360° palletizing and depalletizing robot
Optimize your packaging flow with a robot offering seamless 360° operation for precise and adaptable palletizing, depalletizing, and distribution in high-speed production environments.

Palletizes and Depalletizes Containers Efficiently
The Innopal RK articulated robot from KHS Group is an exceptional solution tailored for efficient palletizing and depalletizing across the beverage, food, and packaging industries. Its multi-axis design enables seamless operation within a 360° working radius, free from dead spots, allowing the manipulation of diverse container types such as plastic crates, kegs, cartons, and more. Boasting a robust load capacity of up to 570 kg, this robot integrates seamlessly into your production line, facilitating high-speed sorting, stacking, and distribution tasks. The Innopal RK is PLC-controlled, offering flexible programming and remote monitoring, while ensuring energy efficiency with its regenerative braking system and modular control architecture. Constructed with wear-resistant materials, it provides longevity and reduced maintenance, while optional automation features such as automatic head change enhance operational flexibility by accommodating both non-returnable and returnable packaging. Whether dealing with spring water bottles, cola cans, or whiskey barrels, this equipment ensures precise, reliable, and efficient handling, optimizing your throughput and enhancing overall production continuity.
Benefits
- Enhances operational efficiency with seamless 360° robotic movement, eliminating dead zones.
- Increases production flexibility through programmable automation that adapts to various packaging types.
- Cuts energy costs by utilizing regenerative braking and energy-efficient motor technology.
- Minimizes maintenance downtime thanks to robust design and automated format changeover.
- Optimizes floor space with compact, modular construction suitable for confined areas.
- Applications
- Barrels,Kegs,Spirits,Still water,Soft drinks,Beer,Food,Slim kegs,Wine,Cartons,Trays,Shrink packs,Nonfood,Sparkling wine,Milk,Individual packets,Juice,Iced tea,Plastic crates,Bags
- End products
- Skimmed milk cartons,Stainless steel kegs,Orange juice tetra packs,Cardboard cartons,Frozen food packages,Prosecco bottles,Aluminum slim kegs,Jute bags,Foil-wrapped candy packets,Pilsner beer,Detergent jugs,Lemon iced tea bottles,Merlot wine bottles,Whiskey barrels,Recyclable plastic crates,Polyethylene shrink packs,Oak barrels,Spring water bottles,Polypropylene trays,Cola cans
- Steps before
- Sorting,Distribution
- Steps after
- Packing,Stacking
- Input ingredients
- plastic crates,high-wall crates,low-wall crates,kegs,slim kegs,barrels,cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags
- Output ingredients
- palletized crates,palletized kegs,palletized barrels,palletized cartons,palletized trays,palletized shrink packs,palletized packets,palletized bags
- 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.
- Working radius
- 360°
- Load capacity
- Up to 570 kg
- Automation
- Multi-axis-controlled
- Head change
- Automatic
- Sustainability features
- Energy recovery,absolute encoders,bus technology
- System availability
- High,with optional fully automatic format changeover
- Space requirement
- Low
- Working radius
- 360°
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Changeover time
- Fully automatic format changeover
- Energy efficiency
- Recovery of braking energy
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Automation level
- Freely programmable
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Container type
- Plastic crates,kegs,cartons,trays,shrink packs,packets,bags
- Pallet types
- High-wall and low-wall
- Compact footprint
- Suitable for limited spaces
- Articulation range
- 360°
- Number of axes
- Up to 6
- Load capacity
- Up to 570 kg
- Head change
- Automatic
- Control panel type
- Freely programmable
- Automation Level
- Multi-axis controlled
- Integration possibilities
- Modular control system
- Energy Recovery
- Braking energy recovery
- Head change feature
- Automatic