Scott Equipment Company • COVAL Vacuum Solutions
Introducing COVAL Vacuum Solutions
Vacuum handling engineered for efficiency, reliability, and modern automation integration.
From suction cups and grippers to intelligent vacuum pumps with air-saving control and communication.
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Executive Summary
In industrial automation, vacuum handling performance impacts cycle time, reliability, and compressed air consumption. Scott Equipment Company partners with COVAL, a global manufacturer of vacuum automation components engineered for modern production environments.
With more than three decades of experience in vacuum handling, COVAL provides a complete ecosystem—suction cups, vacuum grippers, intelligent vacuum pumps, and accessories—designed to simplify integration and improve operational outcomes. Whether your focus is packaging throughput, robotic EOAT reliability, or energy reduction, COVAL technologies are designed for repeatable performance.
Looking for a deeper technical breakdown of intelligent vacuum pumps (ASR vs ASC, IO-Link, fieldbus)? Explore: COVAL Intelligent Vacuum Pumps
What Sets COVAL Apart
COVAL stands out in vacuum automation for its focus on engineering-driven product design, energy efficiency, and integration-friendly architecture. In practical terms, that means reducing unnecessary compressed air usage, simplifying installation, and improving visibility into vacuum performance when applications demand it.
Innovation for Automation
Intelligent vacuum pumps and grippers designed to reduce components, shorten commissioning, and improve repeatability in production.
Energy-Focused Control
Air-saving technologies like ASC and ASR help minimize compressed air consumption without compromising handling stability.
Integration-Ready Design
Compact footprints, modular concepts, and communication options that align with modern automation and control architectures.
Application Breadth
Suction cups and gripping solutions designed to handle porous, irregular, delicate, oily, or temperature-sensitive materials.
Safety & Usability
Lightweight, compact designs that support easier installation, maintenance, and safe operation in complex automation environments.
Engineers benefit most when vacuum is treated as a controlled subsystem—not a constant, unmonitored utility.
Comprehensive Vacuum Handling Product Categories
COVAL’s product lineup covers the full vacuum handling chain—from the gripping interface to vacuum generation and system accessories. This allows OEMs and end users to standardize on one ecosystem for design consistency and serviceability.
Suction Cups for Application-Specific Handling
A wide range of shapes, sizes, and materials to support flat, irregular, porous, delicate, or oily surfaces. Application-specific cup selection improves stability and reduces variability.
- Standard cups for general handling on rigid surfaces
- Special-purpose cups for porous, irregular, or fragile materials
- Food-grade options designed for hygienic environments
Vacuum Pumps: Intelligent & Energy-Focused
COVAL intelligent vacuum pumps are designed for point-of-use installation, air-saving control, and—when needed—communication via IO-Link or industrial fieldbus.
- Air-saving control technologies designed to reduce compressed air consumption
- Compact footprints for space-constrained machine designs
- Options for diagnostics, monitoring, and remote parameterization
Vacuum Grippers: Modular, Compact, Scalable
Vacuum grippers support a wide range of automation tasks—from compact cobot EOAT to larger, multi-zone grippers for packaging and palletizing.
- Compact designs for payload-sensitive EOAT
- Modular approaches for varying product sizes and shapes
- Specialized grippers for high-speed packaging and demanding applications
Accessories for Complete Integration
Supporting accessories help engineers build robust, serviceable vacuum systems without over-complicating the machine design.
- Spring systems for height compensation
- Vacuum switches and sensors for control feedback
- Foam pads, fittings, and mounting hardware for application fit
Benefits of COVAL Technology in Real Automation Environments
COVAL technologies are designed around measurable engineering outcomes. Whether the objective is reducing air consumption, improving uptime, or simplifying integration, the value typically shows up in commissioning speed and operational stability.
Compressed Air Reduction
Air-saving control strategies reduce unnecessary air usage while maintaining stable holds.
Compact, Point-of-Use Design
Space-efficient modules enable closer mounting to the end effector or point of handling.
Communication & Diagnostics
IO-Link and fieldbus options support monitoring, alarms, and repeatable parameterization.
Versatility Across Materials
Cup and gripper options adapt to porous, irregular, delicate, oily, and temperature-sensitive surfaces.
Safety & Maintainability
Design choices prioritize installation ease, reliable handling, and simplified maintenance workflows.
Throughput & Repeatability
Stable vacuum control reduces missed picks and supports more consistent cycle performance.
Industry-Specific Applications
COVAL vacuum handling technologies are deployed across a wide range of industries where reliability, hygiene, and repeatable handling matter. Below are common application environments where vacuum selection and integration details directly impact performance.
Food Processing
- Food-grade suction options designed for hygienic environments
- Solutions for delicate products and variable packaging formats
- Material selections to support temperature-sensitive handling
Packaging
- High cycle rates and rapid grip/release requirements
- Handling flexible films, cartons, cases, and mixed materials
- Energy reduction strategies in high-duty operation
Automotive
- Handling heavy parts and sheet materials with precision
- Non-marking considerations for paintable or finished surfaces
- Secure gripping on oily or variable surfaces with proper cup selection
Plastics & Composites
- Non-marking requirements for finished or cosmetic parts
- Heat considerations for post-mold handling
- Adjustable vacuum settings for airtight vs porous plastics
Aeronautics
- Controlled handling for complex parts and tight tolerances
- Non-marking vacuum interfaces for composite materials
- Multi-zone gripping to reduce cycle time in part movement
Other Industries
- Pharmaceuticals: delicate packaging and precision handling
- Electronics: non-marking handling for sensitive materials
- Logistics: palletizing and depalletizing automation
Why COVAL + Scott Equipment Company
Choosing the correct vacuum solution is rarely a single-part decision. Performance depends on application realities: material type, porosity, surface condition, cycle time, line routing, and how vacuum is controlled and monitored. Scott Equipment Company supports vacuum selection and integration so customers can achieve reliable outcomes faster.
Application Support
Support for selection, sizing, and integration decisions across vacuum pumps, cups, and grippers.
Local Expertise
Hands-on support for customers across North and South Carolina manufacturing environments.
System-Level Thinking
Vacuum solutions aligned with robotics, EOAT, and automation architectures.
Need configured solutions delivered ready to install? See: We Build It, You Install It™
Designing vacuum EOAT for robotic cells or automated handling? Explore: Robotic Solutions
Technical FAQ
How do I select the right suction cup?
Selection depends on surface condition, material porosity, allowable marking, temperature, and required holding stability. Cup shape and lip design also influence response and leak tolerance.
When should I consider intelligent vacuum pumps?
Intelligent pumps are a strong fit when compressed air cost is meaningful, when handling must be highly repeatable, or when commissioning and troubleshooting time needs to be minimized.
How can IO-Link or fieldbus vacuum help?
Communication-enabled vacuum can provide monitoring, alarms, and repeatable parameterization—reducing setup variability and shortening troubleshooting cycles across multi-station systems.
What information is needed for selection and sizing?
Material type (porous vs airtight), number and type of cups, required cycle time, line length, and leak tolerance are key inputs. Scott Equipment Company can help review those inputs and recommend the right approach.
Speak with an Engineer
If you're evaluating vacuum solutions for a new automation project, Scott Equipment Company can assist with application review and system configuration.