20 years ago, COVAL first created SITON, an innovative, exclusive and patented silicone-free material Coval’s SITON suction pads are characterized not only by their non-marking capability, but also by their abrasion resistance and remarkable mechanical performance at temperatures of up to 160°C.
SITON was originally developed to satisfy the specific requirements of the cosmetics industry, which required non-marking suction cups to handle delicate products such as lipsticks. After SITON had been developed and tested, COVAL observed its resistance to high temperatures, up to 160°C at peak, and exceptional abrasion resistance.
This rare combination of properties is highly sought-after in the plastics industry, where SITON’s thermal resistance makes it easy to handle hot parts as they are removed from the mould without altering them or leaving marks. Compared with traditional materials, SITON offers greater durability, prolonging the life of suction cups. This reduces the need for frequent replacements and minimizes machine downtime.
COVAL offers an extensive range of SITON suction pads, now covering 80% of the range of standard suction pads in sizes from 2 to 200 mm. Whether flat, oblong or bellows suction cups, SITON has become the standard at COVAL, and has become a reference standard in the plastics industry, especially for plastic parts coming out of the mould.
Applications:
• Plastics: handling of products which are still hot while being removed from the mould.
• Cosmetics: handling of fragile products such as lipsticks.
SITON, qualities that make the difference:
• Non-marking: bright colour and silicone-free
• Good mechanical performance at high temperatures, 130°C continuous and up to 160°C peak.
• Excellent abrasion resistance.
https://www.coval-inc.com/
COVAL. The vacuum you need. Where you need it, when you need it.
Established in the south of France, COVAL SAS designs, produces and markets high-performance vacuum components and systems throughout the entire world for industrial applications in all lines of business.
COVAL is an ISO 9001 V2015 certified company that innovates on a global scale in the area of vacuum handling using optimized components with integrated, intelligent and reliable features. Its solutions can be adapted to any industrial context and their primary goal is to improve productivity with safety in mind.
COVAL’s clients are present in all major industrial fields in which vacuum handling is critical for efficiency and productivity. These fields include packaging, automotive, plastic processing, aeronautics, and palletizing.
COVAL markets its products and services throughout Europe as well as in North and South America through its subsidiaries and its network of authorized distributors.
Facts and Figures
Company
• French company founded in 1986
• Company size: 135 employees
• 2022 revenue: €21 million
• 25 distributors in France and 35 international
• 5 subsidiaries: China, Germany, Italy, Spain, U.S.A.
• Production site and head office: Montélier, France
Products
Vacuum pumps, suction cups, vacuum switches, vacuum grippers, accessories
COVAL VACUUM TECHNOLOGY Inc.
901 Jones Franklin Road
Suite 100
RALEIGH, NC 27606
UNITED STATES
REAMS Joe
Phone : +919 233-48-55
joe.reams@coval.com
COVAL
ZA des petits champs
26120 Montélier
Garcia Stephane
Phone : 06 88 84 54 09
stephane.garcia@coval.com