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Robotic Palletizers for Ice Bags

The Future of Ice Packaging

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Flexible Solutions for Every Space

Whether you’re working with a compact area or a vast warehouse, IcePal Palletizers adapt to your unique space requirements. Our models handle a variety of bag sizes with ease, ensuring seamless integration into your existing setup.

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Affordability Meets Innovation

Experience the cost-saving benefits of automation without breaking the bank. IcePal Palletizers offer competitive pricing options, including leasing, to provide you with the financial flexibility you need.

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Expand Your Capabilities as You Grow

As your business thrives, IcePal grows with you. Our scalable solutions mean you can increase capacity without significant downtime, keeping you ahead of demand.

Ice Bag Palletizer

Why IcePal?

  • Adaptable Systems: Easily integrate with existing setups.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplify operations with intuitive controls.
  • Reliable Performance: Trust in the consistent quality of a FANUC robotic arm.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Achieve up to 35 bags per minute, maximizing your output.
  • Support & Service: Depend on our responsive support team for any assistance.
  • Leasing Options: Our leasing plans are designed to be flexible, allowing you to choose the terms that best fit your budget and business goals.
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Resolve Labor Challenges with IcePal Robotic Palletizers

In the dynamic landscape of today’s industry, labor shortages and uncertainties can significantly impede growth and productivity. IcePal Robotic Palletizers emerge as a robust solution to these challenges, ensuring consistent quality and output. With IcePal, you gain more than just advanced machinery; you invest in a resilient, future-proof operation.

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Our state-of-the-art automation technology is the reliable workforce solution you need to maintain uninterrupted operations. IcePal stands as a pillar of stability, providing peace of mind and the assurance of continuous productivity, even amidst labor market fluctuations.

Moreover, IcePal addresses the dual pressures of labor availability and operational costs. Engineered for cost-effective efficiency, our palletizers reduce dependency on manual labor, allowing you to step into a new era of operational excellence. With IcePal, maximize your efficiency and minimize labor costs, all while ensuring your business is equipped to thrive now and in the future.

Discover the IcePal Advantage

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Fast Icon Quick Changeover
  • Minimize downtime with rapid 10-minute tooling changes for various bag sizes (7lb, 10lb, 16lb, 20lb), ensuring higher productivity every day.
Configuration Icon Precision Bag Placement
  • Bags are conditioned, positioned and presented to the end of arm tooling then accurately placed on the pallet with a FANUC Industrial Robot which ensures repeatable, accurate placement, enhancing load integrity and stability.
Touch Screen Icon Intuitive Operator Interface
  • The Pattern Pro HMI Operator Interface offers alarms, diagnostics, and the ability to add new bag patterns, providing more options for ice producers.
Pallet Icon Versatile Pallet Handling
  • Versatile Pallet Handling Accommodates multiple pallet sizes, offering unmatched flexibility for end users' diverse needs.
Footprint Icon Customizable Layouts
  • Adaptable robotic palletizing layouts designed to fit your specific floor space requirements, maximizing efficiency.
Screen Icon Remote Service Support
  • Remote Service Support EWON Remote Accessibility ensures continuous operation and immediate assistance when needed, reducing downtime.
Predictive Alerts
  • ZDT (Zero Down Time) Remote Robot Maintenance Monitoring - communicates proactively with you to schedule service intervals, keeping your production line at peak performance.
Optional Remote DVR Camera System
  • Internal facing camera to enhance remote troubleshooting capabilities with shift review through DVR. Show us the problem, we walk you through it.

Three Models with Varying Levels of Automation

IcePal palletizers come in three standard models. All models utilize the same highly reliable FANUC robotic arm but include enhancements for pallet conveying, dispensing and wrapping.

IcePal 100Compact, Cost-Effective Automation

Single Pallet: Perfect for operations seeking to automate with a smaller footprint.

Flexible Layouts: Offers the same adaptability as the IcePal 200 in a more compact form.

Small Footprint: Fits into tighter spaces without sacrificing performance.

Low Entry Cost: Provides an affordable entry point into automation.

High Capacity: Matches the IcePal 200 with the capability to handle 35 Bags per minute.

IcePal 200The Powerhouse of Efficiency

Double Pallets: Maximizes productivity by handling two pallets simultaneously.

Flexible Layouts: Adapts to your space, allowing for a variety of configuration options.

High Capacity: Powers through your demands with the ability to process 35 bags per minute.

Expandable: Scales with your business, ensuring that increased demand is never a problem.

IcePal 300The Pinnacle of Ice Bag Palletizing Efficiency

Most advanced model in our line of IcePal palletizers, designed to meet the high demands of ice bag packaging operations.

Fully Automated System: Streamlines the palletizing process, significantly reducing manual labor and associated costs.

Stretch Wrapper Integration: Offers an optional stretch wrap feature, providing a complete end-of-line solution that ensures secure and stable pallets ready for transport.

Ice Bag Palletizer Robotic Cell

At MMCI Automation, we recognize that “Ice is Food”—a vital component of your business. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve been at the forefront of automating food manufacturing operations.

As your dedicated partner, we’re committed to enhancing your ice production process.

  1. End-of-Line Packaging: We’re not just about automation; we’re about delivering results. Our experienced end-of-line packaging solutions providers.
  2. Ice Manufacturing Robotics: Specifically crafted for ice-making operations, our IcePal line combines precision and speed.
  3. Tailored Solutions: We specialize in creating customized solutions that align with your unique palletizing needs. Whether it’s optimizing production lines or streamlining packaging, we’ve got you covered.

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At any stage of your automation project, we can help. Call us at 314-438-3300 or fill out the form below.