Piab Kenos Large-Area Vacuum Grippers Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Kenos is an Italian manufacturer of large-area vacuum grippers that Piab has acquired. Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems for packaging, wood, food and other applications.
The Kenos portfolio complements Piab's suction cups, vacuum pumps and EOAT components, giving Piab customers a full range from single cups to large foam grippers that pick whole layers. Piab supports the range through 13 sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide.
Quick Verdict
Kenos brings proven large-area foam gripping into the Piab range, filling the gap between cup-based EOAT and layer handling.
Piab Kenos Large-Area Vacuum Grippers at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Large-area vacuum grippers |
Brand | Kenos, part of Piab Group |
Origin | Italy |
Applications | Packaging, wood, food and more |
Related models | Kenos FlexiGrip, MiniGrip, Safe&Light |
Support | Piab network of 13 sales offices and 900+ partners |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Large-area grippers use a foam pad with many holes over a vacuum chamber. The foam seals around products of different shapes, while valves or calibrated orifices in each hole limit leakage where no product is present.
This allows one gripper to pick single items, rows or full layers of different sizes without reconfiguration, which is attractive in palletizing and depalletizing.
Within Piab's range, Kenos models span the compact MiniGrip, modular FlexiGrip and lightweight Safe&Light, each reviewed separately on All Things Cobots.
Integration and Selection
Define the product mix, layer patterns and surface types, then select the Kenos gripper size and valve technology with Piab.
Choose vacuum source and capacity for the leakage of the products handled.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Packaging | Layer palletizing |
Wood | Handling panels and boards |
Food | Handling cases and trays |
Logistics | Depalletizing mixed products |
Functional Uses
Layer picking
Multi-size product handling
Palletizing and depalletizing
Uneven surface gripping
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Large-area gripping
Handles mixed products
Backed by Piab network
Broad model range
Limitations
No specs on this listing
Foam wear
Large grippers need high vacuum capacity
Who Should Consider the Piab Kenos Large-Area Vacuum Grippers?
Kenos grippers suit packaging, wood and food plants handling layers or varied products.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices Kenos grippers 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 Large-Area Vacuum Grippers FAQ
Who makes Kenos grippers?
Kenos, an Italian company acquired by Piab.
What are Kenos grippers?
Large-area vacuum grippers.
Which industries use them?
Packaging, wood, food and others.
What models are available?
Including FlexiGrip, MiniGrip and Safe&Light.
How is support provided?
Through Piab's global sales and partner network.
How much do they cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
