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Citation
(2006), "PIAB introduces the BL40-3P suction cup for reliable plastic bag handling", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2006.03326dad.004
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
PIAB introduces the BL40-3P suction cup for reliable plastic bag handling
PIAB introduces the BL40-3P suction cup for reliable plastic bag handling
Keywords: Vacuum devices, Materials handling
PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, introduces its new BL40-3P Polyurethane 30/70 suction cup designed to address the core needs for plastic bag handling (Plate 3).
The BL40-3P is capable of handling a wide range of plastic bags, making it ideal for packaging applications in the food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries.
Plate 3
The BL40-3P is capable of handling a wide range of plastic bags making it
ideal for applications in a variety of industries
The cup is made of DURAFLEX®, a strong and elastic material with excellent sealing capability, while the multiple bellows and sealing lip are constructed of an alternate, more rigid material with a different hardness. The unique dichotomy of the BL40-3P's design provides enough strength and stability for high initial flow applications, while still providing the softness and flexibility required to seal uneven surfaces.
Until now bag handling with suction cups has been a very challenging task, resulting in regular errors and machine stoppages. PIAB's new cost-effective, productivity-enhancing solution delivers higher process reliability by decreasing downtime that can result from material variations dropped bags. Because of its unique design, the BL40-3P allows users to handle a wider variety of bags to run with the same cup, thus decreasing changeover time.
With its better sealing capabilities and stronger, more stable bellows, the BL40-3P also allows applications to run at higher speeds. The larger inner neck diameter and specially designed high flow fitting allow the high initial flow needed for a secure grip. Also, the BL40-3P increases flexibility, as the suction cup is more pliable and better able to handle a variety of different size and shape plastic bags.
For further details contact: www.piab.com