September 2008, Blacksburg, VA — The ESS Technologies, Inc., Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell incorporates a FANUC robot with custom-designed end-of-arm tooling to create single pallet, dual pallet, and multiple pallet cell configurations. A number of robot models may be specified for the system, depending on the speed and payload requirements of the application. As an authorized FANUC system integrator, ESS Technologies has the experience needed to create a cost-effective, high performance mini-palletizer cell that can palletize 25-30 cases per minute. ESS will demonstrate the Robotic Mini Cell Palletizer at Pack Expo International November 9-13, 2008, Booth N-3336 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
The Robotic Mini Palletizer cell offers a very small footprint. The single pallet system requires only 70" x 143" while the dual pallet system needs 144" x 143". Custom end-of-arm robotic tooling is designed for each application, and tooling changeover times are very fast (5 minutes or less, typically). The system features a controller and easy-to-use teach pendant that greatly simplifies setup and operator training. Conveyors of four feet or six feet in length feed the filled and sealed cases to the palletizer. Interlocked guarding assures operator safety. Palletizer options include: pallet discharge conveyor, pallet infeed conveyor, pallet magazine, pallet dispenser, tier/deck sheet rack and a number of case printing, labeling, and stretch wrapping accessories.
Cases are palletized following a user-defined pattern that can be saved and/or edited using the controller panel. Full pallets may be removed manually, via an automatic pallet discharge conveyor, or using a robotic unmanned vehicle. Empty pallets may be introduced to the pallet cell in the same ways. One popular configuration locates the robot centrally between two empty pallets. The pallets may be filled simultaneously from multiple infeeds or one at a time, allowing the system to operate continuously. Any configuration can be custom engineered by ESS Technologies designers to meet the requirements of the palletizing application.
About ESS Technologies
ESS Technologies, Inc., founded in 1993, specializes in complete packaging line design, manufacture, and integration. Our product expertise includes monoblock fillers/cappers, robotic palletizing systems, horizontal/vertical cartoners, horizontal/vertical case packers, tube fillers, overwrappers, custom designed solutions, and integrated robotics. Engineered for reliability and efficiency, ESS Technologies’ innovative solutions offer you tomorrow’s packaging technology today
Contact Information
Kim Norris, Sales Project Coordinator
ESS Technologies, Inc.
3160 State Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 961-5716
knorris@esstechnologies.com
www.esstechnologies.com
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