New Improved Vacuum Grippers from COVAL with Communications Interface
COVAL offers manufacturers a range of vacuum grippers suitable for handling of parts of various sizes , weights , and materials . This gripper range has been extended with the latest CMS HD series multistage vacuum pumps , developed by COVAL . With this enhancement , the new generation of grippers meets the demands of Industry 4.0 with greater robustness , communication , and modularity .
COVAL ’ s range of vacuum grippers is based on two complementary solutions . The CVGL is characterized by its lightness and great adaptability . It is available as standard in several lengths , power ratings , and gripping interfaces .
The MVG , on the other hand , offers the possibility of configuring the gripper to allow it to be perfectly adapted to each application by determining the length , width , gripping interface , and vacuum generator while guaranteeing extreme lightness . It offers a tailored solution that integrates perfectly with handling robots .
HEAVY DUTY AT THE HEART OF COVAL VACUUM GRIPPERS
COVAL ’ s new generation of vacuum grippers now incorporate the latest CMS HD series of vacuum pumps .
These pumps have a heavy-duty design for high reliability even in harsh environments ( IP65 ), capable of ensuring 50 million cycles . A factor of the pump ’ s longevity is their modular design which allows specific configurations and targeted maintenance of specific parts to optimize repairability .
With these pump capabilities , the new generation of COVAL vacuum grippers become even more versatile and perfectly compatible with the robot systems at the heart of Industry 4.0 .
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VACUUM GRIPPERS BECOME INTELLIGENT
The new COVAL vacuum grippers offer a choice of three multistage vacuum pump configurations , depending on the needs of the integrator or end user : nonpiloted , piloted , and communicating .
The communicating configuration , which makes the vacuum grippers easier to use and parameterize , is obtained by integrating the CMS HD VX version of the multistage pump .
The VX pump version features an IO-Link communication interface , compliant with the international IEC 61131-9 standard , for fast and cost-effective installation , continuous diagnostics , centralized parameterization , and efficient communication with higherlevel protocols ( EtherNet / IP , PROFINET , EtherCAT , etc .).
It can also support a Human Machine Interface ( HMI ) with NFC interface , enabling the operator to read and modify setup parameters and diagnostics from a mobile device ( Android or iOS ) using the dedicated COVAL Vacuum Manager app .
With these pump capabilities , the new generation of COVAL vacuum grippers become even more versatile and perfectly compatible with the robot systems at the heart of Industry 4.0 .
A VAST RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
Thanks to their great modularity and ease of integration in all contexts , CVGL and MVG vacuum grippers can be found in many industries : packaging , plastic , metal , and wood for handling porous and non-porous objects .
Qualities that make the difference :
• Solutions adapted to each process
• Configurable vacuum grippers
• Robustness , longevity , and economy of use
• Vacuum grippers with communications capability for Industry 4.0
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