Robot Machines
Used Robot Equipment
Everybody know what a robot is but ask 3 different people and you’ll get 4 different definitions. Wikipedia defines a robot as: A machine—especially one programmable by a computer—capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.
Robots are used in packaging for a variety of applications including palletizing, case packing, filling, line loading, labeling, sorting and stacking and more.
Some of the key parameters to be considered when selecting a robot for any operation:
Floor space – Most robots must be enclosed in a cage or protective guarding large enough to assure that it cannot ever reach outside the safety perimeter. Even if the robot’s normal range of motion is limited, the cage still needs to contain the maximum possible. NOTE: This does not normally apply to collaborative robots.
Speed – Robot speed is typically measured in inches per second. Generally, the heavier the load, the slower the robot will move.
Load capacity – The normal and maximum possible weight that the robot must handle must be considered.
Degrees of freedom required – Degrees of freedom is the number of directions that a robot can move at one time. Six degrees of freedom are required to reach any position in a volume from any angle. The human arm has 6 degrees of freedom. It is usually a function of the number of articulations in a robotic arm.
Five types of robots in common use in packaging:
Articulated arm – Articulated arm robots come in all sizes for lifting ounces to hundreds of pounds. They can have six or more degrees of freedom and are useful for performing complex tasks that may vary significantly from day to day.
SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) – SCARA robots typically have 3 degrees of freedom X-Y-Z. They can operate at high speeds on repetitive tasks such as placing candies into thermoforms.
Delta – Delta robots are usually vertical as shown. They have 3 degrees of freedom, X-Y-Z but can have additional degrees of freedom such as rotation added at the end of the arm. They are capable of operating at very high speeds. Picking cookies off of a belt and placing them on a flow wrapper infeed at 150ppm + is child’s play for a delta.
Gantry – Gantry robots, also called Cartesian robots, consist of 2 rails supporting a third rail. The 3rd rail runs on the X axis across the 2 support rails. A head mounted on the 3rd rail runs in the Y axis. The head is mounted to the Y rail with a mechanism that allows it to move up and down in the Z axis. A “wrist” mounted at the bottom of the Z arm can provide additional degrees of freedom.
Collaborative – Collaborative robots are robots designed to operate without the safety guarding normally required by other robots. SAFETY NOTE: This is application dependent and safety guarding may sometimes be required.
Robots are just another machine that is available to automate industrial and other processes. Their biggest advantages are their versatility and standardization. Robots are mass produced in large numbers which means that their cost is low compared to purpose built machines performing similar functions.
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Robot Equipment In Stock
Fanuc Robot Robotics M-410IC / 185
- Manufacturer: Fanuc
- Model Number: M-410IC / 185
- Frain Number: 5J4340
Fanuc, 4 axes, servo driven, robotic case palletizing, automatic pallet stretch wrapper system, with number of cases per minute – depending on materials and application. Capable of moving product from floor level up to 123" in height, and has range of motion of 720 degrees, rated to maximum pick-up weight of 185 Kg. Equipped with vacuum pic-n-place head mounted on robotic arm with 123.72". maximum horizontal reach and has vacuum pump. Remote control panel has Fanuc R30iB controls with digital hour counter and auto / manual switch, fault, fault reset, power and e-stop push button controls, also has hand held, touch pad controller with display.
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Fanuc Robot Robotics M-410IC / 110
- Manufacturer: Fanuc
- Model Number: M-410IC / 110
- Frain Number: 5J2920
Fanuc, Model M-410IC/110, bag palletizer, 4 axes, articulated rotary joint, servo driven, robotic, pic-n-place arm capable of palletizing and depalletizing and rated from 5 to 15 cycles per minute with number of product – depending on materials, application, machine configuration and pack pattern. Unit is capable of moving product from floor level up to 88" in height, and has range of motion of 720 degrees, rated up to maximum pick-up weight of 110 Kg. Equipped with forked vacuum bag head mounted on robotic arm with 94.6" maximum horizontal reach and has vacuum pump. Remote control panel has Fanuc R30iB controls with digital hour counter and auto / manual switch, fault, fault reset, power and e-stop push button controls, also has hand held, touch pad controller with display. Mounted on platform style base.
OAD: 94"L x 60"W x 101"H (Robot)
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Fanuc Robot Robotics M-410IC / 185
- Manufacturer: Fanuc
- Model Number: M-410IC / 185
- Frain Number: 5J2780
Fanuc 4 axes, servo driven, robotic case palletizing, automatic pallet stretch wrapper. Unit is capable of moving product from floor level up to 123" in height, and has range of motion of 720 degrees, rated up to maximum pick-up weight of 185 Kg. Equipped with vacuum pic-n-place head mounted on robotic arm with 123.72". maximum horizontal reach and has vacuum pump. Remote control panel has Fanuc R30iB controls with digital hour counter and auto / manual switch, fault, fault reset, power and e-stop push button controls, also has hand held, touch pad controller with display.
OAD: 97"L x 54"W x 135" (Robot only)
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Ixapack Global Robot Robotics REMOVAL STRAW>
- Manufacturer: Ixapack Global
- Model Number: REMOVAL STRAW>
- Frain Number: 5H9464
Ixapack Global servo driven straw applicator. Equipped with 32" diameter dual roll stand, servo driven cutting cylinder, (2) 38" long vacuum board accumulators, (8) head glue applicator, (8) head robotic pic and place and touch screen HMI.
OAD: 115"L x 80"W x 105"H
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BMI / Benda MFG Robot Robotics UR3
- Manufacturer: BMI / Benda MFG
- Model Number: UR3
- Frain Number: R34570
Model UR3e
3Kg 6.6 lbs Payload
50mm 19.7 inches Reach
Programming – Polyscope graphical user interface on 12 inch touchscreen with mounting
IP Rating – IP54
Pose Repeatability +/- 0.03 mm, with payload, per ISO 9283
Footprint – Ø 128 mm
Materials – Aluminum, Plastic, Steel
Control Box
IP classification – IP44
I/O power supply – 24V 2A
Power source – 100-240VAC, 47-440Hz
Physical
Control box size -18.7 in x 16.7 in x 10.6 in
Item #T1, Epick Two Cup End-Effector
Energy Source – Electricity
Gripper Mass – 710g
Vacuum Level – 80%
Vacuum Flow – 12L/min
Item #T2, Air Pick Two Cup End-Effector
Energy Source – Compressed Air
Gripper Mass – 332g
Vacuum Level – 85%
Air Consumption – 135.9L/min
ABB Automation Robot Robotics IRB460-M2004
- Manufacturer: ABB Automation
- Model Number: IRB460-M2004
- Frain Number: 5H5860
ABB Model IRC5M2004, (4) axis, end of the line, robotic, pick n place palletizer arm rated up to 2,190 cycles per hour on a 60 Kg load with number of product – depending on materials and application. Operating range: R-axis (rotation) 320°, Reach 2.4m (7.8 Ft), Maximum handling capacity of 110 Kg, (243 lbs). Ambient temperature range during operation of 0 Deg C (32 Deg F) to 45 Deg C to (113 Deg F). with relative humidity of 95% maximum. Remote Model IRC5 single cabinet controller with touch pad and hand held controls has operator interface with motors on, cycle start, request to enter, S T empty pallet and e-stop push button controls. Mounted on 42" x 42" ground fastened, pedestal style base with enclosed cage style safety guarding.
OAD: 105" L x 50" W x 96" H Robotic Arm
28" L x 29" W x 44" H Control Cabinet