Piab Flexible Suction Cup Mount Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab Flexible Suction Cup Mount is a mix-and-match system of interchangeable parts for positioning any type of suction cup on vacuum tools and fixtures, for example to handle automotive body parts or plastic details.
Mounting options include a universal joint (C-C 44 mm), profile mount (2 x 8/10.5 mm), lock-pin (19 mm) and ball-joint. Rods are 1/4 in for small cups or 18 mm for large cups, in lengths of 45 to 200 mm, and can be angled 20 to 25 degrees.
Quick Verdict
A flexible, vacuum-tight building kit that makes it quick to configure and adjust suction gripper tools, particularly in automotive press lines.
Piab Flexible Suction Cup Mount at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Suction cup mounting system |
Mounting options | Universal joint (C-C 44 mm), profile (2 x 8/10.5 mm), lock-pin (19 mm), ball-joint |
Rod diameters | 1/4 in and 18 mm |
Rod lengths | 45 to 200 mm |
Angle adjustment | 20 to 25 degrees |
Clamping | Ball-joint with rubber stoppers, captive-washer screws |
Fittings | Male and female, top and bottom threads |
Sealing | O-rings, 100% vacuum sealed |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Suction tools for body panels need cups positioned and angled to match each part's contour. The ball-joint mechanism lets rods be angled, while rubber stoppers clamp the rod and allow fine adjustment before final tightening.
Separate fittings let rods be detached for maintenance or reconfiguration without dismantling the whole tool. O-rings make every connection vacuum tight, compatible with energy-saving vacuum systems.
The system works with both centralised and decentralised vacuum and fits most automotive-sector machines.
Integration and Selection
Choose the mounting interface that matches the tool frame, then select rod diameter and length for cup size and reach. Use the angle adjustment to match part contours.
Record final positions so tools can be rebuilt consistently.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Automotive | Press line tooling for body parts |
Plastics | Handling molded details |
Appliances | Handling sheet panels |
Aerospace | Fixture building for skin panels |
Functional Uses
Building suction tools
Angle adjustment
Quick reconfiguration
Vacuum-tight connections
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Four mounting interfaces
Wide rod length range
Vacuum-tight fittings
Fine adjustment
Limitations
20 to 25° angle limit
Requires careful setup
Rods add weight on large tools
Who Should Consider the Piab Flexible Suction Cup Mount?
The Flexible Suction Cup Mount suits automotive and plastics tool builders.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices mounting components 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 Flexible Suction Cup Mount FAQ
What mounting options exist?
Universal joint, profile mount, lock-pin and ball-joint.
What rod sizes are available?
1/4 in and 18 mm diameters, 45 to 200 mm long.
How far can rods be angled?
20 to 25 degrees.
Are connections vacuum tight?
Yes, all fittings have O-rings.
Does it work with decentralised vacuum?
Yes, with centralised or decentralised systems.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
