Labor shortages? Overworked employees? Low production rates?
If at least one of these challenges applies to your facility, the solution may be FlexPal by Robotec.
The implementation of automated palletizing systems represents a major innovation in logistics and material handling. This practice — involving the automated stacking of products onto pallets — has revolutionized the way companies manage their operations and has become an indispensable component of the modern supply chain.
Palletizing automation relies on industrial robots and cobots programmed to perform specific palletizing tasks with speed and precision.
The main operation of an automated palletizing system includes identifying, picking up, and manipulating products to place them in an organized and secure manner. Additional software enables these systems to adapt to different product sizes and shapes, increasing flexibility and process efficiency.
Intelligent Palletizing System – FlexPal
FlexPal is a modular palletizing system designed to automate both palletizing and depalletizing using a collaborative robot (cobot). The system is available in multiple configurations to meet a wide range of operational needs.
Projects can be implemented using various models from the Universal Robots family, including:
- UR10 (payload 10 kg)
- UR12e (payload 12.5 kg)
- UR16e (payload 16 kg)
- UR20 (payload 25 kg)
- UR30 (payload 35 kg)
When it comes to choosing the most suitable conveyor type or gripper for your specific process, the Robotec team is at your disposal for expert advice and consultation.
What Are Cobots and What Are They Used For?
A collaborative robot, or cobot, is designed for direct interaction and cooperation between humans and robots within a shared workspace or in close proximity. Unlike traditional industrial robots, which are isolated from human contact, cobots are intended for safe collaboration.
Such collaborative systems are particularly effective for slower production lines with a continuous flow of products that require palletizing over extended periods of time.
When Is a Cobot Palletizer Right for Your Operations?
Cobot palletizing systems can solve a variety of operational challenges — from labor shortages to increased productivity and efficiency. Therefore, the company’s main goals are a key factor when selecting the optimal robotic arm.
Other important considerations include:
- Available workspace;
- Packaging type;
- Upstream and downstream equipment;
- Workflow and process organization.
How Safe Are Cobots?
Universal Robots cobots are designed with safety as a top priority. Each model features built-in force-limiting functions and multiple safety levels. Safety scanners and radar systems continuously monitor the robotic work cell and control the cobot’s speed accordingly.
As with all mechanical systems in production environments, employers must ensure that all staff are properly trained and instructed in safe cobot operation.
To support our clients, Robotec offers professional training services to transfer our expert technical knowledge to customer teams.
By offering proven, high-quality products, Robotec helps Bulgarian manufacturers automate their processes quickly, efficiently, and with a strong return on investment.
Contact the Robotec team for a free consultation and live demonstration in a real production environment. Together, we’ll build automation that works for you.
Advantages of a Robotic Palletizing System
- Operational Efficiency – Automated palletizing optimizes processes, increasing speed and efficiency when stacking products on pallets, resulting in higher productivity.
- Precision and Consistency – Automation ensures precise product placement, eliminating human error and maintaining consistent packaging quality.
- Cost Reduction – By minimizing dependence on manual labor, automated palletizing reduces labor costs associated with manual handling.
- Enhanced Safety – Repetitive and heavy tasks are transferred to automated systems, lowering the risk of workplace injuries and improving overall safety.
- Space Optimization – Designed for maximum space utilization, automated palletizing systems optimize warehouse layouts and minimize unused storage areas.
- Traceability and Control – Automation facilitates product tracking and the collection of statistical data, improving traceability, inventory control, and overall logistics management.
- Increased Processing Speed – Automated systems can handle large product volumes far faster than manual palletizing, significantly reducing processing time.
- Integration with Digital Systems – Our palletizing systems can be integrated with other technologies, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) and control software, enabling a more connected and efficient operation.
- Sustainability – By reducing waste and optimizing space usage, automated palletizing contributes to more sustainable practices aligned with current trends in environmental responsibility within the supply chain.
If efficiency is a key objective in your business, automated palletizing systems are a fundamental pillar for achieving it.
Beyond the listed advantages, their ability to adapt to changing demand and handle multiple product types with different packaging formats contributes greatly to improved operational performance.
The speed at which robots can palletize products reduces downtime and streamlines product flow from production to distribution.
We can confidently say that palletizing automation has become an essential solution for companies seeking to improve operational efficiency and maintain competitiveness in today’s market.
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