Robotic packer and palletiser

Boost your production line efficiency with a flexible robotic packer and palletiser that seamlessly handles a wide range of packaging tasks—from packing and sorting to palletising and depalletising—providing precise and gentle movements tailored for both delicate and bulk products.

Packs and Palletises Diverse Container Types

The Robogrip robotic packer and palletiser from Krones is engineered for high-efficiency handling in diverse packaging environments. As an articulated-arm robot, it excels in packing, palletising, and sorting tasks for applications ranging from glass bottles to cardboard trays. Its four-movement axes and wide pivoting area enable it to manage up to 550 operations per hour, adaptable through a suite of gripper tools. Integrated within production lines, it automates material handling in food and beverage, logistics, and warehousing industries, reducing floor space usage and maintenance needs. The Robogrip’s servo drives and minimal wear parts ensure high availability and low operational costs, while its customizable grippers cater to specialized requirements, optimizing processing for various product types.

Benefits

  • Increases operational efficiency by handling multiple container types with precision.
  • Optimizes floor space utilization with compact design suitable for confined areas.
  • Minimizes maintenance costs through maintenance-free servo drives and low-wear components.
  • Enhances production flexibility with customizable gripping tools for diverse applications.
  • Boosts throughput with high-speed, automated processing of up to 550 operations per hour.

General


Applications
Multipacks,Sensitive packs,Non-returnable packs,Layer pads,Cartons,Trays,Glass containers,Crates,Cans,Returnable packs
End products
Cardboard trays,Juice carton packs,Cardboard carton boxes,Milk cartons,Wine glass packs,Aluminum beverage cans,Paper layer pads,Plastic crates,Shrink-wrapped multipacks,Glass bottles
Steps before
Pre-grouping of glass containers,Pre-grouping of returnable packs,Pre-grouping of multipacks,Conveyor positioning
Steps after
Palletising,Sorting,Further processing at floor level
Input ingredients
new glass containers,layer pads,trays,inverted trays,carton blanks,Multipacks,containers,crates,displays
Output ingredients
packed glass containers,palletised rows,palletised layers,depalletised carton blanks,packed crates,palletised Multipacks,palletised trays,packs
Market info
Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Movement Axes
Articulated-arm robot with four movement axes
Output Capacity
Up to 550 clock pulses per hour
Pivoting Area
2 x 180°
Gripper Tools
Various interchangeable gripper tools available
Safety System
Controller monitored safety system
Maintenance Requirement
Low,with maintenance-free servo drives
Space Requirement
Compact design,suitable for small areas
Change-over Time
Tool-free change-over within minimum time

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Quick changeover
Cleaning method
Manual
Energy efficiency
Optimized for low energy use
Flexibility
High flexibility with multifunctional tools
Output capacity
Up to 550 clock pulses per hour
Safety system
Controller monitored safety system

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Product type
Bottles / Cans / Cartons

Physical Characteristics


Articulated-arm robot
Four movement axes
Machine footprint
Compact,suitable for small areas
Operating range
Large,2 x 180° pivoting area
Control system
Controller monitored safety system
Gripper tools
Multiple,configurable types
Discharge method
Gripper picks and places
Change-over tools
Tool-free,close to floor access

Custom Options


Operating range
2 x 180° pivoting area
Gripping tools
Bar-type,shutter head,fork gripper,jaw gripper,suction unit,combined unit,cup gripper
Installation space
Compact
Control panel type
Controller monitored safety system