Vacuum Handling Solutions for the Aerospace Industry

From intelligent vacuum pumps to specialized composite suction cups, we provide "Vacuum Management" for the assembly and machining of aircraft parts.

COVAL, Your Global "Vacuum Manager"

At COVAL, our mission is to enhance the performance and safety of industrial processes by handling objects of all sizes, weights, and materials through vacuum technology.
As Vacuum Managers, we offer the aerospace industry a comprehensive approach to the entire manufacturing cycle: lifting, moving, and clamping aircraft components.

Our French-manufactured solutions equip the tooling used in the fabrication, machining, and assembly of essential aircraft sections

Why Partner with COVAL for Aerospace?

We share core values with our customers: technical know-how, productivity, commitment, and agility. Our competitive edge is built on:

  • "Justinnovation": Developing technological solutions tailored precisely to industrial needs.
  • Dedicated Expertise: A team 100% focused on the aerospace sector.
  • Integrated Mechatronics: Compact, intelligent solutions that improve productivity and communication with PLCs.
  • Global Reach: Expert support across major economic zones through our worldwide subsidiaries.

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Robotic Cell Solutions

We provide "fully integrated" vacuum solutions for automated lines:

  • Intelligent Vacuum Generators: Compact series (LEMAX, LEMCOM) with fieldbus options for seamless PLC communication.
  • Specialized Suction Cups: Materials specifically designed for aerospace, resistant to cleaning agents and preventing particle migration.

Precision for CNC Machining

Our clamping solutions handle the extreme stresses of machining:

  • Lateral Stress Resistance: Suction cups designed to withstand sideways forces during cutting.
  • Accuracy: Internal rigid cleats that ensure a fixed reference point for exact positioning.
  • Adaptability: Vacuum levels can be adjusted based on material thickness, ideal for UHF/Flexible Tooling.

Clamping for Assembly Jigs

Optimize the assembly of wings, fuselages, and stabilizers:

  • Energy Efficiency: Pneumatic vacuum pumps designed to maintain clamping without continuous air consumption, leading to more than 90% energy savings.
  • Turnkey Vacuum Boxes: Zone-by-zone activation to assist in the precise positioning of large aircraft panels.
  • Safety First: Integrated safety features ensure vacuum is maintained even during power failures or when moving tooling.

Global Service: From Idea to Process

We assist you at every stage of your project to ensure maximum installation efficiency:

  1. Audit & Advice: Analyzing your existing systems and providing expert recommendations.
  2. Network Design: Using specialized software to dimension vacuum networks (tubing, fittings, reserves).
  3. Installation: On-site setup and supply of all mounting elements.
  4. Final Testing: Rigorous controls performed in collaboration with the customer.