Axium’s load palletizer uses two synchronized robot arms to build mixed pallet loads

To build mixed pallet loads from an unlimited number of stock keeping units (SKUs), Axium’s (Booth 4823) load palletizer uses an exclusive algorithm, a vision-assisted product orientor, two synchronized robot arms and an automatically adjusting end-of-arm tool. The system attains rates up to 1,750 cases per hour.

Based on CubeIQ software to process orders received from a warehouse management system (WMS), the system first determines the most efficient palletizing sequence based on various criteria (including product weight and dimensions, case strength and stability).

Prior to picking, cases are oriented using a vision-assisted product orientor. Then, two robot arms alternatively pick cases from independent in-feed conveyors and place them on the pallet. The automatically adjusting end-of-arm tool securely transfers products, including closed cartons, totes, open top cartons, shrink-wrapped trays, non shrink-wrapped trays and more.

Loads descend through an integrated stretch-wrapping ring throughout the palletizing process. For constant feed of empty pallets, a dispenser may be added. Optionally, an empty pallet conveyor can also be added.

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