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 lightweight vacuum ejectors. This product line is suitable for more basic applications, where machine speeds and surfaces to be gripped are less challenging, such as with case/carton […]
Getting a grip on bag handling
by Josef Karbassi, VP Automation Division, Piab AB It may seem like a small thing — a bag of candy dropped on the floor in a plant’s packaging area. Or a bag of frozen peas deformed from its original square shape into a messy plastic package with an ugly cone-shaped suction mark. But these are […]
Piab ejector system enhances pick up speed and minimizes damage
Piab’s piCOMPACT range is 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 maximizing the usage rate of the compressed air, the COAX ejectors reduce energy consumption for manufacturers while increasing productivity and reliability. Products in the piCOMPACT range are ideal […]
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 technology based on a multi-stage concept for creating vacuum with compressed air. piPUMP™ MICRO is truly easy-to-buy and easy-to-mount and use. A handy configurator tool on Piab’s […]
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 lips are ideal for handling different types of bag materials, especially hard-to-handle thin bag material, such as plastic film. The six diameter sizes now at 25, 34, […]
3 Ways to Reduce Your Vacuum System’s Carbon Footprint
By Josef Karbassi, Vice President, Automation Div., PIAB How to reduce your energy consumption and carbon footprint when most electrical power is produced by gas, oil and coal-based power plants. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered to be the largest environmental threat to our world by most researchers. In order to reduce the usage of fossil […]
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 maximizing the utilization rate of the compressed air, the COAX® ejectors reduce energy consumption for manufacturers while increasing productivity and reliability. Products in the piCOMPACT™ range are […]
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 is based on a separate extra sealed vacuum non-return valve (check valve). The main benefit to customers is safe operation while using vacuum lifting devices. In case […]
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 and accessories including suction cups, grippers, vacuum cartridges, and more. It gives a brief company overview and reviews some technology basics with the Piab Vacuum Academy section. […]
