180° palletizing robot for automated palletizing and depalletizing

Optimize your production line with a versatile solution that seamlessly handles both palletizing and depalletizing, ensuring efficient management of various packaging types from kegs to cartons, while reducing investment costs and enhancing operational flexibility.

Handles Palletizing and Depalletizing Tasks Efficiently

The Innopal RS3 from KHS Group is a versatile palletizing and depalletizing robot engineered for diverse applications in the beverage, food, and non-food sectors. With a 180° working range, it seamlessly handles different packaging types, from plastic crates and kegs to cartons and shrink packs. This robot’s standout feature is its flexibility, allowing quick reprogramming for changing needs, making it ideal for operations dealing with both returnable and non-returnable packages. The Innopal RS3 boasts a modular design, ensuring easy integration into existing production lines, and supports semi-automatic format changeovers for minimal downtime. Equipped with an intelligent energy management system, it reduces energy consumption, enhancing sustainability. The use of cutting-edge robot technology minimizes maintenance efforts, while its low space requirements make it a perfect fit for facilities prioritizing efficient space utilization.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational flexibility with quick reprogramming capabilities for diverse packaging needs.
  • Conserves energy through an optimized energy management system, lowering utility costs.
  • Minimizes maintenance with advanced robot technology, ensuring longer service intervals.
  • Integrates effortlessly into existing production lines with a modular design, improving scalability.
  • Reduces space requirements, ideal for facilities with limited footprint availability.

General


Applications
Barrels,Kegs,Spirits,Still water,Soft drinks,Beer,Liquid food,Wine,Cartons,Trays,Shrink packs,Sparkling wine,Milk,Individual packets,Juice,Iced tea,Homecare products,Plastic crates,Bags
End products
Cereal cartons,Pasteurized milk cartons,Mineral water bottles,Ready-meal trays,Snack-sized individual packets,Merlot wine,Orange juice boxes,Bottled iced tea,Shrink-wrapped six-pack soda,Stainless steel beer kegs,Champagne bottles,Bourbon barrels,Vodka bottles,Pilsner lager,Salad dressings,Laundry detergent bottles,Hdpe plastic crates,Cement bags,Cola cans
Steps before
Sorting,Distribution,Depalletizing
Steps after
Stacking,Packing,Filling
Input ingredients
non-returnable packaging,returnable packaging,high-wall plastic crates,low-wall plastic crates,kegs,slim kegs,barrels,cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags
Output ingredients
palletized packaging,depalletized packaging
Market info
KHS is known for manufacturing innovative filling and packaging systems for the beverage, food, and non-food industries, renowned for their engineering expertise, high-quality standards, and sustainable solutions in ensuring efficient production processes.

Technical Specifications


Working range
180°
Packaging compatibility
Non-returnable / returnable
Processing capacity
High-wall and low-wall plastic crates,kegs,slim kegs,barrels,cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags
System Automation
Pre-programmed tasks,reprogrammable
Energy management
Energy recovery system
Machine availability
Up to 98%
Control system
Combined processing of non-returnable and returnable packaging
Space requirement
Low
Maintenance effort
Minimized

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Product type Characteristics


Packaging type
Non-returnable / Returnable
Packaging style
Plastic crates / Kegs / Cartons / Trays
Container size and type
High-wall / Low-wall / Barrels

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Working range
180°
Axis type
3-axis
Structure configuration
Single-column
Material handling options
Gripper heads / Roller cage

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / Button interface
Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA systems
Robot reprogramming
Quick / Without difficulty
Gripper head variety
For different packaging types
Energy management system
Intelligent energy recovery
Format changeover
Optional semi-automatic