Secondary Packaging

Dual-infeed palletizer handles products from two different lines

TopTier's dual-infeed Robotier robotic palletizer with integrated, concurrent stretch wrapping for case, bag, and bundle palletizing; receives two distinct products from two different product lines, wrapping loads as they're built.

November 29, 2012

Palletizing/depalletizing: Page 31

Secondary Packaging

FL3000-R high speed, floor level palletizer

The latest innovation from Columbia Machine is changing the future of floor level palletizers. The FL3000-R is a high speed, floor level hybrid palletizer that marries robotic capability and simple conventional palletizer design into a very powerful package.

November 26, 2012

Secondary Packaging

New software for palletizing robots

PACK EXPO 2012: This family of robots is designed to handle a variety of payloads, and ABB's Robot Studio Palletizer Powerpack software eliminates writing of code for the robots.

November 20, 2012

Secondary Packaging

High-speed palletizer with automatic grouping module

Model 72 AG palletizer for high-speed operations handles up to four layers/min and allows new product infeed during row transfer.

November 15, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Video: Integrated case packer, robotic palletizer, stretch wrapper, and conveyor

This integrated system demonstrates the benefits of working with a Pro Mach business such as Edson – one purchase order for multiple-vendor systems, less overall risk, and faster, trouble-free start up. This and similar integrated systems can improve any end-of-line operation. Booth # S-760

October 31, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Video: Robotic high-speed palletizing for trays, cases, bulk, and bundles

Currie by Brenton’s new patented technology palletizes or depalletizes trays, large loads, bulk items, and bundles. This patented system handles layers of up to 500 pounds, moves up to six full layers a minute, and gently handles full layers with each motion. It surpasses current end-of-arm tooling solutions. Booth # N-4013

October 31, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Automatic machine adjustment for end-of-line packaging

Schneider Packaging Equipment debuts its Pro-Adjust add-on solution that automatically adjusts all types of machines—including case packers, palletizers, case loaders—for varying package sizes. Stepper motor-driven system greatly enhances speed and accuracy of changeovers, while increasing machine uptime and OEE.

October 31, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Two-times the improvements for hybrid palletizers

Intelligrated has introduced two new enhancements for its Alvey 950 series hybrid palletizers: an on-board stretch bander that adds stability to otherwise unstable loads, and an integrated control system that allows both the palletizer and its robotic arms to operate from a single PLC.

October 31, 2012

Secondary Packaging

High-speed palletizing robot

Fanuc's high-speed palletizing robot was doing a triple pick for about 45 cases/min.

October 30, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Integrated end-of-line system for the medical and pharmaceutical industries

A new integrated end-of-line packaging system, which includes solutions from five Pro Mach brands, increases line efficiency and reduces overall risk. This complete end-of-line system for the medical and pharmaceutical industry is on display at Booth # N-4013 at Pack Expo.

October 29, 2012

Secondary Packaging

What to look for when selecting palletizing equipment

Here are some tips and trends to consider when choosing palletizing equipment.

September 22, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Reduce damaged shipments with slip sheets

This short video will make you a believer in AZCO Corp's Slip Sheet Inserter and the company's anti-slip paper. Just watch what the forklift does about a minute into this video...

September 14, 2012

Palletizing/depalletizing

Sweet robots handle pouched sweets

From automatic case erecting to robotic case packing and robotic palletizing, the new end-of-line automation at this Ontario food manufacturer is a quantum leap forward.

September 5, 2012