Suction Cups target automotive material handling.

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Made of heat- and oil-resistant rubber material, Therban Suction Cups are suited for environments where aggressive lubricants or extreme temperatures exist. They form proper seal under any circumstances, and do not leave marks on surfaces they handle. Silicone-free cups are suited for oily or wet parts, glass or transparent plastics, high-temperature materials, and materials requiring paint or varnish.



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PIAB Offers Therban Suction Cups for Material Handling Applications in the Automotive Industry


Versatile and Highly Durable, These Silicone-Free, Suction Cups Reduce Production Stoppages and Increase Product Quality

Hingham, MA, -PIAB Vacuum Products, a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum products and components, offers TherbanT suction cups as an ideal solution for material handling applications in the automotive industry. PIAB's Therban suction cups are made of an innovative, heat and oil resistant, rubber material especially designed for use in environments where aggressive lubricants or extreme temperatures exist. These suction cups are ideal for handling a variety of materials used in automotive applications, such as oily or wet parts, glass or transparent plastics, high temperature materials, and materials requiring paint or varnish.

Unlike conventional suction cups, which can give way when being used on slick surfaces or under extreme temperatures, the unique Therban material allows the cups to form a proper seal on the material being handled--under any circumstance. In addition, PIAB's Therban suction cups are specifically constructed not to leave any marks on the surfaces that they handle, which alleviates manufacturers from having to go back and clean scratched product. As a result, overall productivity is increased, production stoppages are reduced, and the product quality is superior.

About PIAB

PIAB Vacuum Products is a leader in developing innovative vacuum technology for use in automated material handling and factory automation processes. PIAB provides innovative solutions designed to help improve productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes around the world.

For more information about PIAB's complete line of conveyors, contact, PIAB USA, Inc., 65 Sharp Street, Hingham, MA 02043, or call 1-800-321-7422; visit www.piab.com.

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