Piab ABG-25 Adjustable Bag Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab ABG-25 is a smaller adjustable bag gripper for palletizing plastic, woven cloth and paper bags of grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins. A hand wheel changes the width for different runs, eliminating custom tooling.
It handles bags of 2 to 25 kg (5 to 55 lb), 300 to 900 mm long and 25 to 150 mm thick, with width adjustable from 185 to 530 mm in under 30 seconds. The tool weighs 38 kg, uses 11.1 mm solid stainless steel fingers, a decker mechanism and pneumatic valves with a full cycle under 600 ms. An optional servo adjusts width on the move.
Quick Verdict
A flexible bag gripper that covers many bag sizes with one tool, with servo width adjustment for mixed pallet loads.
Piab ABG-25 Adjustable Bag Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Tool type | Adjustable bag palletizing gripper |
Bag weight | 2 to 25 kg (5 to 55 lb) |
Bag width | 185 to 530 mm, changed in under 30 s |
Bag length | 300 to 900 mm |
Bag thickness | 25 to 150 mm |
Tool weight | 38 kg (84 lb) |
Fingers | 11.1 mm solid stainless steel, radiused ends |
Valve cycle | Under 600 ms |
Options | Servo width adjustment |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Changing bag size normally means swapping grippers. The ABG-25's hand-wheel adjustment changes width in under 30 seconds, and the servo option lets the robot adjust width automatically between bags.
Independent decker plates centre bags on the conveyor, and the decker mechanism controls the drop for tight pallet patterns. Ball bearings support long life.
Fast valves under 600 ms for a full cycle keep throughput high.
Integration and Selection
Size the robot for the 38 kg tool plus 25 kg bag. Choose manual or servo adjustment depending on product mix.
Integrate with a roller conveyor pick station.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Agriculture | Grain bags |
Chemicals | Powder bags |
Pet food | Dog food bags |
Minerals | Heavy mineral bags |
Functional Uses
Bag palletizing
Quick width changeover
Mixed pallet loads with servo
Accurate bag placement
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Wide bag range
Fast width change
Servo option
Stainless fingers
Limitations
25 kg bag limit
38 kg tool weight
Requires conveyor pick station
Who Should Consider the Piab ABG-25 Adjustable Bag Gripper?
The ABG-25 suits bag palletizing with several bag sizes.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices the ABG-25 by configuration, options and quantity. Budget for the complete solution, including mounting, vacuum or air supply, valves, sensors and commissioning, rather than the component alone.
Further Reading
Piab ABG-25 Adjustable Bag Gripper FAQ
What bag weights does it handle?
2 to 25 kg (5 to 55 lb).
How is width adjusted?
With a hand wheel, or optionally a servo.
What width range is supported?
185 to 530 mm.
How heavy is the tool?
38 kg (84 lb).
How fast are the valves?
A full open/close cycle under 600 ms.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
