Piab piGRIP Modular Suction Cups Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Piab piGRIP is a modular suction cup system available with independent lips, bellows and fittings in sizes from 25 to 77 mm. Components mix and match to suit the application, for new machines or retrofits.
Lips range from flexible to firm for the best seal: flexible lips for porous materials such as corrugated cardboard, and foam lips for rigid packages and heavily textured surfaces.
Quick Verdict
A versatile cup platform that lets engineers tune seal, height and fitting without stocking dozens of complete cups.
Piab piGRIP Modular Suction Cups at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Modular suction cups |
Sizes | 25 to 77 mm |
Components | Independent lips, bellows, fittings |
Lip options | Flexible to firm; foam |
Use | New machines and retrofits |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Most suction cups are one piece, so changing the lip hardness or bellows count means a new cup. piGRIP separates lip, bellows and fitting so each can be chosen independently.
Flexible lips seal on porous, leaking surfaces, firm lips give stability, and foam lips conform to textured packages.
Only worn parts need replacement, and setups can change as products change.
Integration and Selection
Choose lip for the surface, bellows for height compensation and fitting for the gripper. Use Piab's configurator or catalogue to assemble.
Stock lips as wear parts.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Packaging | Corrugated carton handling |
Food | Handling packaged products |
Consumer goods | Textured packages |
Logistics | Box handling |
Functional Uses
Configurable vacuum gripping
Porous surface sealing
Height compensation
Retrofit cups
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Mix-and-match modularity
Wide lip choice
25 to 77 mm sizes
Lower spares cost
Limitations
Joints add complexity
Selection effort
Load data not on A3
Who Should Consider the Piab piGRIP Modular Suction Cups?
piGRIP suits packaging machine builders needing adaptable cups.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices piGRIP components 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 Modular Suction Cups FAQ
What sizes does piGRIP cover?
25 to 77 mm.
What makes it modular?
Independent lips, bellows and fittings.
Which lips suit cardboard?
Flexible lips.
What are foam lips for?
Rigid packages and heavily textured surfaces.
Can it retrofit existing machines?
Yes.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
