Piab ECX36 Egg Handling Suction Cup Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab ECX36 is a suction cup designed for high-speed egg handling. It needs only a low vacuum level and provides a firm but gentle grip that reduces the risk of cracking.
A stable design with multistage actuation gives easy control over product release. The cup resists detergents and ultrasonic cleaning over the long term, can be cleaned in situ and complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU 1935/2004 and EU 2023/2006.
Quick Verdict
A specialist cup that makes high-speed egg handling gentler and more hygienic, while saving energy through low vacuum.
Piab ECX36 Egg Handling Suction Cup at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Egg handling suction cup |
Model | ECX36 |
Vacuum | Low vacuum level |
Actuation | Multistage, controlled release |
Grip | Firm but gentle |
Cleaning | Detergent and ultrasonic resistant, in-situ cleanable |
Compliance | FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU 1935/2004, EU 2023/2006 |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Eggs vary in size and shape and break easily under point loads. A low vacuum level spreads a gentle force across the shell, while the cup's geometry centres the egg.
Multistage actuation means the cup collapses in controlled steps, giving predictable lift and release. That supports precise placement into trays at high speed.
Resistance to detergents and ultrasonic cleaning matters in egg grading plants, where hygiene rules require frequent cleaning.
Integration and Selection
Use with low-vacuum generators sized for many cups, and set release timing for the tray placement.
Include in-situ cleaning in sanitation procedures.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Egg grading | Transferring eggs to trays |
Egg packing | High-speed packing |
Hatcheries | Handling hatching eggs |
Food processing | Feeding egg breaking lines |
Functional Uses
High-speed egg transfer
Gentle low-vacuum gripping
Controlled release
Hygienic cleaning in place
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Low vacuum saves energy
Reduces cracking
Food regulatory compliance
In-situ cleanable
Limitations
Egg-specific
Dimensions not listed on A3
Requires many cups for throughput
Who Should Consider the Piab ECX36 Egg Handling Suction Cup?
The ECX36 suits egg graders and packers automating high-speed handling.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices ECX36 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 ECX36 Egg Handling Suction Cup FAQ
What is the ECX36 for?
High-speed egg handling.
What vacuum does it need?
Only a low vacuum level.
Is it food compliant?
Yes, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU 1935/2004 and EU 2023/2006.
Can it be cleaned in place?
Yes, and it resists detergents and ultrasonic cleaning.
Does it reduce cracking?
Yes, its gentle grip lowers the risk of damage.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
