Piab piSAVE optimize Vacuum Regulator Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Piab piSAVE optimize is a fully pneumatic, vacuum-controlled proportional pressure regulator for air-driven pumps and ejectors. It senses system vacuum and adjusts feed pressure to hold a set vacuum level.
Users set the desired vacuum with a front knob instead of adjusting feed pressure. It supplies full pressure until vacuum starts to build, so pick-up speed is not reduced, and responds quickly to supply changes or leakage. Stand-alone and click-on versions for piCLASSIC exist.
Quick Verdict
A simple, electricity-free way to stop ejectors wasting air by running at higher pressure than needed.
Piab piSAVE optimize Vacuum Regulator at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Vacuum-controlled pressure regulator |
Operation | Fully pneumatic |
Setting | Desired vacuum level via front knob |
Start-up | Full feed pressure until vacuum builds |
Response | Fast reaction to supply or leakage changes |
Versions | Stand-alone; click-on for piCLASSIC and Classic |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Ejectors are often fed at full line pressure even when the required vacuum is lower, wasting air. piSAVE optimize reduces feed pressure to just what holds the set vacuum.
Because it starts at full pressure, initial flow and pick-up speed are preserved. Once vacuum builds, it throttles back.
Being fully pneumatic, it needs no electrical connection, easing retrofit.
Integration and Selection
Install between the air supply and ejector, or click onto piCLASSIC pumps. Set the vacuum level for the product.
Monitor air use before and after to quantify savings.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Packaging | Air-saving vacuum |
Automotive | Consistent vacuum on lifters |
Wood | Panel handling |
General manufacturing | Ejector retrofits |
Functional Uses
Constant vacuum level
Air saving
Pneumatic retrofit
Leak compensation
Pros and Cons
Advantages
No electricity needed
Preserves pick-up speed
Constant vacuum
Easy retrofit
Limitations
Only for air-driven pumps
No digital monitoring
Numeric ranges not on A3
Who Should Consider the Piab piSAVE optimize Vacuum Regulator?
piSAVE optimize suits plants seeking quick compressed-air savings on ejectors.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices piSAVE optimize 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 piSAVE optimize Vacuum Regulator FAQ
What does piSAVE optimize do?
It adjusts feed pressure to hold a set vacuum level.
Does it need electricity?
No, it is fully pneumatic.
Does it slow pick-up?
No, it supplies full pressure until vacuum builds.
What versions are available?
Stand-alone and click-on for piCLASSIC and Classic pumps.
How is vacuum set?
With a front adjustment knob.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
