Gripping, lifting & holding

Gripping, lifting & holding

Destacking layers of sheets

Blank Destacker has been developed specifically for feeding sheet blanks into fully automatic lines. Blanks of metal (magnetic or non-magnetic), plastic, wood or cardboard are separated from a stack and fed into the line. Vacuum pumps and cups are used to “pick-up/separate” and feed. It is important to choose the right type of suction ...

Tailored blanks of sheet

Joining metal materials of different thickness, strength or coating type produce a 'tailored blank' ready for stamping. Tailored blanks are of prime importance when reducing weight and raw material costs but also a key structural component when optimizing crash/strength in automotive body design. Lasers are ideal for this application as ...

Metal stamping and press transfer

Sheet metal is moved through a series of presses and formed into a panel. Slippery panels due to oil, narrow areas to grip and high speed in the press makes the selection of cups crucial. Vacuum tooling for handling the panel changes each time a new part shall be pressed. Tandem press-lines feature multiple presses with press-to-press ...

Metal stamping/parts assembly

Assembly process for stamped parts. Robots are used for welding parts together and for material handling. In a robot cell at least a few robots use vacuum in handling operations. The metal sheets are still oily but the speeds and cycle times are much slower than in stamping. Safety and energy-saving devices are important for efficient ...

Metal body assembly

In the body assembly robots are used for welding and also for material handling. In a robot assembly cell, where for instance car doors are produced, at least a few robots use vacuum in handling operations. The sheets are still oily but the speeds and cycle times are much slower than in metal stamping. Safety and energy-saving devices ...

Metal forming - bending, hemming, drilling and cutting

Vacuum is mainly used for loading and unloading in metal forming processes and sometimes holding and sorting of the workpiece within the machine. Punching machine, a machine for punching holes in metal. Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials. The bending machine is a metalworking machine that allows the bending ...

Glass forming and transfer

Glass is manufactured in large slabs or sheets. It is cut and fed through ovens where it is formed into functional pieces. Robots and transfer stations handle the glass in sheet form, in a similar fashion as sheet metal. Once the glass is formed, it is usually held to a workstation by cups where it is glazed or trimmed. New glass is ...

Glass/solar panel handling

Solar glass and modules are handled and fixed by vacuum during the entire manufacturing process. The thin, fragile and surface sensitive object is handled under high accelerations and short cycle times. Suction cups which leave no marks, have a good inner support structure and good sealing capability (over seams) shall be used.  ...

Auto racking

To automatically rack stamped metal panels or other large parts. The panels are loaded into shipping racks for movement to next process in the line. The size and weight of the panels make it difficult for operators to manually handle and racking them. Robots are used and typically equipped with a vision system. A retracting level ...

Injection molding - remove parts from mold

After plastic parts have been formed in injection molding machines, they are typically removed from the mold with the help of suction cups and vacuum pumps that are usually attached to a robot arm. The temperature of the molded plastic parts can be quite high. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® technology and ...

Woodworking and wood handling

Vacuum is used to clamp and handle workpieces made of wood. Usually the application is characterized by a dusty environment, fast cycle times and a high degree of automation. The porosity and surface finish as well as degree of cracks and twigs can vary from part to part, which makes the vacuum component selection crucial. Advantages ...

Vacuum assembly fixture - clamping

In several industries there are clamping fixtures where suction cups are used to hold parts during assembly, forming, cutting or other machining operations. In many cases the cycle times are long and an energy-saving system is therefore recommended. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® technology and ...

Vacuum holding for testing/measuring

Vacuum is used in test equipment for printed circuit boards to press the board against the electrical test points. The vacuum creates an even pressure/force over the entire board. Vacuum and suction cups are also used to clamp/hold parts in several industries during quality control by measuring the critical dimensions of ...

Ergonomic lifter

Reducing injury and increasing productivity are often accomplished with the aid of ergonomic lifting devices. This type of equipment allows one or two operators to lift, move and manipulate large and small objects with vacuum. Unlike a robot, the lifting device requires an operator to position the part being handled. Reliable safety ...

Tire and rubber handling/forming

Tire and rubber manufacturers use vacuum for material handling and forming applications. The process of molding tires includes a vacuum assist that helps rubber form inside a mold cavity. Tires and rubber slabs are also handled by means of vacuum pumps and suction cups. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® ...

Labelling and decoration machines

By using vacuum, labels can be applied to objects in high-speed labelling machines in a simple and efficient way, even on soft and uneven objects.   Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® technology and optimisers Secure and fast grip thanks to high initial vacuum flow of Piab vacuum pumps Specialized ...

Robot pick-and-place

The use of robots for placing products in cartons and transfer of cartons and products between different stations in the packaging lines is very common in all industries. High speed pick-and-place robots for placing small items like candy and cookies in packages are often combined with a visual observation system for identifying products ...

Automated pick-and-place

The use of specialized machines for high speed pick-and-place of small items with suction cups is very common in the electronics and consumer industries. This application is typically characterized by short cycle times, high acceleration forces and large variations on the parts to be handled. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy ...

Palletizing and depalletizing

Palletizing is the process of placing packages on a pallet alternatively removing them from a pallet (depalletizing). Palletizing machines use vacuum pumps, suction cups and other pneumatic components. These machines typically pick up multiple boxes at a time and place them on a stack (or remove them from a stack). Today, because of the ...

Cartoning machines

Cartoning machines erect boxes from flat sheets of corrugated material. The erected boxes are then filled with products or individual cartons and are then prepared for the palletizing process. As with most packaging machines, vacuum cups, vacuum pumps and other pneumatic components are an essential part of the cartoning ...

Rotary cartoners

Rotary cartoner is one of the most popular types of cartoning machines. These machines use a series of vacuum bars equipped with suction cups that move in a continuous rotary motion. Rotary cartoners utilize a "pick-and-carry" motion to move cartons Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® technology and ...

Bag opening

Vacuum and suction cups are used to pick and open paper and plastic bags. Suction cups with stiffer bellows and a soft sealing lip are preferred in these quite often high-speed applications. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption with COAX® technology Fast and secure grip thanks to high initial vacuum flow of Piab vacuum ...

Seal machines (vertical form-fill-seal)

During the pouch/bag forming phase vacuum is often applied to transport belts that help provide a grip on both sides of the pouch/bag material. The vacuum belt moves the pouch material from a web roll into position to receive the product from the filler. Holes in the belt allow vacuum to hold the pouch while the belt is rotating and ...

Vacuum belt conveyors

Vacuum belt conveyors consist of a perforated conveyor belt that is connected to a vacuum through grooves in the bed of the belt. It holds flat parts of almost any material to the belt by vacuum. Vacuum belt conveyors can also be used "upside down" in some applications. Advantages with Piab Reduced energy consumption, vacuum COAX® ...

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