Double Bellows Suction Cups

Double Bellows Vacuum Suction Cups for Cartons, Plastic Parts and Glass Handling

Vacuforce double bellows vacuum suction cups are designed for pick-and-place applications where greater flexibility and height compensation are required. Manufactured in both NBR and FDA-compliant silicone rubber, these vacuum cups provide reliable sealing on smooth and slightly uneven products while allowing the bellows to compress and compensate for product height variations.

The double bellows design provides excellent cushioning during engagement, making these suction cups ideal for handling cardboard sheets, corrugated cartons, plastic injection moulded components, glass products and other delicate workpieces. They are supplied without fittings, allowing users to select the most suitable Vacuforce quick-change cup fitting for their application.

Double Bellows Vacuum Cup Features

• Double bellows design for increased flexibility
• Excellent height compensation
• Smooth product engagement with reduced impact forces
• Available in NBR and FDA-compliant silicone compounds
• Compatible with Vacuforce quick-change cup fittings
• Simple push-on, pull-off cup installation
• Replacement for Piab® BX Series vacuum cups
• Optional filter screens available

Why Choose Double Bellows Vacuum Cups?

Unlike flat suction cups, double bellows vacuum cups can compensate for variations in product height while reducing impact during contact with the workpiece. This makes them particularly well suited to automated pick-and-place systems where products may not always be positioned at exactly the same height.

The flexible bellows also help reduce stress on delicate products while maintaining a reliable vacuum seal throughout the lifting cycle.

NBR or FDA Silicone?

NBR (Nitrile) is an excellent general-purpose material for industrial automation, packaging and plastics handling. FDA-compliant silicone is recommended for food processing, pharmaceutical applications and elevated temperature environments where food-grade materials are required.

Compatible Quick-Change Cup Fittings

These suction cups are supplied without fittings, allowing the installer to select the most appropriate Vacuforce cup fitting for the application. The push-on, pull-off connection enables vacuum cups to be replaced quickly without removing the fitting from the machine, reducing maintenance time and machine downtime.

Common Applications

• Cardboard Sheet Handling
• Corrugated Carton Handling
• Plastic Injection Moulding
• Glass Handling
• Stone Products
• Robotic Pick-and-Place Systems
• Packaging Machinery
• Industrial Automation

Choosing the Correct Double Bellows Vacuum Cup

Select the vacuum cup based on product weight, surface finish, available vacuum level, compound selection and the amount of height compensation required. Double bellows cups are ideal where gentle product handling and flexibility are more important than maximum lateral stability.