Piab Mini Cobot Gripper (MCG) Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab Mini Cobot Gripper (MCG) weighs only 9.5 ounces and is described as probably the lightest cobot gripper in the world. It lifts parts up to 11 pounds.
Its pump unit has an integrated COAX vacuum ejector for high initial flow and low energy use. A Quick-Click tool changer allows gripper plates with different suction units to be swapped in seconds without tools, so it can pick tablet boxes, toothpaste tubes, boxes, bags and loose parts.
Quick Verdict
Ideal for small cobots. Extremely low weight leaves payload for the product, and Quick-Click plates make it adaptable across SKUs.
Piab Mini Cobot Gripper (MCG) at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Gripper type | Vacuum cobot gripper |
Weight | 9.5 oz |
Payload | Up to 11 lb |
Vacuum | Integrated COAX ejector |
Tool change | Quick-Click, tool-free |
Suction units | Range of suction units and adapter plates |
Products | Boxes, tubes, bags, loose parts |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Lightweight cobots such as 3 to 5 kg models lose much of their capacity to heavy grippers. At 9.5 oz, the MCG uses very little, so the smallest cobot can often be used.
COAX ejectors provide high initial flow for a fast, secure hold, and low air use reduces running costs.
Quick-Click plates hold different suction cup arrays, such as multiple small BX10 cups for small boxes, swapped in seconds.
Integration and Selection
Choose suction plates for each product family and store them at the cell. Provide compressed air and a control signal through the cobot.
Validate pick reliability for bags and tubes.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
E-commerce | Order picking |
Pharmaceutical | Handling tablet boxes |
Personal care | Handling toothpaste tubes |
Food | Cobot packaging |
Functional Uses
Light cobot picking
Quick product changeover
Bag and tube handling
Small-box picking
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Only 9.5 oz
Up to 11 lb payload
Tool-free plate change
Energy-efficient COAX
Limitations
11 lb limit
Needs compressed air
Plates per product family
Who Should Consider the Piab Mini Cobot Gripper (MCG)?
The MCG suits small cobots in e-commerce, packaging and FMCG.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices the MCG 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 Mini Cobot Gripper (MCG) FAQ
How much does the MCG weigh?
9.5 ounces.
What payload can it lift?
Up to 11 pounds.
What vacuum technology does it use?
An integrated COAX ejector.
How are plates changed?
With the Quick-Click tool changer, without tools.
What can it pick?
Tablet boxes, toothpaste tubes, boxes, bags and loose parts.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
