Case Study: a large international OEM achieves 70% higher robot production with Piab suction cup and COAX technology

a large international OEM boosts robot production by 70% with Piab

A large international OEM was facing a significant challenge with its packaging line, where a competitor's suction cups were wearing out quickly and causing snacks to be dropped during handling. This led to a decrease in vacuum levels and a loss of productivity. The customer began a technical cooperation with Piab to find an optimal suction cup design to eliminate the problem.

Piab implemented a solution using its rectangular DURAFLEX® RB20x45P suction cups and COAX® cartridge MINI technology. This combination provided superior grip and wear resistance, which was especially suitable for the oval and cylindrical snack bags. As a result, the OEM dramatically decreased dropped products and improved its productivity by 70%.