The Need
APIVITA SA was looking for a solution to automate the case packing and palletizing of its products produced in the line of cosmetic face masks. The big challenge in this particular task was the very limited available footprint.
The Solution
Responding to this need, we designed and installed an innovative and compact system, the CobotMAT CP-41, which includes a collaborative robot (cobot) and performs the following tasks:
- Case forming
- Quality control checks and rejection system
- Box grouping and case packing
- Case sealing with tape
- Palletising
The CobotMAT CP-41 is a standard robotic case packing and palletizing system that takes products directly from the production line, case packing and palletizing them according to predefined patterns. Using a robotic arm from the recognized manufacturer OMRON, it ensures high speed and accurate product handling, while its compact design makes it ideal for locations with limited available space. It is designed to provide increased autonomy to the operators, as it integrates a case feeder. The case feeder can hold a large amount of cases and allow the robot to perform many cycles autonomously, thus achieving even higher productivity.
The “Plug & Play” capabilities of the CobotMAT CP-41 make its installation on the line extremely easy (within a few days), reducing to a minimum the time that the production line becomes inactive.
Due to its inherent flexibility, very small footprint and fast ROI (Return Of Investment), the CobotMAT CP-41 is ideal for small to medium-sized production and industrial facilities with high demands but limited space available.
Extensions
An automatic control system with a SICK industrial optical sensor was installed at the entrance of the boxes to check their quality and reject those that do not meet the required specifications.
The system also provides remote access for control and technical support, whenever needed.
The Benefits
With the installation of the system the factory had the following benefits:
- Increase of line productivity
- Reduction of line operating costs
- Standardization of the packaging process achieving stable and high quality
- Elimination of errors during the packaging process
- Autonomous operation of the line 24/7 without the need for an operator to be present
- Space saving with its compact design (Dimensions: 2.5 x 2m)
- High safety standards
- Fast ROI
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