Piab is proud to introduce piLIFT Smart, offering a genuine breakthrough in vacuum lifting. Smarter, more energy-efficient, quieter, ergonomic by design, and utilizing the same principles of physics as all vacuum lifters, Piabβs piLIFT Smart represents a paradigm shift as the marketβs first Industry 4.0 ready vacuum lifter. piLIFT Smart takes ergonomic vacuum lifting to […]
Vacuums
CVPC series of vacuum cartridges
The new CVPC series combines for the first time a pilot-operated solenoid valve and a single stage Venturi,Β all in the form of a cartridge weighing no more than 22 g.Β Its βall-in-oneβ design, compactness and lightweight are features exclusive to COVAL. These patented newΒ vacuum cartridges offer all the advantages expected by manufacturers, integrators and users: β’ […]
Vacuum generation for handling technology
Future trends point to mobile, autonomous and energy efficient systems. Contributed by Harald Kuolt, Functional Coordinator Pre-Development, J. Schmalz GmbH, Glatten, Germany Automated production is the key for marketable products. Automation technology makes it possible to cut process costs, increase output and productivity, and raise qualityβall of which lead to highly efficient production and better, […]
piPUMP offers vacuum without the frills
Piab is introducing piPUMP23, a powerful vacuum pump aimed at automated industrial procedures involving, for instance, packaging, sheet metal and wood products. The new pump offers the same premium vacuum ejection performance and energy-efficiency as piCOMPACT23, the companyβs popular all-in-one vacuum generator. However, not included are the advanced integrated controls and additional features of piCOMPACT23, […]
Screw vacuum pump is completely oil-free
The new Varodry dry-compressing screw vacuum pump, made by Leybold, Cologne, Germany, is 100% oil-free. Screw pumps are considered state-of-the-art industrial vacuum pumps, according to company officials, and the Varodry series is well suited for a wide range of manufacturing processes. Thatβs because in industrial settings, pumps not only need to handle clean air, but […]
Atlas Copco offers new screw vacuum pumps
As the properties and capabilities of glass evolve, the material isΒ seeing use in increasingly diverse applications. This, in turn,Β is placing greater demands on glass production systems. This includes vacuum technology, which forms a central component in the production and processing of glass products. For example, the evacuation of glass molds, the coating of architectural glass […]
Butler Automatic announces SP1 Splicer enhancement
Butler Automatic announces a recent innovation to their SP1 Automatic Splicer. Upgraded vacuum bars featuring Width Adaptive Vacuum Effectivity (WAVE) technology, eliminate edge curl which creates issues on certain films. The new wave bar is an improvement over previous vacuum bars because it includes strategically-placed vacuum holes in conjunction with wave-shaped vacuum slots. This enhancement […]
Vaculex vacuum lifters handle windows with care
Glass manufacturers and processors in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries in all corners of the world trust Piab’s ergonomic Vaculex lifters to handle their glass products and components safely while providing ergonomic working environments for their staff. Vaculex lifters offer specially adapted solutions for all kinds of windows or assembly situations and are designed […]
Dry vacuum pump from Leybold maximizes efficiency in industrial settings
Short, reliable and clean production processes are more important thanΒ ever for the increasingly digital and globally active value chains, in addition to high-qualityΒ results. Vacuum technology provides a significant contribution to meeting theseΒ requirements. This is why Leybold has designed the new VARODRY vacuum pump series for efficient industrial vacuum processes. This oil-free, air-cooled vacuum pump as […]
Kenos KCS vacuum gripper is small, powerful and flexible
Piab’s Kenos KCS gripper enables a collaborative robot (cobot) that can handle just about anything, anywhere, at any time. This makes it a suitable “co-working” tool, especially for small businesses, where flexibility is essential. Originally developed together with a leading cobot manufacturer as a tailor-made automation tool for one customer, the resulting vacuum gripper cobot […]
