Palletizing / Robotic Palletizing / Palletizing Automation

 When people think about automating manual tasks with robots, the most common application that comes to mind is "Palletizing."

 *Palletizing: The process of efficiently stacking products one by one on a pallet for shipment or storage during Logistics operations.

Since this is one of the most frequent tasks in logistics factories and has numerous successful automation cases, we receive a great deal of inquiries about it.

 Search results for 'palletizing' among Marosol application examples

As shown above, you can find a wide variety of palletizing tasks for moving and stacking heavy items on Marosol. Today, we have selected and compared two representative cases of robots working tirelessly on palletizing.

1. Beverage Box Palletizing using ABB IRB660

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This solution utilizes the ABB IRB660, a dedicated palletizing robot, to automatically stack six beverage boxes onto a pallet at once.   

Six beverage boxes weigh approximately 30kg, which falls into the heavy-load category. This robot can stack 12 boxes per layer across 9 layers—a total of 108 boxes—in just 3 minutes. Its primary advantage is performing high-speed, accurate stacking.

The process begins with the pallet being fed into the system, followed by the workpieces, which are then aligned. The robot picks up six boxes and performs cross-unloading by layer. The reason for stacking them in a cross pattern is to prevent boxes from collapsing and to ensure uniform pressure throughout the stack.   

Once all 9 layers are stacked, the pallet is discharged. The robot demonstrates incredibly stable handling throughout the process, making it a "set-it-and-forget-it" reliable partner. 😉

By stacking the workpieces tightly in a cross pattern, you can be assured of a stable load. Historically, handling such heavy loads was a task avoided by human workers due to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. 

This solution has eliminated that physical burden while significantly boosting productivity, earning glowing feedback from the companies that adopted it. ☺️

2. Smart Palletizing using Hyundai HH050 and Mech-Mind

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The second case features a palletizing process using the Hyundai HH050 robot paired with Mech-Mind 3D vision.   

The key differentiator from the previous case is the use of 3D vision, which allows the robot to stably perform palletizing even when various types of product boxes are mixed together. 

This 3D vision system is highly recommended by Marosol due to its excellent cost-effectiveness, priced in the early 20 million KRW range. 😉

How exactly is this 3D vision utilized? It allows the robot to identify, sort, and automatically stack boxes of different sizes even when they are mixed on a pallet. It’s remarkably smart!   

Furthermore, it boasts high recognition accuracy even when dealing with dark-colored products or surfaces with high light reflection, such as tape. It can also clearly distinguish individual boxes even when they are packed tightly together.

This case also excels in handling high loads over a wide area. It features a payload of 50kg and a working radius of 2,239mm! 😮 

It is no easy feat for a single robot to handle most types of logistics boxes, making this a truly robust and dependable application.

Looking for stable handling and worry-free palletizing? The ABB IRB660 Case!

✅ Stable Stacking: Achieved through tight placement and layer-by-layer cross-stacking.

✅ Secure Handling: Heavy workpieces are secured with double-gripping (side/bottom).

✅ Maximum Productivity: Handles up to 6 workpieces (30kg) simultaneously.

Need to handle mixed boxes with smart, cost-effective 3D vision? The Hyundai HH050 & Mech-Mind Case!

✅ Versatility: A single robot can handle most logistics box types.

✅ Affordability: A 3D vision solution priced reasonably in the early 20 million KRW range.

✅ High Recognition: Deep learning-based 3D object recognition for various items.

✅ Smart Motion: Easy motion planning for collision avoidance and dense stacking.

✅ Wide Range: Capable of recognizing and working on pallets over 2m in height.

Both cases have successfully reduced the need for manual labor and eased the physical burden on workers by effortlessly moving heavy loads. 

Especially in palletizing, where humans often have to restack boxes to achieve high density, these robots have proven they can stack items perfectly on the first try. 😎   

The result? Enhanced productivity, an improved working environment, and the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.  

Explore various palletizing automation cases on Marosol and get a free consultation for your specific site needs today! 😉