COVAL Vacuum Technology Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of vacuum components and complete EOAT for the automation industry. Our product line includes suction cups, vacuum pumps, vacuum switches, spring compensators and peripheral devices.
Necessity is the mother of invention, or so the proverb goes. Such was the case recently at The Langen Group, a manufacturer of automated packaging equipment in Mississauga, ON.
The efficiency and reliability of an industrial robot largely depend on its end-of-arm tooling. However, engineers often forget that the interface between the end-effector and the robot arm also plays a critical role.
Although renowned for their flexibility, robots can still be limited by their end effectors. For example, equip your favorite SCARA robot with a suction gripper, and it will be hard-pressed