Piab piGRIP BG48S50 Bag Lip Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Piab's piGRIP bag lips are designed to handle bags and pouches better than conventional suction cups, including Piab's own silicone and PU bag cups. The special lip, combined with a rigid piGRIP bellows, supports bag handling speeds and accelerations not used before in bag automation.
The size 3 BG48S50 lip has a maximum outer diameter of 48 mm (1.89 in) and is made of blue FDA-approved silicone at 50° Shore A. It fits flat, 1-bellows and 3-bellows piGRIP cups and all fittings.
Quick Verdict
A high-performance bag lip that pairs a soft sealing edge with a stiff piGRIP body, allowing faster pouch handling.
Piab piGRIP BG48S50 Bag Lip at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Bag lip for piGRIP |
Model | BG48S50 (size 3) |
Outer diameter | 48 mm (1.89 in) |
Material | FDA-approved silicone |
Hardness | 50° Shore A |
Colour | Blue |
Compatibility | Flat, 1-bellows, 3-bellows piGRIP and all fittings |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Soft lips seal on thin film but soft bodies sway under acceleration. Combining a silicone lip with a rigid piGRIP bellows keeps the bag stable at high speeds.
Blue colour aids detection in food production.
Using several cups on one bag improves grip and stability, and fittings with good flow are recommended for lifting bags.
Integration and Selection
Fit the lip to a piGRIP bellows chosen for height variation, and use a high-flow fitting.
Place multiple cups on larger pouches.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Snack foods | Picking chip bags |
Food | Stand-up pouches |
Pet food | Pouch handling |
Personal care | Refill pouches |
Functional Uses
Fast bag picking
Pouch handling
Food-safe gripping
Multi-cup bag lifting
Pros and Cons
Advantages
High speed capability
FDA silicone
Fits all piGRIP bodies
Blue for detection
Limitations
Lip not recyclable like TPE parts
Size 3 only in this listing
Superseded by BGI for some uses
Who Should Consider the Piab piGRIP BG48S50 Bag Lip?
piGRIP bag lips suit food packaging handling bags and pouches at speed.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices bag lips 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 piGRIP BG48S50 Bag Lip FAQ
What is the BG48S50?
A size 3 piGRIP bag lip with 48 mm outer diameter.
What material is it?
FDA-approved blue silicone, 50° Shore A.
Which bodies does it fit?
Flat, 1-bellows and 3-bellows piGRIP cups.
What bags suit it?
Dry food bags and stand-up pouches.
Should multiple cups be used?
Using a few cups on one bag improves grip and stability.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
