Piab DURAFLEX XP Single Bellow Suction Cups Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab DURAFLEX XP single bellow suction cups come in diameters from 10 to 110 mm and use a dual-durometer construction: a firm bellows combined with soft, flexible lips that blend rubber's elasticity with polyurethane's wear resistance.
They are well suited to uneven and porous surfaces, leave no marks and contain no Paint Wetting Impairment Substances (PWIS). Compared with multi-bellows cups, they have a lower building height and higher lifting force per cup, and stay stable at higher robot speeds.
Quick Verdict
A versatile everyday cup that combines low height, high force and stability, ideal for fast injection molding take-out and precise placement.
Piab DURAFLEX XP Single Bellow Suction Cups at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Single bellow suction cups |
Diameter range | 10 to 110 mm |
Construction | Dual durometer: firm bellows, soft lips |
Material | DURAFLEX |
Surfaces | Uneven and porous |
Marking | Mark-free |
PWIS | Free of paint wetting impairment substances |
Build height | Lower than multi-bellows cups |
Lifting force | Higher per cup than multi-bellows designs |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
A single bellow gives some height compensation while keeping the cup short and stiff. That stiffness means the part does not swing during fast moves, so the robot can accelerate harder and still place parts accurately in fixtures.
Higher lifting force per cup means fewer cups may be needed, which lowers initial cost, simplifies the tool and reduces weight.
PWIS-free material is essential in automotive paint shops and for parts that will be painted later, because silicone and similar substances cause paint defects. Good sealing reduces leakage, allowing smaller vacuum pumps and lower energy costs.
Integration and Selection
Select diameter from part weight and acceleration, and use the lower height in tight spaces such as inside molds. Size the vacuum generator for the reduced leakage.
Check the cup fittings against the gripper's mounting system.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Plastic injection molding | High-speed unloading of molded parts |
Automotive | Handling textured interior components |
Painting | Handling pre-paint parts PWIS-free |
Packaging | Handling cartons |
Functional Uses
Fast molded part take-out
Precise fixture placement
Porous surface handling
Paint-safe gripping
Pros and Cons
Advantages
10 to 110 mm sizes
PWIS-free and mark-free
High stability at speed
Higher force per cup
Limitations
Less height compensation than multi-bellows
Not for extreme temperatures
Vacuum values must come from Piab data
Who Should Consider the Piab DURAFLEX XP Single Bellow Suction Cups?
DURAFLEX XP cups suit plastics, automotive and general handling at high speed.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices DURAFLEX XP 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 DURAFLEX XP Single Bellow Suction Cups FAQ
What sizes are available?
10 to 110 mm diameter.
Are they PWIS-free?
Yes, they contain no paint wetting impairment substances.
Why single bellow?
Lower height, higher force per cup and better stability at speed.
Do they mark parts?
No.
What applications suit them?
High-speed unloading of molded parts and precise placement.
How much do they cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
