Piab piCOBOT L Review: Specs, Price and Applications
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The Piab piCOBOT L is a vacuum gripper with a payload of up to 16 kg, listed from USD 4,800. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Piab piCOBOT L is a vacuum pump unit for cobots and small industrial robots that handles loads of up to 16 kg. It houses up to four COAX SX42 ejector cartridges, giving a vacuum flow of up to 6.9 Nl/s and a maximum vacuum level of 90 kPa. It is designed for palletising and for handling boxes and porous cardboard with foam or suction cup grippers. The pump unit weighs 1.38 kg without suction cups, has a building height of 107 mm and a pump body rated IP65. It takes compressed air at up to 7 bar, consumes 4.4 Nl/s of air and uses a 24 V DC supply. It is listed from USD 4,800.
Piab piCOBOT L at a Glance
Product type: Vacuum gripper
Payload: 16 kg
Weight: 1.38 kg without cups
Price: from USD 4,800
Piab piCOBOT L Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Piab piCOBOT L.
Specification | Piab piCOBOT L |
Manufacturer | Piab |
Model | piCOBOT L |
Product type | Vacuum gripper |
Payload | 16 kg |
Starting price | From USD 4,800 |
Detailed Technical Data
Vacuum pump unit for foam and suction cup grippers
Up to 4 COAX SX42 ejector cartridges
Max vacuum 90 kPa
Vacuum flow up to 6.9 Nl/s
Lifting capacity 16 kg
Weight 1.38 kg without cups
Air supply up to 7 bar, consumption 4.4 Nl/s
24 V DC, 200 mA
IP65
Building height 107 mm
Design and Build Quality

The piCOBOT L is a vacuum gripper made by Piab. Published build data: weight 1.38 kg without cups; IP65.
Integration and Compatibility
The piCOBOT L is connected to the robot or line controller. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Piab piCOBOT L Applications and Use Cases
The Piab piCOBOT L is a vacuum pump unit for cobots and small industrial robots that handles loads of up to 16 kg. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Packaging and Palletizing

The piCOBOT L picks boxes and packs by suction for case packing and palletizing.
Pick and Place
The piCOBOT L lifts flat or smooth parts from trays and conveyors.
Machine Tending
The piCOBOT L loads and unloads sheets and flat parts.
Piab piCOBOT L Price and Value
The Piab piCOBOT L is listed from USD 4,800 on All Things Cobots. Mounting kits, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Payload: 16 kg
IP65
Cons
Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering
Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Piab piCOBOT L?
The Piab piCOBOT L fits robot users who handle boxes, sheets, bags or other parts that are best picked by suction.
See the full Piab piCOBOT L product listing on All Things Cobots.
Piab piCOBOT L FAQ
How much does the Piab piCOBOT L cost?
The Piab piCOBOT L is listed from USD 4,800 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Piab piCOBOT L?
The Piab piCOBOT L is a vacuum pump unit for cobots and small industrial robots that handles loads of up to 16 kg.
What payload does the Piab piCOBOT L handle?
Published payload of the piCOBOT L: 16 kg.
How much does the Piab piCOBOT L weigh?
Published weight 1.38 kg without cups.
Is the Piab piCOBOT L compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.





