The Kenos KVG series of vacuum grippers from Piab, Hingham, Mass., now includes the option of using suction cups instead of the technical foam pads to help address certain materials that may be difficult to grip.
Using Piab’s proprietary air-driven multi-stage COAX technology, the Kenos KVG gripper series is designed to safely grip, lift and handle objects, with focus on packaging and furniture industries. Standard models use a replaceable technical foam pad that molds itself around objects to provide a strong grip regardless of shape or dimensions. FDA-approved foam pads are available, and the number of pitch holes and the thickness of the foam can be varied to suit different applications.