Priority One Introduces Full Layer Robotic Palletizing System
Menlo Park, CA - Priority One recently introduced its new Full Layer Robotic Palletizer, a palletizing system, which combines non-robotic layer-forming technology with a robotic palletizer to transfer and stack a full layer of product at a time using a roller curtain. According to the company, this hybrid palletizing system maximizes the utilization of the robot, achieving very high production rates and offering extreme versatility within a small footprint.
Designed and built by Priority One, an authorized Fanuc integrator, the new Full Layer Robotic Palletizer performs multiple tasks simultaneously, forming rows and layers at the same time the robot transfers and stacks formed layers to the pallet. As one of the fastest low-level palletizers available, the new Full Layer Robotic Palletizer handles up to five layers or more per minute.
Priority One can design the Full Layer Robotic Palletizer with multiple infeeds to handle a wide number of different products simultaneously. Up to three levels of layer-forming can be stacked one above the other, which enables up to three separate layers to be formed simultaneously to triple production speeds while maintaining gentle product handling and conserving floorspace. Furthermore, the palletizer can load from both sides, which allows two single-level or two multiple-level layer-forming modules to feed the palletizer.
The Full Layer Robotic Palletizer can produce rainbow pallets of mixed product as well as one-product pallets. The system can incorporate a multi-pallet rotary turntable, which allows the palletizer to load multiple SKU products onto three to eight pallets at a time. The system can insert tier sheets and slip sheets and can pick-up pallets.
Unlike full layer robotic palletizers that utilize vacuum or clamp end-effectors, Priority One's new Full Layer Robotic Palletizer utilizes a roller curtain that supports product from underneath at all times. This gentle form of product handling allows the system to effectively palletize display packs and shrink-wrapped bundles and trays as well as cases, cartons and crates.
Unlike case-picking robotic palletizers, this Full Layer Robotic Palletizer squares each layer from all four sides to produce a very tight load that is more stable during subsequent warehouse handling and transportation. The system can form layers from 34 inches deep and 38 inches wide to 44 inches deep and 52 inches wide. The standard Full Layer Robotic Palletizer is equipped with a fully integrated servo-driven Fanuc M-410 iB450 arm that offers a layer capacity of 400 lbs. If a higher payload is required, Priority One can integrate other Fanuc arms as an option.
The Full Layer Robotic Palletizer eases and speeds product changeovers because no end-of-arm tool (EOAT) changes are required for product changes.Programming changes are handled automatically via the system's integration with the plant-wide network.
SOURCE: Priority One