Handling Crates, Packs and Bottles with Palletising Robots

In a world where productivity mean everything to businesses, robotic palletising ticks this box, while adding a multitude of other benefits to production lines. These machines have the ability to perform several tasks in a single operation.

This type of flexibility allows for high-speed operations and precision to thrive, which translates into real and measurable economic value for businesses. More importantly, robotic palletisers can be used for a wide range of tasks and industries – including the beverage sector.

In bottling or bottle-manufacturing plants, robots are used to handle crates, packs and in some cases loose bottles. However, there are many moving parts when it comes to the organisation of pallets and crates in a production plant, which is why a business needs to be assured of product-handling safety without sacrificing productivity.

Let’s take a look at the benefits of the automated palletising of crates and bottles.

Flexibility.

Robotic palletisers can handle various types of containers and serve multiple lines at the same time, improving production. This flexibility also lends itself to the future expansion of product ranges with minimal robotic changes.

Footprint.

Its compactness is hugely beneficial to plants with limited production space as it easily adapts to reduced footprint areas. The very nature of the systems is being able to handle several products in a production line minimising the need for separate machines for the various types of products.

Customisation and integrability.

Customised integration of standard robots can be created to meet a range of needs, tailored specifically to your company’s needs. Easy integration into your current setup takes away time spent learning new systems. Regardless of your production line’s specifications, the size and volume of the crates, or the number of bottles handled at any given time, robots are fully capable of adapting and integrating into your processes.

Convertibility.

A system is easily adapted if needed with minimal logistics required, making it a durable, long-term solution. By installing a versatile robot, which can withstand years of production as well as expected and unexpected changes, it gives your business the opportunity to evolve with the times.

Reliability.

Unlike manual labour, robotic solutions perform their tasks exactly as programmed with a known accuracy, speed, reliably and repeatably.

Speed and efficiency.

Production line robotics can be applied to most production lines and don’t compromise on speed or efficiency.

Maintenance.

As far as general upkeep goes, these robots only require an annual service which only takes a few hours and keeps them running at peak performance.

Size change.

A universal concern with any production line apparatus is change-over time, since no business wants to experience downtime in its operations. With palletising robots, it’s possible to almost eliminate change-over time as the automatic tool changer allows for a robot to change a tool within seconds and be ready for the next product.

Unquestionably, palletising robots for the handling of crates, packs and bottles are the future of productivity in beverage manufacturing plants. Providing a plethora of benefits with minimal adjustments required, they’re simply machines that you can’t ignore.

Get in touch with Yaskawa to discuss your palletising needs.

Yaskawa is a revered name in industrial robotics. Through years of industry expertise and a proven track record, we have become a trusted collaborator in the integration of automated robots. Our in-depth understanding of industry needs, challenges and changes has enabled us to help many businesses over the years since our establishment. We not only design robotic systems that help humans, but those that also work with humans on the various levels of production. In addition to this, Yaskawa is able to provide your business with the necessary training and upskilling of employees to be able to utilise robots to their full capabilities.

If you’d like to discuss how we can add real value to your business through the use of industrial robots, please contact us for more info.