The palletizing solution RC10 with cobot and a small footprint for flexibility in its location. (video: Flexlink)
Designed to palletizing closed boxes with robots, with consistent quality and precision, FlexLink offers two different options suitable within fast-moving consumer goods industries: a palletizer with an industrial robot, the RI20, and a collaborative robot, the RC10.
RI20 is the mobile solution for use in multiple production lines
The compact design of the unit saves up to 40% floor space compared to heavy robot palletizers. The mainframe does not have to be attached to the floor and the RI20 can easily be moved using a forklift.
The new semi-open palletizing cell with an industrial robot arm simplifies the complex processes of a traditional palletizer. The easy-to-use unit can be up-and-running in just a few hours and its advanced safety system and two loading docks permit a capacity increase of up to 5%.
With the ability to handle payloads of up to 15 kg at 12 cycles per minute, the RI20 does not have a mainframe attached to the floor, making it a mobile solution, suitable for use in multiple production lines.
Palletizing closed boxes with robots: the industrial robot solution
The RI20 palletizer is suitable for palletizing closed boxes with robots within fast-moving consumer goods industries. The unit includes enhanced safety features that allow a safe coexistence between the robot and operators on the production floor.
The presence of operators in the safety area dynamically adjusts the speed of the robot instead of stopping it, reducing unnecessary downtime. Also, two pallet loading docks create a seamless pallet exchange that allows them to be filled in succession and increase capacity by up to 5%.
The palletizing unit can be relocated in just a few hours, 50% quicker than alternative solutions, and can be used in multiple lines during the day. The RI20 has an intuitive, web-based pallet pattern manager and does not require robot programming. It takes less than 10 minutes to set up a new recipe, or just a few clicks to load an existing design.
Quick and easy set-up for the RI20 thanks to the user friendly design of the interface
Robot set-up and configuration is straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly design of the interface. Also available on a tablet, in addition to the control panel, there is no need for complicated programming or robotics training, meaning the RI20 facilitates quick and easy set-up. FlexLink also offers data collection package and a telephone helpline for remote assistance.
Two pallet loading positions enable continuous operations and an enhanced safety system creates a safe co-existence with operators. When motion is detected in the safety area the production does not stop, instead, it slows down. The movement is identified by scanners and light curtains, changing the speed at which the robot arm operates.
Several options for the RI20 solution
The RI20 is available with several options: a rigid interlayer module, the Robot Config software (pallet pattern manager), a portable tablet, the remote assistance package, preventive info package, and data collection package.
• Robot arm: KUKA KR20 R1810 Cybertech or FANUC M-20iA/35M
• Gripper: Suction cups, single or double pick
• Payload: Up to 15 kg
• Capacity: Up to 12 cycles/min
• Pallet height: Up to 2.2 m for EUR pallets and 2.0 m for INDU and US pallets.
• Product: Closed box (W × L x H) from 140 × 200 × 110 mm to 480 × 600 × 480 mm
• Footprint: 3.8 m × 4.1 m including infeed
The collaborative solution to palletize closed boxes with robots
A collaborative robot palletizer, the RC10 handles payloads of up to 8 kg at 8 boxes per minute.
Without a fence or cage surrounding it, the small footprint gives flexibility in its location.
Following ISO standard TS 15066 for robots, the RC10 is designed to work alongside personnel.
If an operator comes into contact with the robot arm, it will automatically stop to reduce the risk of injury.
The Robot Config software is available both for RC10 and RI20 palletizing solutions
Robot Config software allows the operator to quickly design a new pallet pattern or load an existing one, including interlayers and adjustments for label location. The drag-and-drop tool eliminates design errors and takes less than 10 minutes to create the first configuration. It eliminates the need for programming or training. The Robot Config software is available both for RC10 and RI20.
