Piab Kenos FlexiGrip (KFG) Foam Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab Kenos FlexiGrip (KFG) is a compact, modular foam vacuum gripper whose foam surface adapts to a wide range of products without adjustment. It can be used alone on robots or cobots or combined into EOAT for industrial robots.
Three technologies are offered: check valve (auto-regulated, dust tolerant, up to 80° rotation), flow restriction (up to 360° rotation, light and fast) and a bag gripper unit for soft, liquid or loosely filled bags and pouches. Sizes are round 80 and 100 mm and square 80 and 120 mm.
Quick Verdict
A versatile foam gripper module that reduces mispicks on uneven products and lets one tool design adapt through technology choice.
Piab Kenos FlexiGrip (KFG) Foam Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Foam vacuum gripper |
Round sizes | 80 and 100 mm |
Square sizes | 80 and 120 mm |
Check valve version | Auto-regulated, no filters, up to 80° rotation |
Flow restriction version | Calibrated orifices, up to 360° rotation |
Bag gripper version | Soft, liquid or loosely filled bags and pouches |
Vacuum source | Integrated cartridge, centralized, or remote pump |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Foam conforms to rough, textured and uneven surfaces where cups cannot seal. With check valves, holes not covered by product close automatically, so vacuum is held on the covered area only.
Flow-restriction versions use calibrated orifices that limit leakage, which keeps the gripper thin and light for high-speed picking and allows full rotation.
The bag version adds a frame to support soft or liquid-filled bags and avoid perforation or leakage. Foam is easy to replace, reducing downtime.
Integration and Selection
Pick technology by product: check valve for layers and dusty environments, flow restriction for fast single picks, bag gripper for pouches. Choose vacuum source to balance weight and capacity.
A remote pump reduces arm load and wear.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Packaging | Picking cartons and jars |
Construction materials | Handling boards and blocks |
Wood | Handling timber pieces |
Automotive | Handling complex parts |
Functional Uses
Uneven product picking
Layer handling
Bag and pouch handling
Upside-down handling
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Adapts without adjustment
Three technology options
Easy foam replacement
Flexible vacuum sources
Limitations
Foam wears over time
Payload not stated on A3
Less precise than cups
Who Should Consider the Piab Kenos FlexiGrip (KFG) Foam Gripper?
The Kenos FlexiGrip suits packaging and building-materials handling with varied products.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices Kenos FlexiGrip modules 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 Kenos FlexiGrip (KFG) Foam Gripper FAQ
What sizes are available?
Round 80 and 100 mm, square 80 and 120 mm.
What technologies exist?
Check valve, flow restriction and bag gripper.
Can it rotate products?
Check valve up to 80°, flow restriction up to 360°.
Can it handle bags?
Yes, with the bag gripper unit.
What vacuum sources work?
Integrated cartridge, centralized system or remote pump.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
