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Safety first: New antistatic vacuum cups for damage-free handling of electronic components

Safety first: New antistatic vacuum cups for damage-free handling of electronic components

In our product range, FIPA offers flat, bellows, and oval vacuum cups made of conductive silicone or NBR. The electrically conductive materials of the body and sealing lip effectively protect against electrostatic discharges (ESD), which can cause irreversible damage to electronic components. ESD is one of the most common causes of failure, especially in semiconductor integrated circuits.

19 February 2025
When installation space is tight: New area gripper picks up narrow parts safely and reliably

When installation space is tight: New area gripper picks up narrow parts safely and reliably

Handling wooden panels in the furniture industry is a tricky business. A variety of formats, different surface coatings and a dusty production environment place high demands on gripper systems. In a modernised feeding system at furniture manufacturer BMG, FIPA area grippers from the FSG series make a significant contribution to reducing downtimes.

6 August 2024
Case study - Area grippers are the key to reducing downtime | Safe and reliable feeding of chipboard

Case study - Area grippers are the key to reducing downtime | Safe and reliable feeding of chipboard

Handling wooden panels in the furniture industry is a tricky business. A variety of formats, different surface coatings and a dusty production environment place high demands on gripper systems. In a modernised feeding system at furniture manufacturer BMG, FIPA area grippers from the FSG series make a significant contribution to reducing downtimes.

18 July 2024
FIPALIFT Vacuum lifters - Light and efficient work

FIPALIFT Vacuum lifters - Light and efficient work

According to Statistics Poland (GUS), from January to September 2023, the accident rate per 1,000 employees was as high as 3.22. On paper, this figure might not seem significant, but in reality it’s a serious problem, especially in the industrial sector. Workers often ignore safety rules to meet production targets. FIPALIFT vacuum lifters can help prevent such accidents while also increasing overall productivity. How is that possible?

3 April 2024