Piab BGX Bag Handling Suction Cups Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab BGX is a suction cup for handling thin, flimsy and oversized bags in e-commerce, FMCG, secondary food picking and fashion.
It is a one-piece cup with two bellows, available with 34, 41 and 48 mm lip diameters and six aluminium push-in fittings that attach to the cup neck. The blue silicone is FDA and EU approved for direct food contact and suits high- and low-temperature applications.
Quick Verdict
A clever bag cup whose lip seals at low vacuum, protecting thin film while still holding firmly in fast robot moves.
Piab BGX Bag Handling Suction Cups at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Bag handling suction cup |
Design | One-piece, two bellows |
Lip diameters | 34, 41, 48 mm |
Fittings | 6 aluminium push-in fittings |
Material | Blue silicone, FDA and EU approved |
Temperature | High and low temperature applications |
Sealing | Seals at low vacuum level |
Robot speed | Stable in fast and semi-fast applications |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Thin bags tear or deform when exposed to high vacuum. The BGX lip is designed to seal outstandingly at low vacuum level, so it can hold the bag without stretching or damaging the film.
Two bellows provide height compensation and adapt to uneven surfaces, while a one-piece construction avoids joints that could leak or trap contaminants.
Blue colour aids visual detection if a fragment ever ends up in food, which is why it is common in food processing.
Integration and Selection
Select the lip diameter for bag size and weight and the fitting for the tool. Tune vacuum level low enough to protect the bag but high enough for acceleration.
Test with the thinnest and largest bags handled.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
E-commerce | Picking polybags |
FMCG | Handling consumer goods in bags |
Food | Secondary food picking |
Fashion | Handling garments in bags |
Functional Uses
Thin bag picking
Oversized bag handling
Low-vacuum sealing
Fast robot picking
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Seals at low vacuum
Three lip sizes
Food-contact approved
Stable in fast moves
Limitations
Silicone wear in abrasive use
Bag-specific
Vacuum values not published on A3
Who Should Consider the Piab BGX Bag Handling Suction Cups?
The BGX suits e-commerce and FMCG operations picking thin or oversized bags.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices BGX cups 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 BGX Bag Handling Suction Cups FAQ
What is the BGX for?
Handling thin, flimsy and oversized bags.
Which lip sizes exist?
34 mm, 41 mm and 48 mm.
Is it food safe?
Yes, FDA and EU approved blue silicone.
How many bellows does it have?
Two.
What fittings are available?
Six aluminium push-in fittings.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
