Bag Handling Tips by J&J

Unpacking the Packaging Industry

This 20-minute episode gives a fast, story-driven overview of how modern packaging lines work, from flexible snack bags to corrugated boxes and open cans and jars. It focuses on the challenges of handling these different materials at high speed and how vacuum technology solves them.

piSOFTGRIP with J&J

Soft, clean and energy‑efficient gripping for food handling in one quick episode. Johnny and Josef pit traditional suction cups against soft grippers on tomatoes, chocolate, cookies and bread, showing how to get a secure, mark‑free grip on even the most delicate products. With the new 40‑3 size joining the piSOFTGRIP family, now is the perfect time to (re)visit this episode!

Get a Grip on Piab Vacuum Pumps

Learn how to turn “vacuum confusion” into confident customer conversations. In this episode, we break down sealed vs leaking applications, centralized vs decentralized systems, and match them to Piab pumps solutions. Perfect for anyone who wants to feel confident navigating Piab’s vacuum pump portfolio.

Stop the Drops. Optimize the Design.

What turns a “good enough” vacuum setup into a system you can rely on not to drop parts? In this episode, we take you into practical system design. We'll discuss how to choose the right cups for porous and non‑porous materials, why increasing cup area often beats pulling the vacuum level deeper, how to size in realistic safety factors for fast robot motion, and when to pick centralized versus decentralized vacuum architectures. Tune in to learn how to design vacuum lifting systems that protect your products, cut energy waste, and keep your line running without the drops.

Bag Handling Tips by J&J

We are bringing back a classic! If you missed one of our J&J episodes, this one's for you. In this episode, Johnny and Josef guide you through practical tips for maneuvering and managing challenging bag-handling applications.