Packaging and palletising islands

Main functions

• Packaging: the islands can handle various packing activities, such as putting products in boxes, wrapping plastic film around packages, labelling, and sealing packages.
• Palletising: after packing, the robots take the packages and arrange them on pallets in an optimized way, following predefined patterns that maximize stability and space use.

Typical components

• Anthropomorphic robots or SCARA used for handling parcels, with high speed and precision.
• Vision Systems: used to identify products and ensure correct orientation and positioning.
• Conveyor belts: for the automatic transport of products from the end of the production line to the packaging and palletizing area.
• Pick and Place Units: systems that include grippers, suction cups or other actuators designed to gently grab packages and arrange them on pallets.
• Management Software: a software that controls the entire process, optimizing robot movements and the arrangement of packages on pallets.

Common applications

• Food industry: for packaging and palletizing food products, such as biscuit packaging, beverage bottles, cans, etc.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: handling of drug boxes, ensuring that they are handled with precision and hygiene.
• Logistics Industry: in warehouses and distribution centers, to prepare large volumes of orders for shipment.
• Manufacturing Industry: to package components or finished products, ready for shipping or storage.

Advantages

• Efficiency: reduces packaging and palletising times, increasing throughput.
• Flexibility: it can be programmed to handle different types of products and package sizes.
• Accuracy: minimizes human errors, ensuring that each package is correctly positioned and palletized.
• Cost reduction: reduces the need for manual labor and reduces long-term operating costs.
• Safety: reduces the risk of accidents at work, as robots handle heavy and repetitive tasks.

Considerations of implementation

• Integration with other systems: the packaging and palletizing islands must be integrated with ERP or WMS (Warehouse Management System) systems for optimal inventory and shipment management.
• Customization: solutions must be tailored to specific production needs, considering the type of product, volume and packaging requirements.
• Maintenance and Service: it is important to have a regular maintenance plan in order to ensure the efficiency and longevity of the system.