Improved and intelligent blow-off functions, a split unit design, and a self-adhesion control feature are a few of the new added extras on offer in Piabβs premium piCOMPACT23 vacuum generator platform. This range of proprietary and patented added features, which also includes IO-Link communication, has the potential to provide optimal vacuum generation for every application. […]
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FIPA develops flexible, cost-effective vacuum gripper solution for repacking application
FIPA Inc., recently designed and installed an alternative package handling solution for PCA Roboter- und Verpackungstechnik GmbH, which has specialized in powerful, innovative palletizing and packing systems for more than 20 years. Challenged to efficiently remove filled cardboard boxes weighing up to 44lbs. and ranging from 9.5β to 14β in length and 8.5β to 9.5β […]
New 2380 series WOB-L versatile pressure/vacuum pump
Thomas announces the launch of the 2380 series twin WOB-LΒ piston oil-less air compressor. Β The 2380 series air compressors are designed for pressure/vacuum and high flow, with suitability for a range of applications including medical, dental, industrial packaging/printing, and environmental in pond aeration. Β The 2380 provides 100 psi (6.9 bar) max pressure with open flow […]
A Lego-like pneumatic solution for customized machines
ByΒ Ken Korane, Contributing Editor Food and beverage processors and packagers strive to move goods as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible without damaging the end product. Sometimes the work is done by hand, but automated systems are often preferred to speed throughput and ensure quality. Devices like pick-and-place gantries, delta robots, and SCARA pickers work […]
New friction cup range keeps every sheet safe
Expanding its family of DURAFLEX friction cups, Piab is making sure that they meet emerging market requirements, and are able to offer the best and safest possible solution for any type of sheet metal handling. Safer handling of often oily sheets offers the opportunity to increase the number of strokes per minute in stamping, cutting, […]
Vacuum switches for decentralized vacuum systems
Specially designed to facilitate vacuum sensing in decentralized ejector based systems, Piabβs miniaturized vacuum switches VS4015/VS4016 and VS4118/VS4128 are growing popular because of their small size, low weight, and simple installation. βThese pre-set vacuum switches offer plug and play installation, and have been developed to help manufacturers fully benefit from the advantages offered by decentralized […]
How do you size a vacuum cup?
Vacuum cups grip a workpiece by evacuating air from the space inside the cup, creating a partial vacuum at a pressure below ambient. In simple terms one can size a vacuum cup based on the load, available vacuum and cup area. But engineers should consider several other factors when sizing vacuum cups for a given […]
How do you select a vacuum cup?
When it comes to gripping and moving anything from cola cans to car fenders, vacuum cups on end-of-arm tooling are incredibly versatile devices in many automated handling systems. They come in countless types, sizes, constructions and materials to suit widely varying applications. Here are some general engineering considerations for choosing the right one for a […]
Vacuum cups: Key uses
Vacuum cups, or suction cups, are often used as grippers in manual or automated handling applications. They can secure and help move a wide range of productsβeverything from bottles and bags to bricks and wooden boards, and sheet metal, pipes and glass windows. In essence, theyβre the interface between a vacuum system and the workpiece. […]
FIPA announces Varioflex bellows suction cups for material handling and packaging automation
FIPA Inc. launched its Varioflex bellows suction cups for material handling and packaging automation applications. Made of oil-, ozone-, and wear-resistant polyurethane composite material, FIPAβs SP-BX Series Varioflex bellows suction cups feature a dimensionally stable body (60Β° shore) that prevents buckling over a broad range of shear forces, and a soft, extremely low-marking sealing lip […]
