Beverage Box Palletizing using ABB IRB660

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Beverage Box Palletizing using ABB IRB660

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Application Field: Industry > Food·Drink, Sector > Manufacturing, Sector > Logistics

Industry > Food·DrinkSector > ManufacturingSector > Logistics

This palletizing automation solution utilizes the ABB IRB660, a dedicated palletizing robot, to automatically stack six heavy beverage boxes (approx. 30kg) at once onto a pallet.

The system performs accurate stacking tasks in a short amount of time, taking less than 3 minutes to stack 9 layers of 12 boxes each (total of 108 boxes).

Components

Robot	Robot: ABB IRB 660 4-axis articulated robot, payload 180kg, repeatability ±0.05mm, reach 3,150mm, weight 1,750kg.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Pallet Feeding: A pallet is fed into the system.
STEP 2.	Workpiece Feeding: Beverage boxes are fed into the system.
STEP 3.	Alignment: The positions of the workpieces are aligned.
STEP 4.	Picking: Six boxes are picked simultaneously.
STEP 5.	Unloading: The boxes are unloaded onto the pallet in alternating patterns for each layer.
STEP 6.	Discharge: Once 9 layers are stacked, the pallet is discharged.

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Features

Stable Handling and Stacking

Secure Stacking: Performs stable stacking through close-contact placement and alternating cross-layer patterns.

Dual Securing Mechanism: Ensures stability by securing heavy workpieces from both the sides and the bottom during transport.

Simultaneous Productivity Boost and Work Environment Improvement

Maximizing Throughput: Greatly enhances productivity by handling up to six workpieces (30kg) simultaneously.

Worker Protection: Minimizes operational idle time while preventing musculoskeletal disorders in workers.

Results

Key Benefits	Increased productivity through continuous operation without idle time. Reduced processing time by stacking up to six heavy workpieces at once.
Client Feedback	High-payload tasks were physically demanding, making it difficult for workers to perform them consistently, and it was a task most employees avoided. Robot automation has eliminated these burdensome tasks while significantly shortening work time, leading to a major boost in productivity.

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