 Hybrid, Robotic Palletizing
Intelligrated’s Alvey 950 hybrid in-line palletizer and Alvey robotic palletizing solutions are designed with high-speed and flexibility in mind where programming from the HMI (Human Machine Interface) allows for packaging rates in excess of 100 cases per minute. It uses jointed-arm robots for single- and multi-line applications to handle products of virtually any shape or size, from cases to pails, totes and bags. Each engineered robotic solution includes end-of-arm tooling, in-feed and discharge conveyor, case unscramblers and PLC programming. intelligrated.com
Palletizing with Speed
The P45 Palletizer is based on the industry-tested P4 layer palletizer design from Cermex to meet the demands of high-speed liquid packaging lines. The system handles two layers and two pallets simultaneously at speeds of up to 550 layers/hour, for an output rate of 70,000 bottles/hour for six-packs of 1.5-liter bottles and up to 100,000 bottles/hour for smaller capacities. The P45 Layer Palletizer can be used for packs, cases, shrink-wrapped trays and plastic cases. cermex.eu
Robots with Reach
The combination of a four-axis kinematic system, low weight and powerful motors and gear units make the new KUKA palletizer, KR 700 PA, a fast-palletizing robot designed for handling complete layers. This palletizer can work at a speed of 15 cycles per minute with a payload of 700 kg, the company says. In addition, the KR 700 PA has a maximum reach of 3.320 mm and can be installed on a pedestal or on the floor, which offers operators flexibility where it can be tailored to a specific application. kukarobotics.com
Faster Pallet Stacking
A-B-C’s Model 72AE palletizer combines the economy and accessibility of a floor-level palletizer with the speeds typically associated with high-level machines, the company says. The design incorporates an extended accumulation table that allows continuous layer forming during completed layer transfer and stacking, increasing volume up to 35 units per minute. abcpackaging.com
Formula Gets Upgrades
Von GAL’s Formula in-line palletizer now boasts a reduction in energy use and air consumption in addition to a patented slat design, larger cam-followers and mat top improvements, which have lowered the equipment’s noise level. Also, pattern building software has been added. vongal.com
From Beverage World June 15, 2010
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