Introduction to Applications for the Automotive Industry

We will advance automation through innovative gripping, lifting, and moving solutions.

In 1951, Piab was established as a manufacturer and seller of vacuum technology. We offer advanced solutions such as "COAX," which generates vacuum using compressed air, the "piSOFTGRIP series," known for its quick response without damaging the workpiece, and the "Vacuum Conveyor Series," which has obtained "ATEX dust" certification. Additionally, our "Form Gripper Series" is designed for various applications, including cardboard, wood, building materials, and tableware. 【Products Offered (Partial)】 ■ Ejector COAX - An advanced solution that generates vacuum using compressed air - Enables high reliability and speed of equipment while reducing energy consumption ■ Suction Cups - We can provide suitable models for various applications across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, heavy industry like steel and glass. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

• Vacuum Equipment

Providing safe and efficient handling solutions throughout the entire value chain!

This catalog introduces the electric vehicle solutions provided by Piab Japan Co., Ltd. In addition to durable standard products, we also offer customized gripping, lifting, and transport tools tailored to specific applications. We present examples of recommended products and customized tools from our automotive-related series, making it a useful reference for product selection. [Contents] ■ Manufacturing processes requiring advanced technology ■ Lifting lightweight items ■ Stacking ■ Lifting heavy items ■ Until the vehicle is completed *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other Auto Parts

Piab's suction cups for the automotive industry. This product is suitable for vehicle bodies, parts assembly lines, and low to medium-speed press lines.

The cups in this series are made from a nitrile-PVC material (black, silicone-free) with a rubber hardness of 60 (Shore A), offering excellent durability. The cups are equipped with anti-slip cleats to withstand the shear forces of applications. All cups are molded with aluminum inserts. They can be mounted using either a user-specific fitting or Piab's unique fittings, including a quick connection system – T-slot. The cups are designed to withstand shear forces even at low vacuum levels and to "prevent slipping." PAB – Piab Automotive Bellows (5 types, sizes 30-80 mm): Designed for thin metal plates used in the automotive industry. Suitable for gripping flat workpieces as well as workpieces with uneven or curved surfaces. It is also suitable for destacking applications where height correction is needed. Designed to accommodate both dry surfaces and surfaces with oil. Capable of withstanding high shear forces. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

• Vacuum Equipment

Piab's suction cups for the automotive industry. This product is suitable for vehicle bodies, parts assembly lines, and low to medium-speed press lines.

The cups in this series are made from nitrile-PVC material (black, silicone-free) with a rubber hardness of 60 (Shore A), offering excellent durability. The cups are equipped with anti-slip cleats to withstand the shear forces of applications. All cups are molded with aluminum inserts. They can be mounted using either user-specific fittings or Piab's unique fittings, including the quick connection system – T-slot. The cups are designed to withstand shear forces even at low vacuum levels and to "prevent slipping." PAF – Piab Automotive Flat (5 types, sizes 30-80 mm): Designed for slightly domed metal plates or flat metal plates used in the automotive industry. The support cleats on the cup's suction surface prevent deformation of thin workpieces. They can withstand high shear forces. They are designed to accommodate not only dry surfaces but also workpieces with oil contamination. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us. (Piab Japan Co., Ltd.)

• Vacuum Equipment

The "CCS2" is a ceiling-mounted vehicle counting sensor that employs an infrared reflection method. It can detect vehicles in both directions with just one unit, accurately counting vehicles even during traffic jams or when vehicles pass each other. Additionally, this product can be used not only for vehicle counting but also as a sensor for departure warnings. Furthermore, by using a separately sold dedicated remote control, it is easy to reset the sensor alone, switch the counting direction, and change the patterns of the departure warning timer. 【Features】 ■ Angle adjustment is possible up to ±5° ■ Can be installed in locations with high ceilings up to 4m ■ Detection area consists of 40 spots, allowing for wide-range detection ■ The display LEDs are color-coded by direction, making operation confirmation easy.

Many people may have questions like, "What can be done with IoT?" and "What is needed?" upon hearing the term IoT. Through digital communication, it is possible to obtain various information such as flow sensors, valves, circuit boards, and abnormal monitoring that were not accessible with traditional analog control. For example, by monitoring the valve opening, one can detect blockages in the equipment and identify leaks from cumulative flow. This information directly contributes to reducing downtime and improving quality through continuous long-term monitoring and knowledge-based management. Compatible models include those with digital communication via RS485, in addition to traditional analog controls like 0-5VDC and 4-20mA. (Older models such as the 58xxS, MfxxS series, SLA58xxS, and SLAMfxxS series). Even older models that do not support digital communication can be upgraded to the latest mass flow models, enabling digital communication. The dimensions between new and old models are the same, and no wiring changes are necessary. Additionally, we can provide control boxes for data collection from mass flow. This enables a "visualization" of small IoT without making large changes to the equipment.

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Model SLA5850/SLA5851/SLA5853/SLA5860/SLA5861/SLA5863 "With just one unit, you can use 14 types of pressure and flow rates in a single process." Imagine such a mass flow controller platform. Moreover, it features excellent reproducibility, precision, and repeatability. This is the evolved simple performance of the SLA5800 series mass flow controllers/meters. The SLA5800 series boasts high accuracy, zero point stability, and repeatability that are characteristic of Brooks Instrument, a leader in mass flow measurement and control technology. Equipped with configurable advanced multi-gas/multi-range capabilities, it offers superior zero drift specifications compared to competing products while demonstrating long-term maintenance of factory calibration and accuracy.

Model SLAMf50 / SLAMf51 / SLAMf53 / SLAMf60 / SLAMf61 / SLAMf63 / SLAMf64 "Durability to withstand harsh environments! Achieving excellent precision with precise mass flow control" Whether indoors or outdoors, in environments with dust or places that handle water, the 'SLAMf series' elastomer seal thermal mass flow controllers/meters provide proven high precision and long-term stability unique to the "SLA5800 family." Applications ■ Pilot plants for petrochemical and chemical gases ■ Life science bioreactors ■ Blanketing in food processing