COVAL FPC FlowPack Suction Cups Review: Specs, Price and Applications
COVAL FPC FlowPack suction cups handle packed bags from 100 g to 5 kg, such as FlowPack and DoyPack pouches. Sizes include round Ø35, 45 and 60 mm and an elliptical 120 x 100 mm.
Blue food-grade silicone with plastic fittings complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EC 1935/2004, in 35 or 50 Shore. Thin, wavy flower-shaped lips mould to the package, internal cleats optimise vacuum and prevent crushing, and lateral vacuum distributors maintain efficiency.
Quick Verdict
A purpose-designed bag cup that keeps fast flow-pack lines running without mispicks.
COVAL FPC FlowPack Suction Cups at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | FlowPack suction cups |
Bag weight | 100 g to 5 kg |
Round sizes | Ø35, 45, 60 mm |
Elliptical | 120 x 100 mm |
Material | Blue food-grade silicone |
Hardness | 35 or 50 Shore |
Compliance | FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EC 1935/2004 |
Features | Flower lips, internal cleats, lateral distributor |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Flower-shaped lips adapt to the wrinkled film of flow packs, sealing regardless of shape.
Internal cleats stop the film being sucked in and the product being crushed.
Blue colour aids detection on food lines.
Integration and Selection
Choose size and hardness for bag weight and surface, and size the vacuum source for film leakage.
Use elliptical cups for long bags.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Fresh produce | Bagged fruit and vegetables |
Food processing | FlowPack and DoyPack handling |
Cosmetics | Pouch handling |
Laboratories | Bag handling |
Functional Uses
Flow-pack picking
Pouch handling
High-speed packaging
Food-safe gripping
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Food compliant
Shape-adapting lips
Anti-crush cleats
Multiple sizes
Limitations
5 kg max
Silicone wear
Bag-specific
Who Should Consider the COVAL FPC FlowPack Suction Cups?
FPC cups suit food and cosmetic packaging lines.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. COVAL prices the FPC by configuration and quantity. Budget for mounting, compressed air supply, fittings, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete vacuum solution.
Further Reading
COVAL FPC FlowPack Suction Cups FAQ
What bag weights can FPC handle?
100 g to 5 kg.
What sizes exist?
Round Ø35, 45, 60 mm and elliptical 120 x 100 mm.
Is it food compliant?
Yes, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EC 1935/2004.
What hardness options?
35 and 50 Shore.
Why blue?
To aid visual detection on lines.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from COVAL.
