Robot Palletizing Solution for Ice Cup Boxes

Industry > Metal·PlasticsApplication > LogisticsSector > Manufacturing

This application case features the KAWASAKI CX210L robot, which automates the palletizing of ice cup boxes by picking up two units at a time. By performing fast, uniform, and stable stacking, this solution has significantly increased production efficiency.

Automating the palletizing process not only accelerates work speeds but also protects workers from musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive heavy lifting in chilled environments.

Components

Robot	Robot: KAWASAKI CX210L Type: 6-axis articulated industrial robot. Payload: 210kg. Reach: 2,699mm. Repeatability: ±0.06mm. Weight: 870kg.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Boxes are fed into the system and aligned in two rows.
STEP 2.	Palletizing: Boxes are stacked (6 units per layer / 10 layers high).
STEP 3.	Automatic wrapping of the completed pallet.
STEP 4.	Transfer to the cold storage facility.

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Features

Simultaneous Improvement in Productivity and Workplace Safety

Maximizing Productivity: Performs simultaneous picking of two workpieces to maximize operational throughput.
Worker Protection: Minimizes idle time and prevents musculoskeletal disorders by automating heavy, repetitive lifting.
Stable Stacking: Executes precise, dense stacking and interlocked layer patterns for maximum load stability during transport.
Integrated Automation: Seamlessly connects the palletizing process to automated wrapping, significantly reducing overall cycle time.

Results

ROI Period	2 years
Key Benefits	Continuous operation without idle time, leading to significant productivity gains. Capability to stack two units at a time up to 10 layers high, drastically reducing total work time.
Client Feedback	Palletizing is physically demanding, and stacking boxes high to improve packing efficiency was a major challenge for our workers. By automating with robots, we've shortened work times and seen a massive boost in productivity.