PIAB Vacuum Conveyors

Efficient, hygienic and fully automated powder and granule handling with PIAB piFLOW® vacuum transport

Optimise your production with the most reliable and hygienic vacuum transport systems on the market. PIAB's piFLOW® series is designed for companies that want to Faster production, better working environment and full control over material flow. With a closed, dust-free system, you get a solution that protects both product quality and employees - while reducing waste and ensuring a more stable process.

Get a solution that fits your production exactly.
We advise and dimension an optimal system based on material, flow, distance, capacity needs and existing equipment.
Contact us today for a no-obligation review of your options.

Why choose vacuum transport from PIAB?
✅ 100% closed and hygienic process
No dust, no contamination - just clean and controlled material transport.
✅ Gentle handling of all materials
Perfect for powders, spices, milk powder, sugar, coffee, tablets, capsules and fragile ingredients.
✅ Less waste - more output
Gentle conveying and automatic regulation ensure higher product quality and less rejects.
✅ Modular design - scaled to your needs
The systems can be customised to any production line and grow with your capacity expansion.
✅ Proven reliability
FDA and EU approved materials, ATEX certification and industry standards increase both safety and production stability.

piFLOW® - choose the right model:
piFLOW® p - pharma & high-end production
piFLOW® fc - food & heavy-duty
piFLOW® f - food
piFLOW® i - industry and chemistry
piFLOW® p SMART - self-optimising AI-driven solution
piFLOW® t - gentle - for capsules & tablets.

piFLOW® premium - Pharma & High-End Production

A premium vacuum conveyor in high steel quality, developed to meet the demands of demanding applications in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.

- Complies with FDA, EC Regulation 1935/2004 and EC Regulation 10/2011.
- ATEX certified for both dust and gas.
- Made of ASTM 316L stainless steel (acid resistant), mechanically polished.
- Designed according to USDA guidelines.
- Hygienic design for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Quick and seamless installation - easy and intuitive operation.
- High capacity combined with a compact and space-saving design.
- Wide capacity range from 2 to 56 litres per transport cycle (up to 10 tonnes per hour).

piFLOW® p - Premium vacuum transport for pharma, chemistry and high-end production
When extreme demands are placed on hygiene, documentation and process control, piFLOW® p is the natural solution.
With acid-proof stainless steel (316L) construction, hygienic surface finish (Ra < 0.6) and ATEX Gas and Dust capabilities, piFLOW® p delivers one of the world's most durable vacuum transport solutions

piFLOW® fc - Food & Chemicals

Same robust heavy-duty design as the p- and t-series, targeting the food industry and other industries where not acid-resistant stainless steel is required.

- Complies with FDA, EC Regulation 1935/2004 and EC Regulation 10/2011.
- Steel grade ASTM 304 (stainless steel).
- Hygienic design for easy maintenance and cleaning.
- Easy installation and user-friendly operation.
- High capacity with a small footprint.

piFLOW® fc is an efficient and hygienic vacuum conveyor for powder and granules in food and chemical production. It is made of stainless steel (ASTM 304) and all product contact materials fulfil FDA and EU 1935/2004 requirements, making the system safe and fully suitable for food handling.

Transport takes place in a fully enclosed, dust-free system that improves the working environment and reduces the risk of contamination. piFLOW® fc handles sugar, cocoa, salt, spices, starch, coffee and light chemical ingredients - gently and stably.

The system is modular, robust, easy to clean and requires minimal maintenance. With capacities up to 8 tonnes per hour and batch volumes of 3-33 litres, it is a flexible solution for modern food production and industry with demands for reliability, clean processes and high efficiency.

piFLOW® f - Food industry

A cost-effective vacuum conveyor designed for industries where food quality, a dust-free environment and easy maintenance are essential.

- Complies with FDA, EC Regulation 1935/2004 and EC Regulation 10/2011.
- ATEX dust certified.

- Steel grade ASTM 304 (stainless steel).
- Easy installation and user-friendly
- High capacity with a small footprint.

piFLOW® food vacuum transport for the food industry.
Create a more efficient, safe and hygienic production with piFLOW® f - PIAB's dedicated vacuum transport for the food industry. The system is manufactured in FDA-approved materials and stainless steel (ASTM 304) to ensure full traceability and purity.
piFLOW® f is perfect for handling sugar, flour, spices, milk powder, cocoa, granules and other food ingredients.

piFLOW® i - Industry & Chemistry

A cost-effective solution for any industry looking to automate the manual material handling process to increase throughput

- ATEX dust certified.
- Steel grade ASTM 304 (stainless steel).
- Easy installation and user-friendly.
- High capacity with a small footprint.

piFLOW® i is a vacuum conveyor developed for industrial and chemical applications where dust-free and safe powder handling is essential. It is made of stainless steel (ASTM 304) and designed for demanding environments that require reliable operation and low maintenance.
The system transports powders and granules such as plastic granules, pigments, minerals, additives and chemical raw materials in a closed, controlled flow, reducing dust, waste and manual lifting. piFLOW® i delivers capacities up to 7.5 tonnes per hour and is available with batch volumes from 6 to 28 litres.
The automatic filter cleaning, modular design and ATEX Dust configuration options make piFLOW® i a flexible and future-proof solution for companies seeking higher efficiency, better working environment and more stable production.

piFLOW® p SMART - extreme automation

piFLOW® p SMART - extreme automation For complex materials or frequent changes, piFLOW® p SMART can optimise suction time, airflow and speed via machine learning - without operator intervention. Get a world-class pharmaceutical transport solution piFLOW® p ensures a stable, validatable and fully documented process - from raw materials to finished product.

piFLOW® t - Tablet and pills

Perfect for transporting fragile materials, the unique piGENTLE® function ensures a gentle and stable product flow.

- Complies with FDA and EU 1935/2004 and EC Regulation 10/2011.
- ATEX certified for both dust and gas.
- Made of ASTM 316L stainless steel (acid resistant).
- Designed according to USDA guidelines.
- Hygienic design for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Dedusting function with pre-separator solution.
- Easy installation and user-friendly operation.

High capacity combined with a compact and space-saving design.

piFLOW®-t from PIAB is a specially developed vacuum conveyor designed for gentle and controlled transport of tablets, capsules and other sensitive products. The solution combines high reliability with maximum product protection and is particularly suitable for regulated industries.

piFLOW®-t is designed to minimise mechanical stress during transport. The controlled vacuum cycle reduces the risk of breakage, abrasion and dust formation, ensuring high product quality - even with fragile items like tablets and capsules.

piFLOW®-t works with lower and more controlled vacuum levels than many other PIAB conveyors. The cycle is optimised for gentle acceleration and deceleration of the product.

piFLOW®-t delivers a Very calm and smooth material flow, which is crucial for:

tablet filling
capsule refuelling
subsequent packaging processes

Get a solution that fits your production exactly. We advise and dimension an optimal system based on material, flow, distance, capacity needs and existing equipment. Contact us today for a no-obligation review