Robotic gripper arm for bakery tray and product handling

Optimize your bakery’s efficiency by automating repetitive tasks like tray handling and dough piece management, ensuring seamless operation even in staffing shortages.

Automates Tray and Product Handling in Bakeries

The WP Robot from WP Riehle revolutionizes bakery operations by automating labor-intensive processes such as tray handling and dough piece transport. This equipment excels with its modularity, allowing seamless integration into existing production lines. Designed to cater to bakeries, food manufacturers, and snack producers, it supports high-speed and continuous operations, effortlessly handling tasks across processing, packaging, and transport departments. The robots employ a versatile system of robotic grippers and suction attachments for efficient gripping, conveying, stacking, loading, unloading, and brushing. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for producing items like bread rolls, pretzels, croissants, and more. Additionally, WP Robot offers collaborative operation potential, minimizing floor space requirements without compromising safety. Constructed for durability, it addresses labor scarcity while maintaining processing consistency and reliability, making it an invaluable asset in modern food processing. Optional customization and engineering support ensure it meets specific production demands effectively.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, reducing reliance on manual labor.
  • Increases production line efficiency with seamless integration capabilities.
  • Adapts to various product types through interchangeable grippers and suction attachments.
  • Preserves operational space and ensures safety with collaborative robot functionality.
  • Minimizes operational costs by addressing labor shortages with reliable automation.

General


Applications
Dough pieces,Baked goods,Trays,Proofing crates,Bakery products
End products
Baguettes,Bread rolls,Cookies,Muffins,Cinnamon rolls,Croissants,Pretzels,Danish pastries,Proofing crate components
Steps before
Dough preparation,Tray setup,Machine programming
Steps after
Baking,Cooling,Packing
Input ingredients
dough pieces,baking trays,proofing crates
Output ingredients
processed bakery products,empty baking trays,stacked products
Market info

Technical Specifications


Automation
Automatic loading and unloading
Robot Sizes
Different sizes available
Gripper Arm
Exchangeable without tools
Product Handling
Suction attachment
Load Capacity
Varies depending on robot size
Programming Options
Multiple programmable uses
Automation Level
Fully automated processes
Collaborative Use
Space-saving application
Application Flexibility
Multiple application options
Production Reliability
High reliability

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Continuous
Changeover time
Quick,tool-free gripper exchange
Cleaning method
Manual
Energy efficiency
Space-saving design
Space utilization
Collaborative,minimal safety zone
Flexibility
Multiple application options and custom programs
Reliability
High,reduced manual intervention

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Task Suitability
Handling,Feeding,Removing Trays,Dough Pieces

Physical Characteristics


Robot size
Various sizes for different load capacities
Gripper type
Interchangeable,includes grippers and suction attachments
Space requirement
Space-saving design,collaborative use
Footprint
Compact,suitable for space-limited environments
Material handling method
Gripping and suction for trays and products
Discharge method
Automated loading and unloading

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / Manual interface
Gripper attachment
Tool-free exchange
Robot size options
Various sizes based on load capacity
Suction attachment
For product handling
Tool exchange
Without tools
Integration possibilities
Compatible with multiple baking processes
Automation levels
Various programs can be stored