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Robotic Pallet Cell Configurations |
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OverviewRobotic palletizing/depalletizing applications are on the rise as manufacturers look to increase productivity and reduce labor by automating portions or even entire packaging lines. In the simplest configuration, a robotic pallet cell consists of one line in/one line out, one robot, loading or unloading one pallet at a time. But depending on the application, pallet cells can be configured a number of ways, incorporating multiple lines and loading or unloading multiple pallets using one robot. This application note describes the various ways one can configure ESS Technologies, Inc. robotic pallet cell equipment to meet any packaging configuration. System DescriptionESS Technologies, Inc. Mini Cell Palletizer series incorporates a FANUC robot to create single pallet, dual pallet, and multiple pallet configurations. The robot lifts the packed and sealed case from the infeed conveyor(s) which may be inline or at 90°. Case grips, either suction cups or mechanical grips, are specially designed for each application. The case is then placed on the pallet in the specified arrangement. Full pallets may be removed automatically using pallet discharge conveyors, manually or by using self-guided vehicles. Empty pallets can be set in place manually or the system can be automated by incorporating a pallet magazine and pallet dispenser. |
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The diagrams below illustrate several configurations of robotic palletizing systems. Any configuration can be custom-engineered by ESS’s design team to meet any palletizing applications. Depending on the payload and reach requirements of the system, a number of FANUC robots may be specified with the robotic pallet cell. The most common pallet cell configurations include: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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