ABB palletizing robots are industrial robots designed for efficient and precise material handling and palletizing, widely used in logistics, warehousing, food, beverage, chemical and other industries. The following are its core features and application guidelines:
1. Core strengths
Efficient and accurate
Repeatable positioning accuracy of ±0.1mm ensures palletizing stability and reduces the risk of product collapse.
High speed motion control (such as QuickMove and TrueMove technology) reduces beat time and increases productivity.
Flexible adaptation
Supports a variety of palletizing modes (stacked, crossed, tic-tac-toe, etc.) to adapt to different product shapes and sizes.
It can be seamlessly integrated with conveyor line, vision system, PLC, etc., to achieve automatic production line collaboration.
Wide coverage of load and arm span
Various models, such as IRB 460 (load 20-250kg, arm span 2.55-3.55m), IRB 360 (load 11-30kg, arm span 1.9-2.55m), meet the requirements of different scenarios.
Easy to program and maintain
Reduce downtime with RobotStudio simulation software that supports offline programming and virtual debugging.
Modular design, easy replacement of spare parts, reduce maintenance costs.
2. Typical application scenarios
Logistics warehousing
Automatic palletizing and unpacking of cartons, plastic boxes and bagged products.
Cooperate with AGV/AMR to automate the whole warehousing process.
Food and beverage
Palletizing of bottled water, beverage containers, food packaging to meet hygiene standards (e.g. IP67 protection class).
Chemical and building materials
Handling and storing of liquid and powder in drums and bags, suitable for explosion-proof environment (ATEX certified model is optional).
E-commerce and retail
Multi-variety, small batch order mixed palletizing, support order dynamic adjustment.
3. Technical highlights
Intelligent sensing: Integrated force and vision sensors can identify product position deviations and adjust trajectories in real time.
Energy-saving design: Low-power mode reduces standby energy consumption and meets green production requirements.
Remote monitoring: Support ABB Ability™ digital platform for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of equipment status.
4. Selection suggestions
Load requirements: Select the model according to the single weight of the product (such as IRB 1200 for 3-12kg, IRB 460 for 20-250kg).
Working space: Verify that the arm span covers the palletizing area to avoid interference.
Tempo requirements: High tempo production line (such as >1200 times/hour) needs to select a high-speed model (such as IRB 360 FlexPicker).
Environmental adaptation: For special scenarios such as explosion-proof and clean room, select the corresponding certified model.
5. Service and support
Global network: ABB offers localised technical support and spare parts services for rapid response.
Training Certification: Official training courses help users quickly acquire programming and maintenance skills.
Customized solutions: End effectors (fixtures) and palletizing solutions can be designed according to the needs of the production line.