Decentralized vacuum system offers energy efficiency and high-speed operation

PIAB VGS™3040 vacuum gripper system

PIAB announces the VGS™3040 vacuum gripper system.
The VGS™ series of products allows users to increase productivity and lower operating costs. The units offer flexible material handling solutions that reduce energy consumption, have faster response times and improve reliability. Ideal for a variety of industries, the VGS™3040 is ideal for applications throughout the production line like high-speed pick-and-place, packaging, palletizing, fixture holding, woodworking handling, glass handling and automobile part and body assembly.


Customer testimonials

53% reduction in air consumption

Arla Foods - PIAB general automation Since the installation, Arla Foods has reduced compressed air consumption by 53%, which has helped to significantly reduce overall energy costs. Additionally, the company has benefited from fewer product rejections and the noise level has been cut in half, meeting the company’s need to provide its employees with a quieter working environment. Read more »

The role of vacuum technology in energy-efficient manufacturing

Peter Tell, Chief Technical Officer of PIAB, discusses why energy efficiency should be a lasting priority of manufacturers striving to improve sustainability and illustrates his company’s philosophy to help manufacturers achieve energy savings and greater productivity.

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Peter Tell, Chief Technical Officer of PIAB


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