Piab Vakuum GmbH
About us
At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK, more than 1500 employees and a global presence in more than 100 countries, we help our customers improve their operations for the better on a daily basis. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.
Evolving ourselves.
Evolving you.
Evolving automation.
Products
Filter Monitoring Enables Preventive Maintenance
In vacuum conveying, filters are critical for maintaining system performance and product quality. Over time, filters become clogged. This can lead to reduced conveying capacity and subsequently inefficient energy consumption as the vacuum pump still consumes the same amount of compressed air or electricity while material transportation has decreased. Users gain real-time insight into the condition of their filters with the help of Filter Monitoring. This allows them to optimize equipment use and intervene only when necessary. This ensures the conveyor maintains optimal capacity without increased air or energy use, resulting in measurable energy savings and reduced environmental footprint. Unplanned downtime and reactive maintenance can be both costly and resource-intensive. Filter Monitoring addresses this by enabling predictive maintenance. Users are informed about the filter status, so they can schedule maintenance before problems arise. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of sudden stoppages, and reduces downtime. This helps facilities avoid resource-heavy interventions and keep the production running smoothly. An unnoticed clogged or broken filter may result in several hours of downtime. Even a single instance of an unexpected equipment failure can result in significant production and financial losses. Filter Monitoring pays for itself by preventing just one such incident. Well-maintained filters help sustain the designed conveying capacity, maximizing throughput and minimizing the risk of reduced performance. Filter Monitoring supports a consistent, reliable output and ensures that filter servicing happens before clogging impacts production. Support your zero-waste and ESG goals with Filter Monitoring! Automated alerts and real-time monitoring avoid unnecessary filter changes and emergency maintenance, leading to lower maintenance costs and fewer wasted resources.
Vacuum conveyors for powder & bulk
Vacuum is used with great advantage in conveying dry powder products through dedicated pipe systems. Piab's vacuum conveying systems are built of high quality material. When producing food, pharmaceuticals and chemical products there are demands on the highest possible degree of safety as to hygiene and operation. Piab's piFLOW® conveyors have been developed as an answer to the severe requirements of operational safety and hygiene in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Piab conveyors are ATEX Dust compliant.
Improve automation acceptance by conveying bulk solids with Piab´s new product series
The automation level in the food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals markets is developing rapidly due to the adaptation of new solutions globally. The acceptance is increasing thanks to the obvious benefits of automation, such as improved product hygiene and employee safety. Heightened consumers' expectations and legislative agency regulations also force manufacturers to re-evaluate their processes, but there are still some reasons why they choose not to invest. Currently, manufacturing plants often consist of separate silos of automation where process steps are not entirely connected. One of the main concerns against the adaptation is the organisation's lack of acceptance of new technologies. A high fluctuation rate and the scarcity of trained, competent operators or technicians makes it difficult to take the leap. Therefore, all new equipment introduced must be as user-friendly as possible in order to decrease employee onboarding time and to reduce the possibility of human error. Piab has taken all the above requirements into account when they developed their new product series, called the piFLOW® Batch Volume Optimisation, besides their standard piFLOW® vacuum conveyor range. The Batch Volume Optimisation functionality is easy to maintain, compliant with industry standards, and enhances productivity dramatically. The vacuum conveyor takes solids from a pickup point and releases them into a receiving vessel or a piece of equipment in batches. Batch Volume Optimisation features a level sensor. Once the conveyor is filled up by each cycle, the sensor automatically triggers the release process. This way, operators can set the conveyor up quickly, and the automatic level sensing adds an extra layer of safety, which protects the equipment from unplanned maintenance.
Piab Bulk Bag Unloader: Reliable Performance for Everyday Industrial Needs
Piab is pleased to announce the availability of its bulk bag unloader, a robust and dependable solution designed for the safe and efficient emptying of big bags in a wide range of industrial environments. It is a product supplied by IB Verfahrenstechnik, a Brand by Piab Group. The Piab Bulk Bag Unloader is a modular emptying system engineered for universal compatibility with standard FIBCs. The system accommodates bag dimensions ranging from 950–1050 mm width to 1100–2100 mm height, making it adaptable to your existing inventory without requiring proprietary bags. The robust construction features product-contact surfaces in stainless steel (1.4301) for hygienic compliance and long service life, while structural elements are mild steel with corrosion-resistant coating. The Piab Bulk Bag Unloader is available in configurations to meet your specific operational needs. The main selection in the configurator is about their loading method: Choose the Bulk Bag Unloader with Crane/Chain Hoist for facilities requiring overhead loading systems with crane or chain hoist integration. This variant offers maximum flexibility for large-scale operations and complex layouts. The chain hoist can be lifted manually by the operator. Bulk Bag Unloader with Forklift Loading – For operations utilizing forklift feeding systems. This streamlined variant integrates seamlessly with existing material handling equipment. The Forklift Loading system operates on a principle of spring-tensioned lifting beams that automatically raise the bag as material empties, ensuring thorough discharge and minimal product residue. Both variants support loads up to 1,600 kg. Optional vibration motors are available for challenging materials prone to bridging or sticking. Multiple docking options - spectacle closures, inflating cuffs, and feed hoppers - allow configuration tailored to your specific outlet hose sizes and process requirements.
