Piab Suction Cups and Vacuum Gripping Systems
Safe, gentle and repeatable gripping for packaging, automotive, logistics and robotics
Piab vacuum gripping solutions cover the entire functional chain: from the suction cup (the direct interface with the part), to ready-to-use grippers and gripping systems, through to EOAT components and accessories for installation, height compensation and vacuum management. The range is designed to ensure gripping stability, reduced part damage and rapid integration on automated machines, industrial robots and cobots.
Fluid System supports technical departments in selecting the correct combination of suction cup geometry, material, compensation, valves/accessories and gripping architecture (single suction cup, multi-suction cup, area gripper or dedicated gripper).
Comparison of the main Piab Vacuum Gripping types
| Type | Main function | Configuration | Indicative technical parameters | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round suction cups | Universal gripping on flat or slightly irregular surfaces | Flat – concave – bellows – multi-bellows | Indicative diameters 5–150 mm – ESD and FDA versions available | Packaging – logistics – sheet metal – glass – electronics – batteries |
| Flat suction cups | Stable gripping on smooth surfaces | Flat single lip | High stability – low height compensation | Glass – sheet metal – rigid surfaces – heavy loads |
| Oval suction cups | Gripping on long or irregular objects | Flat or bellows | Indicative sizes from 10x30 to 70x175 mm | Sheet metal – glass – packaging – automotive |
| Rectangular suction cups | Gripping on narrow formats and flow packs | Bellows or multi-bellows | Duraflex® non-marking material | Packaging – flow pack – logistics |
| Soft grippers | Gentle gripping on complex shapes | Integrated vacuum gripper with flexible fingers and conforming cavities | FDA/EU silicone – indicative temperature range from -40 to +200 °C | Food and beverage – delicate product packaging |
| Robot gripping systems | Automated handling and positioning | Ready-to-use grippers or modular EOAT systems | ISO 9409-1 mounting interfaces | Industrial and collaborative robots – end-of-line systems |
Piab Suction Cups
Piab offers one of the widest suction cup ranges on the market, with solutions optimised for part shape, surface, material and cycle dynamics. Round, oval and rectangular designs are available, including models with compensation (bellows/multi-bellows) and versions for specific applications (e.g. electronics, food).
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Round, oval and rectangular geometries, with flat, concave, bellows and multi-bellows configurations.
Solutions in FDA/EU-approved silicone, also detectable.
ESD anti-static variants, also in reduced diameters for sensitive components.
Materials for wear resistance or “no mark” applications.
Wide availability of diameters and formats according to the part and required force.
Main applications
- Packaging and end-of-line systems.
- Logistics and parcel handling.
- Automotive (sheet metal/glass).
- Electronics and battery production.
Piab Suction Cups available to order
piGRIP® (configurable)
Configurable, modular suction cups, ideal when gripping and height compensation need to be optimised on a custom basis.
Flat suction cups (e.g. XLF, XLF-SL)
For smooth surfaces and heavy loads (glass, sheet metal), with high gripping stability and wear-resistant materials.
Round families (e.g. BXP / BX-P)
Round bellows/multi-bellows suction cups for fast cycles and different materials; dedicated versions are available for electronics (ESD), food applications, miniaturised versions for electronic components and high-precision applications.
Oval suction cups (e.g. OB/OBF, OF-P, OCP/OCF)
For long/narrow objects and irregular surfaces, with bellows/flat/concave variants and dedicated materials (including FDA/EU).
Rectangular suction cups (RB/RBL)
For flow-pack and package handling, in Duraflex® (non-marking material) and multi-bellows versions for significant height differences.
Piab Grippers and Vacuum Gripping Systems
Piab grippers and vacuum gripping systems are designed for reliable, controlled handling of industrial products, including delicate, irregular products or those with variable surfaces. The range includes soft grippers, modular gripping systems and solutions ready for integration on industrial and collaborative robots, ideal for packaging, assembly, logistics and electronics applications. Materials certified for food & beverage and controlled environments (FDA / EU Reg. 1935/2004) are available, together with configurations for fast cycles, high repeatability and reduced process waste.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Modular gripping systems configurable according to product and duty cycle.
Multi-finger soft grippers with distributed vacuum.
Integration of suction cups, ejectors and vacuum sensors.
Compatibility with industrial and collaborative robots.
Materials suitable for industrial, food & beverage and electronics applications.
Main applications
- Industrial and collaborative robots.
- End-of-line and palletising systems.
- Primary and secondary packaging.
- Handling of fragile or deformable products.
Piab Grippers and Vacuum Gripping Systems available to order
piSOFTGRIP®
Soft grippers for gentle, adaptive gripping, ideal for irregular, fragile or sensitive products.
Gripping solutions for robots and cobots
Ready-to-use grippers and modular EOAT systems for industrial and collaborative robots, designed for fast, reliable integration. Dedicated solutions are also available for collaborative applications with a high payload-to-weight ratio and simplified integration, ideal for palletising, end-of-line systems and container handling.
Piab EOAT Accessories and Components
Piab EOAT accessories and components complete vacuum gripping systems, enabling mechanical and pneumatic integration on industrial robots, collaborative robots and automated machines. These elements enable the gripping system to be adapted to product characteristics, improve cycle reliability and optimise compressed air consumption while maintaining high levels of operational safety.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Level compensators for automatic adaptation to product height variations.
Suction cup valves with non-return function and local vacuum control.
Air-saving modules and energy optimisation for gripping cycles.
EOAT mounting components with ball joints, brackets and adjustable supports.
Compatibility with modular gripping systems and custom configurations.
Provision for pneumatic and electrical integration on robot end-of-arm tooling.
Compatibility with ISO 9409-1 interfaces for rapid mounting.
Main applications
- EOAT systems for industrial and collaborative robots.
- Automated packaging, assembly and end-of-line systems.
- Applications with products of variable size, weight or height.
- Systems with safety and operational continuity requirements.
- Systems requiring optimisation of air consumption.
Piab EOAT Accessories and Components available to order
piGRIP® FLC and level compensators
Compensators for automatic adaptation to product dimensional variations during gripping.
Suction cup valves (non-return / AQR)
Devices for vacuum holding and load safety in the event of local leakage.
piSAVE®
Modules for compressed air saving and energy optimisation of vacuum systems.
EOAT mounting components
Ball joints, brackets, supports and fittings for mechanical and pneumatic integration on robot end-of-arm tooling.
Why choose Piab vacuum solutions supplied by Fluid System
– High-efficiency Piab technologies based on multistage COAX® ejectors and modular gripping systems.
– Specialist technical consultancy for selecting suction cups, grippers and ejectors according to the product and duty cycle.
– Complete EOAT customisation, from concept to assembly, with ISO 9409-1 robot interfaces, pneumatic and electrical integration and cycle testing.
– Support for integration on robots and automated systems, reducing commissioning times and operational risks.
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FAQ — Piab suction cups and vacuum gripping systems
When the part has height differences, height tolerances or surfaces that are not perfectly flat: bellows help compensate for height differences and stabilise gripping.
Yes. FDA/EU-approved silicone solutions are available, also in detectable versions, useful for reducing the risk of contamination by foreign bodies.
Yes. Conductive/ESD versions are available for electronics and battery applications, helping limit risks related to electrostatic charges.
With complete gripping solutions or correctly sized EOAT components and mounting interfaces compliant with ISO 9409-1, reducing design and installation times.
They improve repeatability and reliability: they compensate for misalignment, facilitate mounting and manage vacuum release/holding through dedicated functions (non-return, AQR, piSAVE®).
