COVAL VPSC Ultra-Flat Non-Marking Suction Cups Review: Specs, Price and Applications
COVAL VPSC suction cups have an ultra-flat profile with vacuum distributed across the cup surface and an extra-thin sealing lip that conforms to the product, gripping without marking or deforming it.
Developed with composite industry partners for raw aerospace composites, they also suit cheese and other fragile products. Materials are 60 Shore A polyurethane or food-compliant 50 Shore A blue silicone, in Ø40 to 80 mm with G1/4 female aluminium fittings.
Quick Verdict
A specialist flat cup that holds soft, delicate sheets without dimpling them.
COVAL VPSC Ultra-Flat Non-Marking Suction Cups at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Ultra-flat suction cups |
Diameters | Ø40 to 80 mm |
Materials | PU 60 Shore A; blue silicone 50 Shore A |
Vacuum | Distributed across surface |
Lip | Extra thin |
Fitting | G1/4 female aluminium |
Applications | Composites, cheese, fragile items |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Standard cups concentrate vacuum in the centre, which can dimple soft materials. Distributing vacuum across a flat face spreads force evenly.
A thin lip seals on slightly uneven surfaces without pressing marks.
Silicone suits food; PU resists hydrocarbons for composite prepregs.
Integration and Selection
Choose material by product and size by weight. Mount with G1/4 fittings.
Use multiple cups for large plies.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Aerospace | Raw composite ply handling |
Food | Cheese handling |
Bakery | Soft products |
Textiles | Fabric handling |
Functional Uses
Delicate sheet handling
Non-deforming gripping
Composite ply pick-up
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Ultra-flat
Non-marking
Two materials
Food option
Limitations
Low height compensation
Max 80 mm
Flat surfaces only
Who Should Consider the COVAL VPSC Ultra-Flat Non-Marking Suction Cups?
VPSC suits handling of fragile or soft flat products.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. COVAL prices the VPSC by configuration and quantity. Budget for mounting, compressed air supply, fittings, sensors and commissioning as part of the complete vacuum solution.
Further Reading
COVAL VPSC Ultra-Flat Non-Marking Suction Cups FAQ
What sizes are VPSC cups?
Ø40 to 80 mm.
What materials?
PU 60 Shore A or blue silicone 50 Shore A.
What fitting?
G1/4 female aluminium.
Do they mark products?
No, they are designed not to.
What were they developed for?
Raw composite materials in aerospace.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from COVAL.
