Columbia/Okura: Combination palletizer

Columbia Okura's (Vancouver, WA) Model A-1500 combination palletiz-er can simultaneously handle bags and boxes at speeds to 15 cycles/min. Machine is said to eliminate the need to install one palletizer for bags and another for boxes.

Columbia/Okura LLC
May 31st, 1999
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Also works with pails and trays. The multiple-use end effector allows the handling of slip sheets, pallets and other palletizing materials without changing tools.

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