PIAB DURAFLEX® friction cups provide firm grip on slippery materials

PIAB DURAFLEX® Friction Cup

To help automotive and white goods manufacturers improve production speed and eliminate bottlenecks, PIAB is launching its DURAFLEX® Friction Cups, a new line of suction cups providing the ultimate grip on oily and wet surfaces. The cups’ special grip pattern enables operators to safely and reliably move slippery metal goods without slowing production lines. This latest offering from PIAB allows manufacturers to reduce product droppage and lower scrap rates.


Customer testimonials

Achieving efficient and reliable transport with vacuum technology

Since implementing vacuum into the prototype design, production reliability has greatly improved.  Strothmann has seen flawless transport without any breakdowns in the conveying system.  The P3010 features COAX® technology, allowing for increased speed and reliability by eliminating line losses. Read more »

The role of vacuum technology in energy-efficient manufacturing

Peter Tell, Chief Technical Officer of PIAB, discusses why energy efficiency should be a lasting priority of manufacturers striving to improve sustainability and illustrates his company’s philosophy to help manufacturers achieve energy savings and greater productivity.

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Peter Tell, Chief Technical Officer of PIAB

 


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