krones RobogripThe multi-functional packing and palletising robot

krones Robogrip

Nobody fools Robogrip when it comes to packing and unpacking. Whether crates, cartons, trays, kegs, bags, or individual containers – the versatile robot reliably packs and unpacks everything it can grip. But this is not all! You can also count on Robogrip when it comes to palletis-ing and depalletising individually, in layers, or in rows. Being a multi- talented system, it manages also demanding task combinations. Just test it to see for yourself – Robogrip grips it all when it comes to packing and palletising!

The specialist who can do it all

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Method of operation

The arm of the robot is mounted on a rigid base, and it can be rotat-ed by 185° in both directions. The movements of all rotating shafts are performed via backlash-free gears and directly mounted servo motors. The gripper head is mounted with a central latch and it is optionally designed as a fixed-installed tool or it is equipped with a self-centring quick-change coupling. The gripper principle is adapted to each specif-ic field of application. For combined tasks, multi-functional tools are employed.

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Robogrip with four axes

1 Workspace2 Servo three-

phase motor3 Backlash-free

cycloidal gears

Application

The Robogrip manages numerous packing, palletising, and sorting task, for example:

■ Palletising pack rows and single packs

■ Palletising returnable packs in rows

■ Picking up or depositing contain-ers in rows/complete layers

■ Packing and unpacking of com-plete layers/rows or single packs

■ Feeding of packer magazine with carton blanks

■ Processing of special formats such as kegs and bags

Additional equipment

■ Space control ■ Line trek

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Design features

■ Articulated-arm robot with four axes

■ Robust cast-iron design ■ Freely programmable, superim-

posed movement axes ■ Drive system protected against

dust and water ■ Maintenance-free servo motors

in all movement axes ■ PLC integrated in robot base ■ During normal operation only

electrical and wear-resistant braking procedures are employed

■ Mechanical stopping break when robot is turned off

■ Backlash-free cycloidal gear with integral cross roller mounting

■ Standardised gripper head cou-plings

Figures, data, facts

Performance data

Model Output (cycles per hour) Load (kg) Pivoting range at the wrist

Robogrip 4-axes 550 300 360°

500 450

500 700

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Palletising packs

Using a jaw gripper, the Robogrip picks up the rows of packs and plac-es them on the pallet. With the turnable combined gripper head, interlocked layer patterns can be created and layer pads inserted. The Robogrip automatically picks up the pallets from a centring frame and

Examples of applications

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Container infeed

Empty pack infeed

RobogripPack preparation

Carton sealer Travelling centring unit

1 ‒ 4 gripper head storage areas

Turning unit Stopping and spacing conveyor

positions them on the palletising station.

Combined packing and palletising

The containers reach the palletis-er via a container infeed table. Depending on the requirements, the Robogrip selects the respective gripper head and packs the bottles either into cartons or plastic crates. After packing, it places the packs with the palletising part of the com-bined tool onto the pallet. A trav-

elling layer centring unit supports the pack palletising process. Depal-letising and unpacking of cartons or crates is carried out in reverse order.

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Empties sorting

Due to its flexible concept, this var-iant is very suitable for use in ware-houses: Conveyors feed different container and crate types to the Robogrip, where the containers are classified and combined into packs of one type that are stacked on pal-lets.

Examples of applications

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Empty pallets Layer pads

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Empty containers B

Empty packs

Palletised packs with empty containers A

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Empty pallets

Palletised excessive empty packs

Pusher

The Robogrip automatically picks up the pallets from a centring frame and positions them on different con-veyor lanes.

Palletising according to the pack type

Different packs are conveyed on a combined feed conveyor, identified via a bar code scanner and distribut-ed according to their type onto sev-eral conveyors. A sensor monitors the feed condition of each feed con-veyor and and routes this informa-tion to the robot controller.

Depending on the amount of packs, the Robogrip can now sort the packs by their types.

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Almost everything is possible when designing the gripper heads. Here are just a few examples of numer-ous of options:

Bar-type gripper head

■ Picks up layers of pre-grouped new glass containers and posi-tions them on the pallet

■ Inserts layer pads, trays and inverted trays via integrated suc-tion grippers

Gripping equipment

Jaw gripper head

■ Gripping of complete layers with returnable packs from all four sides

■ Processes also full crates with optional hook system

Shutter head

■ Sets the pack without pressure down on the pallet

■ It is especially suitable for sensi-tive packs

Fork gripper head for carton blanks

■ Depalletised carton blanks ■ Picks up the stack of blanks

directly from the pallet and plac-es it on a carton magazine

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Combined gripper head

■ Enables packing and palletising with just one gripper head

■ Picks up containers via gripper cups from a conveyor and packs them into crates or cartons

■ Grips packs with an integral hook and composes them to the desired layer pattern

Combined gripper head with clamp-ing function and layer pad inserter

■ Picks up multi-packs in rows and palletises them

■ Equipped with automatically adjustable clamping segments

■ With its integrated suction grip-pers, it also processes layer pads

Gripper cup

■ Unpacking or packing complete layers or rows of containers from or into crates, displays or cartons.

Clamping gripper head for kegs

■ Palletises kegs ■ Variably adjusts to different keg

sizes

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Automatic change-over

Using the automatic change-over system, Robogrip automatically replaces the gripper heads without operator intervention. There are three different possibili-ties for storing and transporting the gripper heads:

■ Stationary changing station within the robot’s radius of action

■ Mobile handling parts trolleys ■ Moving the changing station on

the pallet conveyor

Additional equipment

Automatic gripper head change-over

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Operation

■ Easy touch-screen operation ■ Display of all relevant produc-

tion data ■ All operating and maintenance

points are easily accessible ■ Operation and parameterisation

is possible via Remote Service

Safety system

The Robogrip is surrounded by a sturdy guarding and has an elec-tronically locked door. As soon as it is opened, the robot comes to a stop.

Operation and safety

Overall view with guard

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■ Low space requirement Thanks to its compact size, the Robogrip can be installed on small spaces and in low halls.

■ Precise and gentle movements Since the Robogrip is driven by servo motors its motion sequenc-es arer precise and gentle on the product.

■ Wide field of application Packing, palletising, and sorting – the robot can be employed for many different purposes and it also performs challenging com-bined tasks reliably and safely.

Your benefits

■ Individual design There are many different grip-ping tools available for the Robogrip. Simply configure your individual robot that meets your requirements one-hundred per-cent. The krones product spe-cialists will gladly consult you about which solution is the best for your needs.

■ Low maintenance requirement The Robogrip is characterised by its low maintenance require-ments and its high availability. This is made possible through maintenance-free servodrives and a low number of wear parts.

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