A palletiser is an end-of-line system, not just a robot.
The robot is selected only after the heaviest product, gripper, reach, pallet height, infeed position and required cycle have been considered together. A four-axis palletising robot may be efficient for conventional layer building, while a six-axis platform can add orientation flexibility for more complex handling.
We also examine pallet handling, slip sheets, layer pads, product squaring, label orientation, operator access and the route for full pallets so the proposed cell works within the available production area.
Product and pack
Assess dimensions, mass, rigidity, porosity, surface, closures and how the pack behaves under acceleration.
Pallet pattern
Confirm pallet size, layer arrangement, interlocking, overhang limits, stack height and changeovers.
Infeed strategy
Control product spacing, orientation, buffering and line accumulation before the robot pick point.
Full-pallet flow
Plan pallet loading, discharge, wrapping interface, forklift access and operator interaction.
Palletising cell scope
Representative robot platforms extend to high-payload, long-reach palletising duties. The product, tool and layout determine the final selection.
| Products | Cartons, cases, bags, bottles, containers, trays and other stable packaged goods |
|---|---|
| Robot options | Purpose-built four-axis palletisers or six-axis robots where the motion requires more flexibility |
| Gripper options | Vacuum, clamp, fork, bag gripper, layer handling or combined product/pallet tooling |
| Infeed | Conveyors, turning, metering, squaring, buffering and multi-line merging |
| Pallet handling | Manual or automatic pallet supply, slip sheets, layer pads and full-load discharge |
| Controls | Pattern recipes, format selection, diagnostics, production counts and line interlocks |