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Vacuum pump enables manufacturers to reduce emissions and energy costs

By Mary Gannon | June 9, 2025

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With its newest air-driven vacuum pump, the piClassic Neo, Piab has developed a design that minimizes manufacturers emissions and energy costs. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern industries, the piClassic Neo variants combine efficiency, adaptability and sustainability.

PiClassic neo vacuum pumps minimize emissions and energy costs.
PiClassic neo vacuum pumps minimize emissions and energy costs.

Building on the proven success of its predecessor, piClassic Neo offers the performance and reliability that Piab vacuum technology is known for while minimizing their environmental impact. They come in a familiar footprint so users can integrate them easily, even for existing piClassic users. It features a multi-stage COAX ejector design, based on Piab’s innovative COAX technology, and energy saving functions, available for handling either leaking or sealed applications. This allows manufacturers to minimize their Scope 2 Emissions and energy-related costs.

The air-driven vacuum pump is available in two variants: piClassic Neo, the standard variant, with all ports accessible from one side; and piClassic Neo Inline with the exhaust direction opposite the vacuum port, for flush mounting directly on profiles. The Inline design is particularly suitable for end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) and robotic applications, making equipment integration easier.

A look at a common application for piClassic Neo vacuum pumps
A look at a common application for piClassic Neo vacuum pumps

This new vacuum ejector is suitable for fast-paced packaging lines, high-precision electronics manufacturing, secure automotive production, or general industrial applications. It is designed to integrate effortlessly into a diverse range of industries with its multiple configuration possibilities, installation interfaces and accessories.

In addition, piClassic Neo is built for fast maintenance and long-lasting reliability. Key components are easily accessible thanks to its innovative and modular design, simplifying service efforts and reducing downtime to keep operations running smoothly. Multiple accessories and upgrade possibilities are available to ensure prolonged lifetime as well as adaptability to current and future application needs.

“By being easy to both install and maintain, piClassic Neo supports operational efficiency for a vast range of industrial applications,” said Christina Storckenfeldt, Product Manager, Vacuum Automation Division, Piab AB.

Piab's piClassiic Neo foam gripper
Piab’s piClassiic Neo foam gripper

The piClassicNeo features a design rooted in sustainability, working to fit industries worldwide that are shifting towards environmentally responsible manufacturing. It is designed following eco-design principles, resulting in up to 58% reduction in CO2-emissions cradle-to-gate compared to its predecessor. These results were determined through a commissioned life cycle assessment report performed in accordance with the ISO 14040 standard.

It uses premium sustainable materials (bio-based or recycled) for plastic components, and is designed for optimal material usage without compromising on durability and robustness.

Beyond the pump design itself, energy efficiency is at its core. With optional energy saving functions — piSave ESS or piSave ESL — users can minimize air consumption and reduce operating costs. This ensures a more efficient and responsible approach to vacuum solutions when handling either leaking or sealed materials. Users can achieve top-tier vacuum capabilities, while still reducing their environmental impact as they move towards manufacturing processes in alignment with global sustainability goals. PISave ESS is best used for handling air-tight materials, such as metal, glass or plastic, while piSave ESL is recommended for handling leaky materials, such as cardboard, fabric, bags, MDF boards or wood.

“We’ve designed piClassic Neo to fit not only today’s manufacturing demands but also tomorrow’s, helping manufacturers take a simple step toward a more sustainable production process,” Storckenfeldt added.

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Mary Gannon

Mary Gannon is editor of Fluid Power World. She has been a technical writer and editor for more than 13 years, having covered fluid power, motion control and interconnect technologies.

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