The company has expanded its range of Duraflex BX suction cups which it claims are more pliable to different materials than conventional suction cups.
“The new suction cups offer improved sealing capabilities for products with porous, uneven or textured surfaces, such as medical products and plastic or metal parts, allowing manufacturers to increase line productivity and reduce energy consumption,” said the vacuum technology supplier.
The three new models come in smaller diameters 10mm, 15mm and 20mm suction cup sizes (models BX10P, BX15P and BX20P).
In addition, the cups are available in eight diameters from 10mm to 110mm, “to handle a wider range of products and applications”.
Enhanced flexibility
According to Piab, manufacturing flexibility is also enhanced by the choice of single-hardness or dual-hardness versions of the cups.
“The unique dual-hardness suction cup combines a strong and stable bellow with a soft and flexible lip. This reduces downtime caused by dropped parts and allows manufacturers to run their machines at higher speeds, increasing production capacity,” said the company.
The Duraflex BX range also features a “strong, wear-resistant” and elastic polyurethane material, which the company says ensures durability.
The small Duraflex BX suction cups feature a seperate fitting and a recyclable rubber. The company said that in addition, increased sealing capability reduces energy consumption as a smaller vacuum system with lower feed pressure is required compared to traditional suction cups.
“To meet consumer demand for a variety of product sizes, manufacturers are looking for vacuum solutions that offer full flexibility while also helping to enhance productivity and reduce costs,” said Josef Karbassi, Vice President Marketing and Communication, Piab.
Piab said the product can be used in the plastic and consumer goods industries, as well as carton erecting, case and bin packing, palletizing, de-palletizing and rotary feeding in the packaging, and pharmaceutical use.
The BX cups are available globally from the company’s three central warehouses in Singapore, Germany and Boston Ma.