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Robotier Hybrid Palletizer Robotic palletizer

Robotier Hybrid Palletizer

The low infeed RoboTier utilizes end of arm tooling, allowing higher speed robot motion and advanced product handling security. Bottom support offers a significant improvement over typical robot product handling methods such as vacuum top picking that is less flexible and secure, and is ideal for bagged product. Module options include concurrent stretch wrap, pallet handling, sheets and liners, and load handling. Safety category 3 PL-d per EN ISO 13849-1 based on controlled entrance protocols. 1-3 layers/min.

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Robotier Hybrid Palletizer
Up to 1-3 layers per minute
able to handle every product type
easy to use

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TECHNOLOGY

RoboTier utilizes end of arm tooling that supports product from the bottom, allowing higher speed robot motion and advanced product handling security. Bottom support offers a significant improvement over typical robot product handling methods such as vacuum top picking that is less flexible and secure, and clamping systems that necessitate looser loads.

Bottom support is achieved by assembling layers on an apron with products loosely spread to allow removal of the bottom support tool. Loose spreading allows faster robot speeds, as exact product placement is not critical. Once a layer is completed, four-sided clamping centers the layer on the pallet and a tight uniform layer is deposited. Vertical travel capabilities of the apron reduce robot reach requirements allowing use of the smaller, faster, and more economical Fanuc robots. The layer apron also provides a queuing platform for continued layer building while optional concurrent stretch wrapping occurs.

CONTROLS

RoboTier product handling innovations are enhanced by advanced controls architecture for robotic palletizing systems. A Fanuc controller with very simple code that cannot be modified directs robot motion based on PLC instructions. In effect, the robot is an electronic slave to the Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC master controller and B&R PC 12" color touchscreen HMI. All automatic and manual palletizer functions are controlled using the HMI touchscreen; robot controls training or experience is unnecessary. EasyStack programming software installed on the PC HMI creates patterns quickly and easily without PLC or robot programming. 

TOPTIER ROBOTIER ROBOTIC PALLETIZER

Rates   1-3 layers per minute
Infeed Low
Products Every product type, including case, bag, tray, trayless, open top, lidded, overwrapped or unwrapped, bundles, nested, display pack, totes, and more
Minimum Case Dimension 6"
Maximum Case Dimension 29"
Maximum Case Weight 220lbs
Minimum Layer Dimension 38"
Maximum Layer Dimension 50"
Maximum Layer Weight  500lbs
Load Height                                                                60”

 

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