Customized Robotic Case Packing System

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Customer Requirement

A robotic case packing system that would unfold cases, pick and pack bottles into a case, close and seal the case, label, and offload the sealed case.

System Process

  • Case blanks were loaded into a fully adjustable case erector.
  • MESH’s pneumatic gripper assembly gripped and opened the flat case.
  • A shuttle system folded the bottom flaps and sealed them with tape.
  • A conveyor moved the bottom-sealed case onto an accumulation conveyor and staging area in position for robotic loading.
  • An infeed conveyor delivered bottles to the robot. The system packed up to three different bottle sizes.
  • A 6-axis ABB IRB1600 Robot with a 12 kg payload and 1441 mm reach was used to pick bottles and pack them in the case.
  • A PIAB vacuum generator end-of-arm tool was used to pick and place up to 6 bottles.
  • Packed cases advanced to the top flat case sealer and then to labeling and offloading.

Productivity

  • 90% OEE
  • Cycle Rate: 60 bottles per minute