Egg Suction Cups in India

Egg Suction Cups for Automation in India – New PISCO Launch for Poultry & Food Robotics

India’s poultry and food-processing industries are rapidly adopting robotics and automation to improve hygiene, consistency, and throughput. Addressing this demand, PISCO Japan has launched its Egg Suction Cup (EGG Cup) series in India—an advanced vacuum-gripping solution engineered for egg-handling automation.

Designed for washing, inspection, grading, selecting, and packing, PISCO’s Egg Suction Cups deliver gentle yet reliable gripping across small, medium, and large eggs, using a single cup design. This significantly reduces changeover time and tooling complexity for automation integrators and OEMs.

Designed for Robotic Egg Handling Applications

Eggs are fragile, non-uniform, and sensitive to surface pressure. Conventional suction cups often cause cracks, slippage, or inconsistent pick rates. PISCO’s EGG suction cups are engineered specifically to solve these challenges in:

• Poultry farms

• Egg washing lines

• Grading and sorting systems

• Pick-and-place robots

• Packing and tray-loading machines

• High-speed food automation cells

These cups are ideal for Epson, SCARA, and Cartesian robots, as well as pneumatic pick-and-place units, in modern automated poultry plants.

Two Shore Hardness Options for Maximum Flexibility

PISCO offers two Shore hardness variants, allowing users to select the right balance between softness and durability:

• 30° Shore – Black Colour

  • Extra soft grip

  • Ideal for delicate handling and uneven egg surfaces

  • Minimizes cracking and pressure marks

• 40° Shore – Transparent Colour

  • Slightly firmer for higher cycle stability

  • Better shape retention at high speeds

  • Allows visual inspection for hygiene and contamination

This flexibility ensures optimal performance across different egg sizes, shell conditions, and production speeds.

Product Highlight: VPE40EGGAS3-G1

One of the key models in this series is:

VPE40EGGAS3-G1 – Egg Suction Cup Assembly

• Cup diameter: 40 mm EGG cup

• Mounting: G1/8 male direct mount type

• Material: FDA-approved silicone

• Shore hardness: 40° (Transparent)

This direct-mount design reduces the number of fittings, improves vacuum response, and ensures easy integration with existing pneumatic circuits.

FDA Silicone – Safe for Food & Poultry Processing

All PISCO Egg Suction Cups are made from FDA-compliant silicone, making them fully suitable for food-contact applications. This ensures:

• High hygiene standards

• Resistance to water, detergents, and cleaning chemicals

• Long service life in wet and washdown environments

• Compliance with global food safety norms

This makes the product ideal for Indian poultry exporters, food processors, and companies targeting international compliance.

One Cup for All Processes – Lower Cost, Higher Efficiency

A major advantage of PISCO’s EGG cup design is its universal handling capability. Unlike traditional systems that require multiple cup sizes:

• One PISCO egg cup handles small, medium, and large eggs

• Suitable for washing, selecting, orienting, and packing

• Reduces spare inventory

• Simplifies maintenance and operator training

This is especially valuable for high-mix, high-volume production lines common in India.

Replacement Cup Compatible with Schmalz & Piab

PISCO also offers the EGG cup as a cup-only replacement, making it compatible with Schmalz and Piab egg suction cup users.

✔ No major design changes required
✔ Easy retrofit on existing automation lines
✔ Cost-effective upgrade to FDA silicone
✔ Improved grip and durability

If your customer is currently using Schmalz or Piab egg cups, this PISCO cup can be a direct, reliable alternative.

Why Robotics & Automation Engineers Choose PISCO

PISCO is a globally trusted Japanese brand known for precision pneumatic components used in advanced automation. With this egg suction cup series, PISCO brings:

• Proven Japanese engineering

• Consistent vacuum performance

• Application-specific design for eggs

• Support for OEMs, system integrators, and end users

For automation projects in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and across India, this product fits seamlessly into modern smart factory concepts.

Conclusion

PISCO’s Egg Suction Cups represent a next-generation solution for egg handling automation in India. With dual Shore options, FDA silicone material, compatibility with existing systems, and a universal cup design, this product helps poultry and food processors achieve higher productivity, better hygiene, and lower operational costs.

For technical selection, pricing, and compatibility checks, contact your authorised distributor, IBK Engineers Pvt Ltd, for the PISCO supplies in India.