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CP palletizing robot range boosts productivity

CP palletizing robotCP palletizing robot models from Kawasaki Robotics are capable of operating at 2,050 cycles per hour with a payload of 130kg. Along with this high throughput, the CP palletizing robot range also offer a wide working range and ease of programming.

Kawasaki says the weight of the CP palletizing robot has been reduced by 38% compared with the range it replaces, while the drive mechanism for the arm’s rotation has been enhanced. These improvements have enabled CP palletizing robot payload capacities to be increased in line with overall performance, with the three models in the CP palletizing robot range offering maximum payloads of 180, 300 and 500kg.

Ian Hensman, Kawasaki Robotics’ sales and marketing manager points out that the new arm on the CP palletizing robot offers the optimal flexibility demanded by manufacturers and food processors today: “The CP palletizing robot range ranks as best in class when running the standard industry takt test for large robots; 400mm up, 2,000mm horizontal and 400mm down. Having the ability to increase palletizing speeds when production demands is a bonus for the CP palletizing robot. And with a palletising volume of 1,800mm by 1,600mm and height 2,200mm users are provided with a wide working range.

“Supporting the high performance of the CP palletizing robot range are the ‘green credentials’ that it offers,” he continues. “We’ve concentrated on making the CP palletizing robot low energy and easy to maintain. More than 90% of all components across the CP palletizing robot range are identical, allowing customers to reduce their parts handling and storage requirements. An integrated hybrid function stores energy from braking utilising it for acceleration and lowering energy consumption overall.”

The CP palletizing robot range is supplied with the compact Kawasaki E03 controller which the company says is ideal for locating under a conveyor in normally redundant space. Straightforward programming is also offered when the optional K-SPARC palletizing software is used. This enables CP palletizing robot programs to be generated offline by selecting the work-piece, pallet and stowage pattern. Layout planning and operating simulations can also be performed enabling optimisation of the palletizing operation.

Visit the Kawasaki website for more information on the CP palletizing robot.

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