Piab piCOBOT Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The Piab piCOBOT is a vacuum gripper with a payload of up to 7 kg, listed from USD 3,800. 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 is a vacuum gripper unit for collaborative robots that lifts objects of up to 7 kg. It combines a COAX ejector vacuum pump unit with a gripper unit carrying two adjustable arms, whose suction cup spacing can be set between 97 mm and 142 mm. It is designed for pick-and-place, machine tending and packaging tasks on cobots and small industrial robots. The unit weighs 510 g, reaches a vacuum level of 84 kPa, runs on compressed air at up to 0.7 MPa with a 24 V supply and is rated IP54. Plug-and-play kits fit Universal Robots e-Series and CB-Series, Fanuc LR, CR and CRX series and ABB GoFa. It is listed from USD 3,800.
Piab piCOBOT at a Glance
Product type: Vacuum gripper
Payload: 7 kg
Weight: 510 g
Price: from USD 3,800
Piab piCOBOT Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Piab piCOBOT.
Specification | Piab piCOBOT |
Manufacturer | Piab |
Model | piCOBOT |
Product type | Vacuum gripper |
Payload | 7 kg |
Interfaces | Universal Robots e-Series and CB-Series, Fanuc LR, CR and CRX series, ABB GoFa CRB 15000, generic electrical I/O |
Starting price | From USD 3,800 |
Detailed Technical Data
Vacuum gripper unit
COAX ejector vacuum generation
Max vacuum 84 kPa
Lifting capacity 7 kg
Weight 510 g
Air supply up to 0.7 MPa (7 bar)
24 V DC
IP54
Two adjustable arms, cup spacing 97-142 mm
Design and Build Quality
The piCOBOT is a vacuum gripper made by Piab. Published build data: weight 510 g; IP54.
Integration and Compatibility
The piCOBOT is connected to the robot or line controller through its published interfaces: Universal Robots e-Series and CB-Series, Fanuc LR, CR and CRX series, ABB GoFa CRB 15000, generic electrical I/O. Confirm mechanical and software compatibility with your robot model before ordering.
Piab piCOBOT Applications and Use Cases
The Piab piCOBOT is a vacuum gripper unit for collaborative robots that lifts objects of up to 7 kg. It is used in the automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and logistics industries.
Packaging and Palletizing
The piCOBOT picks boxes and packs by suction for case packing and palletizing.
Pick and Place
The piCOBOT lifts flat or smooth parts from trays and conveyors.
Machine Tending
The piCOBOT loads and unloads sheets and flat parts.
Piab piCOBOT Price and Value
The Piab piCOBOT is listed from USD 3,800 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: 7 kg
IP54
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?
The Piab piCOBOT fits robot users who handle boxes, sheets, bags or other parts that are best picked by suction.
See the full Piab piCOBOT product listing on All Things Cobots.
Piab piCOBOT FAQ
How much does the Piab piCOBOT cost?
The Piab piCOBOT is listed from USD 3,800 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Piab piCOBOT?
The Piab piCOBOT is a vacuum gripper unit for collaborative robots that lifts objects of up to 7 kg.
What payload does the Piab piCOBOT handle?
Published payload of the piCOBOT: 7 kg.
How much does the Piab piCOBOT weigh?
Published weight 510 g.
Is the Piab piCOBOT compatible with my robot?
Compatibility depends on the robot flange, payload and controller interface. Confirm it with the supplier before ordering.
Which interfaces does the Piab piCOBOT support?
Published interfaces are Universal Robots e-Series and CB-Series, Fanuc LR, CR and CRX series, ABB GoFa CRB 15000, generic electrical I/O.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
