Bag & Sack Vacuum Grippers EOAT

Barracuda Vacuum Bag Gripper for Sacks, Bags and Flexible Packaging

The Vacuforce Barracuda Vacuum Bag Gripper has been specifically engineered for handling bags, sacks and other flexible packaging materials that cannot be reliably lifted using conventional vacuum cups. Traditional suction cups often collapse the bag material over the vacuum port, causing loss of vacuum and unreliable handling. The Barracuda eliminates this problem with its innovative internal support grid and large perimeter foam seal.

Instead of relying on multiple vacuum cups, the Barracuda uses a single continuous foam sealing surface that conforms to the irregular shape of bags while an internal grid maintains unrestricted airflow across the entire vacuum face. This allows secure lifting of paper sacks, woven polypropylene bags, plastic bags, valve sacks and many other flexible products used throughout automated packaging and material handling industries.

Designed Specifically for Bag Handling

Unlike standard suction cups, the Barracuda was designed specifically for difficult bag handling applications where product movement, wrinkles and flexible surfaces make sealing difficult. The large foam gasket compresses against the product while the internal support structure prevents the bag material from sealing off the vacuum inlet.

This design delivers reliable lifting performance with significantly fewer dropped loads compared to traditional vacuum cup systems.

Ideal Applications

• Paper sacks
• Plastic bags
• Woven polypropylene bags
• Valve bags
• Agricultural seed bags
• Chemical bags
• Flour and food ingredient sacks
• Pet food bags
• Animal feed bags
• Bulk packaging lines

Suitable for Robotics and Manual Handling

The Barracuda is equally suited to automated robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), gantry systems and vacuum lifting devices used by operators. It can be connected to compressed-air-powered vacuum venturi generators, regenerative blowers or traditional vacuum pumps depending on the application's airflow requirements.

Its lightweight construction makes it an excellent solution for palletizing robots, collaborative robots (cobots) and ergonomic vacuum lifting equipment.

Key Features

• Engineered specifically for bags and sacks
• Large perimeter foam seal
• Internal anti-collapse airflow grid
• Compatible with vacuum venturi generators
• Compatible with regenerative blowers
• Compatible with vacuum pumps
• Ideal for robotic end-of-arm tooling
• Suitable for manual vacuum lifting systems
• Maximum lifting capacity up to 330 lbs (150kg) at 80% vacuum
• Standard size 120mm × 240mm

Why Doesn't a Standard Vacuum Cup Work on Bags?

Flexible bags tend to deform when vacuum is applied. With a conventional suction cup, the bag material can be drawn directly into the vacuum port, restricting airflow and causing the vacuum level to collapse. The Barracuda's internal support grid prevents this from happening, allowing consistent airflow while maintaining an effective seal around the perimeter.