End Effectors for Robotic Palletizing Systems

Vacuum gripping works best when your products aren't rigid enough for compression grippers.

Two mechanism clamp that is ideal for heavyweight applications. Great option when you can't pick products topside.

Pros:

• Designed to securely hold large items or bundles of products.
• Can handle objects with varying shapes, such as cylindrical bundles, rectangular boxes, or oddly shaped items.
• Great for slip-top cartons or heavy items where it's not possible to pick up the items from the top.

Cons:

• Require more maintenance than some other models of grippers, such as vacuum grippers.
• Applies significant pressure to hold items in place, which could cause damage or deformation.
• The clamping and release action of the gripper can be slower than that of other grippers.

Hybrid of the clamp and fork grippers, holds products securely from the sides with tines underneath.

Pick bags and other non-flat products from conveyors.

Pros:

• Does not rely on air pressure or seals, making them more versatile in handling porous or dirty materials.
• Great for picking up items of irregular shapes or fragile products that may not have a flat surface.

Cons:

• May not be suitable for all items, particularly small or delicate products where the lateral fingers might cause damage.
• Fork positioning causes this gripper to be slower than other grippers that can quickly attach and detach from products.

Handle magnetic materials, enabling quick and efficient, multi-product picking and full-layer grabs.

Move entire layers of already positioned boxes or products.

Pros:

• Can lift entire layers of products in one smooth operation.
• Able to handle both rigid and flexible products as long as they are arranged in layers.
• Can be adjusted for layers of boxes, cartons, cans, or bottles.

Cons:

• More expensive to maintain than simpler gripper types due to the complex mechanisms involved in gripping entire layers.
• Bulkier and require more space to operate, which may not be suitable for smaller workspaces or facilities with limited room.
• Generally requires the items to be stacked in uniform layers to be effective.

Pros:

• Specifically designed to handle pails, buckets, and containers with handles.
• Capable of handling large and heavy pails that might be difficult for vacuum or finger grippers to manage.
• Excellent for palletizing operations where multiple pails need to be stacked securely.

Cons:

• Works best with pails that have handles or a specific design suitable for gripping.
• Higher operating cost due to the specialized pail gripping mechanism needing regular maintenance.

Robotic arm offers precise control over grip force, speed, and polistion; ideal for electronics, automotive, and assembly applications

Automates handling of pallets and slip sheets with customization for your needs

Pros:

• Reduces need for manual pallet handling, improving safety, ergonomics, and productivity
• Works with various pallet materials (wood, plastic, metal) and slip sheet types (cardboard, plastic)

Cons:

• Lacks versability; ineffective for boxes, bags, cylinders, and irregularly shaped items
• Grippers are large and bulky, taking up a lot of space and limiting use in compact areas