Piab Vacuum Conveyors

The Piab piFLOW F Vacuum Conveyor is a widely used solution in industries where food-grade quality, dust-free conveying and easy maintenance are key requirements. As an entry-level Piab Vacuum Conveyor, it is designed for efficient transfer of powders, granules and fragile products in hygienic environments. The conveyor is commonly used to feed mills, sieves, mixers and blenders, as well as to supply packaging lines with finished products. Its ATEX Dust certification makes it suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, while the compact footprint allows installation close to the process for improved efficiency.

The Piab piFLOW FC Vacuum Conveyor is a heavy-duty conveyor intended for food and related industries that require robust performance but not acid-resistant materials. Sharing the same solid design principles as Piab’s premium conveyor series, this Piab Vacuum Conveyor is built for continuous operation in demanding production environments. With an electropolished ASTM 304 stainless steel body and hygienic design, it is well suited for transferring powders and granules to and from mixing, blending and sieving units. The piFLOW FC is frequently used in packaging, seasoning and pet food applications where reliability, hygiene and high throughput are essential.

The Piab piFLOW I Vacuum Conveyor is a versatile and cost-effective solution for general industrial applications. Designed as an alternative to mechanical conveying systems, this Piab Vacuum Conveyor is ideal where dust-free operation, low maintenance and compact installation are required. It delivers high throughput performance, with conveying capacities of up to 7.5 tons per hour, making it suitable for automating manual material handling processes. The piFLOW I is commonly used in chemical processing, packaging operations and tablet handling, where reliable and efficient powder transfer is critical.

The Piab piFLOW P Vacuum Conveyor is a premium solution designed to meet the highest standards for hygiene, safety and performance. Manufactured in ASTM 316L stainless steel, this Piab Vacuum Conveyor complies with FDA requirements and is ATEX certified for both dust and gas, making it suitable for demanding applications in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. Its hygienic design, developed according to USDA guidelines, ensures easy cleaning and maintenance. With a wide capacity range and high throughput in a compact format, the piFLOW P is ideal for powder and granule transfer, big bag loading and unloading, and sensitive production processes requiring maximum reliability.

The Piab piFLOW T Vacuum Conveyor is designed specifically for the gentle transport of fragile materials. Equipped with Piab’s unique piGENTLE® technology, this Piab Vacuum Conveyor ensures a smooth and stable product flow that minimizes product degradation during conveying. Its hygienic, ATEX-certified design makes it particularly suitable for pharmaceutical and food applications where product integrity is critical. The piFLOW T is often used for tablet and capsule handling, as well as packaging applications, and can be equipped with a deduster function to further improve product quality during transfer.

The Piab piFLOW AM Vacuum Conveyor is developed specifically for additive manufacturing environments where precise, clean and controlled powder handling is essential. Designed with an ASTM 316L stainless steel body and a hygienic butterfly valve, this Piab Vacuum Conveyor is ideal for handling metal powders in high-demand applications such as additive manufacturing and pharmaceutical production. Its compact design and standard TC-couplings make integration into existing systems straightforward, even where space is limited. Typical uses include transferring metal powder to and from hoppers or sieves, feeding 3D printers and recirculating excess material from overflow bins, all while maintaining a high level of cleanliness and process reliability.