Robotic arm retrofit creates hybrid palletizer

摘要

Alvey robotic arm retrofits for existing in-line case palletizers create a hybrid palletizer that combines flexibility and repeatability with the speed and reliability of conventional layer deposition. The solution yields gentler positioning and rotation of product, automatic line changeovers, pattern changing flexibility, and extended life at a lower cost than a new installation. Completed on-site, the retrofit removes the slat divider and existing case turners and replaces them with one or more robotic arms for pattern forming. Also included are end-of-arm tooling, operator interface terminal screens, in-feed conveyor and PLC programming. With quick product reconfiguration and instant line changeovers, systems achieve packaging rates of more than 100 cases per minute.