Common Palletizer Enhancements
Given our extensive experience and modular approach to developing robotic palletizers, we often integrate additional features and automation into our QSP line of palletizers in quick and cost-effective manner to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Customized "Standard" Palletizers
From basic enhancements to increase the speed of the palletizer to integrating complete upstream and downstream systems, our use of pre-engineered systems and controls still render most systems as "Standard Palletizers" even though they are completely customized to your needs.
Examples
- Enhanced Speed
- Upstream Process Automation
- Downstream Process Automation
- Custom Configurations or Footprints
- Integrated Quality Control or Tracking
- Special Requirements - Temperature, Chemicals, etc.
Customization
While our Quick-Ship Robotic Palletizers feature a standard conveying solution for bringing products into the cell, our team will often apply intelligent engineering, smart technology or highly customized options to meet the specific needs of our customers.
Upstream Automation
From simple additions like inline labelers or weigh-in-motion scales to completely automated pick and pack systems, our team can work with you to automate many aspects of the upstream process.
See how we designed a system that would…
- Pick, erect and tape a corrugated case
- Pick and place a heavy roll into the case
- Laser marked the core of the roll
- Seal, label and sent the case to the palletizing cell
Downstream Automation
Typical downstream process automation can be integrated into virtually any type of robotic palletizer we implement: QSP, Standard or Customized. Common types include:
- Pallet transfer conveyors and shuttle cars
- Stretch wrappers and strapping machines
- Pallet labeling and weighing equipment
Custom Configurations or Footprints
While our QSP line features standard configurations utilizing our Smart-Base technology, modifying the designs of palletizing cells can typically be done in a very timely and cost-effective manner.
A certain amount of programming may be required to alter the configurations of our QSP models, but our modular approach to design still allows for a great deal of flexibility.
Integrated Quality Control or Tracking
We outfit many cells with various tools that automate quality control, case tracking and more. Examples include…
- Inline scales
- Quality control sensors
- Inline labelers
Reject Conveyors
Scales and other quality control sensors can be integrated with the robot so that it will pick non-conforming cases and place them on a "reject" conveyor.
Special Requirements
While some special requirements require our design team to develop highly creative solutions using out-of-the-box thinking, many others simply require us to apply some relatively standard accessories or equipment.
One of the most common "special requirements" for which we have developed "standard palletizers" is the food industry - specifically raw meat and frozen foods. In these cases, we typically start with standard case palletizer, but add a protective suit for the robot and outfit the controls cabinet and other elements of the system to withstand the temperatures.
How Can We Help?
At any stage of your automation project, we can help. Call us at 314-438-3300 or fill out the form below.