VACUUM HANDLING SOLUTIONS F OR T HE AEROSPACE I N DU S TRY ADVANCED VACUUM SOLUTIONS www.coval.com

Vacuum Managers COVAL’s vocation is to contribute to the performance and safety of industrial processes, by vacuum handling and clamping objects of all sizes, weights and materials. To achieve this, COVAL has developed specialist expertise in four complementary lines of business: Development of technological solutions based on ‘just innovation’ Manufacturing of vacuum pumps and suction cups in France and Europe Distribution of its range by our sales team, consolidated by our 5 subsidiaries abroad Service before and after the launch of the product to: analyze the existing process, to help decision-making...

Constant improvement of product and service quality Fast reactivity in developing new solutions The capacity to assist companies in new markets A global solution provider including services before and after installation What distinguishes us is our capacity to provide you ■ with a complete solution above and beyond just our products. We are always able to analyse, propose, develop, manufacture and provide THE perfectly adapted ■ solution to your needs. a This means we are Vacuum Managers, every day. COVAL supplies the different companies involved in the Aerospace industry with comprehensive management...

Materials that we handle ■ Aluminum j Titanium ■ Composite materials: cured or uncured ■ Fiberglass Machines that we equip ■ CNC machines ■ Robot cells ■ Lifting systems ■ Assembly jigs ■ Composite layup tables Plane parts that we clamp ■ Wings / Stringers ■ Keel Beam ■ Sub-assembly Center Wing Box (CWB) ■ Horizontal stabilizers, HTP, VTP... ■ Fuselage References ■ AIRBUS GROUP BEING ■ BOMBARDIER DASSAULT ■ EMBRAER STELIA Integration of our vacuum solutions for robots: ■ Compact and intelligent vacuum generators with fieldbus option, communication with PLC... ■ Different flow rates depending...

for Aerospace applications EQUIPMENT FOR CNC MACHINES EQUIPMENT FOR ASSEMBLY JIGS Specific clamping solutions for machining processes: Vacuum clamping of plane parts on assembly jigs: Suction cups adapted to lateral stresses Rigid cleats inside the suction cups to ensure accurate positioning. Vacuum generators with an adjustable vacuum level depending on the thickness/material clamped in position by UHF/FLEXIBLE TOOLING Accessories for uneven surfaces Specific non-slip suction cups Pneumatic vacuum pump without air consumption: energy savings Turnkey vacuum box to activate clamping, zone by zone:...

A range and the needs of the Suction cups Vacuum pumps and Vacuum boxes C series suction cups Optimized suction cups for gripping thin parts without deformation Ideal for vertical handling or clamping Non-slip cleats ensuring optimal positioning and clamping LEMAX - LEMAX+ - LEMCOM series Mini vacuum pumps with « ASC » integrated Very compact and light More than 90% energy savings Operational silence Auto-adaptation depending on the material to be handled Optional fieldbus Use Handling all airtight or low porosity pieces Standard suction cups: VSA, VS, VPG, VPO Compatible with many types of materials...

technologies to meet Aerospace sector Accessories Vacuum lifters COVAL proposes a range of vacuum lifters. Design and manufacture of customized handling solutions Horizontal, vertical, pivoting A variety of accessories to fit to any type of radius of curvature Loads: 50 kg to 3 tons Safety factor integration required in the event of power failure Ensure that the suctions cups are fastened Make it possible to adjust the position of the suction cup on the tooling Guarantee airtightness of the assembly by using a coil fitting with an O-ring Vacuum switches Electronic, electric or pneumatic PSD, PSK,...

COVAL, as close as possible to your production Factory Head office Subsidiaries certified quality management system COVAL S.A.S. - Head Office Vacuum Components - Bât. 1 Z.A. des Petits Champs 26120 Montélier France Tél. : +33 (0)4 75 59 91 91 Fax : +33 (0)4 75 59 91 05