Following a six-month period of exclusive use by one of the market’s machine builders, the the rectangular Duraflex RB20x40P suction cup is now available to the rest of the flow pack industry. “Our RB20x40P cup was developed specifically for handling flow-packed bars of sweets, but it can of course be used for any small, rectangular […]
Vacuums
Hump Day Hydraulics: What about vacuum?
In this Hump Day Hydraulics (err, we mean Hump Day ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs!) video, Josh Cosford and Paul Heney discuss vacuumsβthe perceived effect in which air seems to pull towards the object creating the vacuum. As Cosford says, pressure likes to equalize, so ambient air pressure tries to move in to fill the space created by the […]
Double capacity ejector fits popular format
Piab is introducing a complement to its range of Value Line vacuum ejectors. The new aluminum block mounted ejector is dimensioned to emulate a popular ejector format, making it easy to install into many existing systems. Offering improved performance and more energy-efficient operation, the ejector is a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative for operators of basic […]
Eliminate vacuum related downtime in your production
piCOMPACT 23 is the latest in a line of Piab vacuum generators that provides outstanding performance and quality. The new design increases uptime in your vacuum system to achieve more reliability. By working at a lower feed pressure and maximizing the utilization rate of the compressed air, the COAX ejectors reduce energy consumption while increasing […]
Vacuum pump designed for small parts pick and place
Piab 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. The piPUMP can be used for small centralized systems but is perhaps even more suitable for semi-decentralized systems, i.e., a few […]
Increased uptime with integrated controls ejector
Piab updates its piCOMPACT range, a manifold-mounted and functional ejector system 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. Components in the piCOMPACT range are suitable for pick-and-place operations […]
Lifting the ergonomic way with vacuum
ByΒ 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 energyβthat means ending in an almighty crash, buckling metal or shattering glass, and potentially injuring anyone […]
Reversible drum vacs are now CE compliant
EXAIR’s Reversible Drum Vac and High Lift Reversible Drum Vac are ideal for the recovery of fluids like: coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, waste water, and liquid spills. After undergoing rigorous testing by an independent laboratory, EXAIRβs Reversible Drum Vacsβ’ have been proven to meet the stringent requirements of the European Union in order […]
ISO valve bases for automation applications
Vaccon Company, a U.S. manufacturer of air-powered venturi vacuum pumps, introduces the new Vac-Stacβ’ Series of venturi vacuum pumps designed specifically to integrate with all ISO 5599/1 Size-1 directional control valves, at the Pack Expo Show in Chicago, November 2 β 5. Vacconβs VacStac pumps provide the quickest and most efficient way to incorporate vacuum […]
Getting a grip on bag handling
by Josef Karbassi, VP Automation Division, Piab AB It may seem like a small thing β a bag of candy dropped on the floor in a plantβs 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 […]
