Description
Palletizing robots are currently among the most efficient tools for stacking individual items onto pallets of any size and removing them from pallets. This is due to several reasons. First, the palletizing process can be easily automated, as it consists of a series of repetitive, uniform operations that can be easily programmed into a palletizing robot’s control system. Second, a palletizing robot can be easily reprogrammed and reconfigured — not only to switch between different palletizing patterns but also to handle different types of products, provided the gripper and load capacity are suitable. In this respect, palletizing robots are extremely versatile.
The operation of a palletizing robot generally works as follows: Products intended for palletizing arrive via a feed conveyor, while pallets arrive from a pallet dispenser on a separate conveyor. The robot picks up the items and stacks them onto the pallet according to a pre-set pattern. Once the required number of items is stacked, the pallet moves along the conveyor to an automated pallet wrapping unit. Robotic palletizing is used today for a wide range of products — including bricks, bags of finished goods, boxes, and more.
The reverse of palletizing is depalletizing. In this process, the robot removes items from the pallet and transfers them onto a conveyor or machine for further processing. Today, CNC machine automation is becoming increasingly popular, where a robot takes raw materials from a pallet, loads them into the machine, retrieves the finished product, removes it, and places it onto a separate pallet.
In summary, there are three main application areas for robots in stacking operations:
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Primary product packaging;
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Packing products into corrugated boxes and other containers;
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Stacking products onto pallets and removing them from pallets.
In addition to articulated palletizing robots, delta robots and SCARA robots can also be used for stacking smaller items. The product range of the company includes 10 palletizing robot models. These include a series with high load capacities of up to 700 kg and reach up to 3143 mm, as well as models with lower load capacities — 50 kg, 80 kg, and 100 kg — with reaches of 2003 mm, 2230 mm, and 2655 mm respectively. These robots can be used to palletize any type of product thanks to various grippers, including custom-designed ones. For increased operational flexibility, some models can be equipped with an additional servo-controlled arm driven by a six-axis servo mechanism. The high inertia and large wrist torque of palletizing robots allow them to work with large grippers and heavy loads at high speed. Another distinctive feature of these robots is their large vertical working range, enabling the stacking of loads at significant heights. Internal cable routing through the wrist ensures safety, prevents contact with other objects, and extends the robot’s service life.
You can purchase a palletizing robot from the company San Max Trade Ltd.