Piab piGRIP BGI Bag Lip Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab piGRIP BGI is the next generation of piGRIP bag lips, succeeding the first-generation BG lips. It adds an internal retainer piece and a locking sleeve that keeps the lip in position.
Sizes are 25, 34, 41, 48, 63 and 80 mm. The lip and retainer use FDA-approved materials, a stronger bond prevents lip detachment in rough, fast or greasy conditions, and only the lip needs replacement, not the whole cup fitting.
Quick Verdict
A meaningful improvement for bag handling. The retainer stops thin film from being drawn in, and lip-only replacement cuts running costs.
Piab piGRIP BGI Bag Lip at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Bag lip for piGRIP suction cups |
Model | BGI |
Sizes | 25, 34, 41, 48, 63, 80 mm |
Components | Internal retainer, locking sleeve |
Materials | FDA approved |
Bonding | Stronger lip-to-bellows bond |
Service | Replace lip only |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Thin film tends to be sucked into the cup, which creases the bag, leaves marks and reduces grip. The BGI's internal retainer supports the film so it stays flat.
The locking sleeve and stronger bond keep the lip attached during high-speed and greasy operation, where earlier lips could come loose.
A size range from 25 mm for ketchup sachets to 80 mm for feed sacks covers most bag applications on one platform.
Integration and Selection
Choose the lip size for the bag and fit it to piGRIP bellows. Stock lips rather than complete cups for maintenance.
Test retainer performance on the thinnest films handled.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Snack foods | Handling chip bags |
Food | Stand-up pouches |
Fast food packaging | Ketchup packs with 25 mm size |
Animal feed | Heavy sacks with 80 mm size |
Functional Uses
Thin film bag handling
Pouch picking
Sachet handling
Heavy sack handling
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Retainer prevents film draw-in
Six sizes
FDA materials
Lip-only replacement
Limitations
Requires piGRIP platform
Vacuum data not on A3
Bag-specific
Who Should Consider the Piab piGRIP BGI Bag Lip?
The BGI suits packaging lines handling bags, pouches and sachets.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices BGI 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 BGI Bag Lip FAQ
What is the BGI?
A next-generation piGRIP bag lip.
What sizes are available?
25, 34, 41, 48, 63 and 80 mm.
What does the retainer do?
Keeps thin bags and films from being drawn into the cup.
Can just the lip be replaced?
Yes.
Are materials FDA approved?
Yes, lip and retainer.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
