New single-column palletising robot for high-speed applications

The Modulpal 1ADR is a new palletiser for the high output range of up to 600 layers an hour. The concept features components from the modularised Krones Modulpal single-column family. The basic idea is to enable very high outputs to be palletised at a single pallet loading position. Supplied by a grouping system, such as the Robobox, the Modulpal 1ADR palletiser with its two lifting units and two gripper heads, deposits the packs on just one single loading position; hitherto, this kind of output had necessitated a double-position palletiser. The concept enables enables this high output to be achieved with a floor-level pack infeed, significantly facilitating accessibility for the operator and rendering platforms superfluous.
With the compactly dimensioned single-column Modulpal 1ADR palletising robot, Krones Krones has put its range of palletisers on new foundations. Servo-drive technology, versatile gripper systems and vastly enhanced flexibility are the salient features of this palletiser. The shutter-type gripper head for handling non-returnable packs provides a high level of handling dependability. Maximised flexibility in handling crates is assured by the different gripper tools for returnables, like hook- or clamp-type gripper heads.
The lifting units of the Modulpal 1ADR have been designed for moving heavy loads of up to 700 kg. The axis drive with servomotors ensures movements of high dynamic response and maximised reproducibility in the palletising operation. The Modulpal 1 ADR can be used for both palletising and depalletising crates, and for palletising cartons, film-wrapped packs and multipacks. The output spectrum is approximately 500 layers/h for non-returnables and 600 layers/h for returnables.