Stacking boxes
Picks uniform boxes off the conveyor and builds pallets in a fixed pattern.
End of production line
Robots for palletising
Stacking boxes or packages is repetitive and physically demanding. Compare cobots and robot arms for palletising on load, reach, stacking pattern and line integration.
The application at a glance
Start with the work process
Compare the tasks below with your workplace. Capabilities vary by model, setup and supervision.
- Supply boxes
- Grip and stack
- Pallet changeover
What does this robot do?
A palletising robot picks up products at the end of a production line and places them on a pallet in a stacking pattern. A complete cell also includes the infeed conveyor, gripper, pallet position and safety provisions. The right robot depends on box weight, the number of layers required and the pace of the line.
Schematic: each drawing shows a type of robot, not a specific model.
What is this solution used for?
Mixed pallets
Requires more planning and control when size and weight differ per product.
Production lines
Supports the end of a line where stacking work recurs continuously.
Packaging environments
Combines with labelling, sealing or removal when those processes are aligned.
When does automation become interesting?
Use these signals as a starting point for research, not as a guarantee of a result.
- Many similar cartons every day
- Employees do heavy or monotonous stacking work
- Packaging and pallet patterns are known
- The line rhythm is stable enough
Which approach fits the task?
Palletising cobot
Can suit moderate line speeds and varying products; payload and stacking height limit the choice.
Industrial robot
Can be interesting for high volumes or heavier boxes, with suitable cell safeguarding.
Robots for this application
Linked on the basis of the recorded application and robot type. Check the suitability for your process per model.
Delta Electronics
D-Bot series
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 6 to 30 kg (depending on model)
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DOBOT
CR10
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 10 kg
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Doosan Robotics
H-serie
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 20 to 25 kg
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Doosan Robotics
P3020
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 30 kg
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DUCO Robots
GCR series (GCR3 to GCR25)
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 3 to 25 kg (depending on model)
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FANUC
CRX
Cobots · Palletising
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FANUC
CRX-3iA
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 3 kg
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FANUC
CRX-30iA Food Grade
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 30 kg
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Apex Motion Control Baker-Bot en Baker-Bot MAXAUBO Robotics i series (i3 to i20)Elite Robots CS series (CS66, CS612, CS620)Estun Co-Palletizer 20Fairino FR series (FR3 to FR30)FANUC CR-15iAFANUC CR-35iBFANUC CR-7iA/LFANUC CRX-10iA Food GradeFANUC CRX-10iA/LFANUC CRX-10iA/L Food GradeFANUC CRX-20/14AFANUC CRX-20iA/LFANUC CRX-20iA/L Food GradeFANUC CRX-30/18AFANUC CRX-30iAFANUC CRX-5iAFANUC CRX-5iA Food GradeHanwha Robotics HCR series (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12)HD Hyundai Robotics HDC50-17Huayan Robotics S30Huayan Robotics S60JAKA Robotics Pro 16JAKA Robotics Zu series (Zu3 to Zu30)Kassow Robots KR series (KR810, KR1018, KR1205)Kassow Robots KR1410Kassow Robots KR1824Nachi MZS05Okura Yusoki EasyPALRainbow Robotics RB-serieRobotiq Palletizing Solution AXStandard Bots RO1Techman Robot TM S-serieTechman Robot TM5, TM14 en TM20Universal Robots UR15Universal Robots UR16eUniversal Robots UR20Universal Robots UR20-1750Universal Robots UR30Universal Robots UR30-1300Yaskawa HC-serieYaskawa Motoman HC20DTPYaskawa Motoman HC30PL
Suppliers for this application
These suppliers are linked to the robot models shown. Check delivery area, integration and service directly with the supplier.
What does implementation require?
The robot choice follows from the workplace and the process. Discuss these points before comparing models.
- 01
Record box weight, dimensions and required stacking height.
- 02
Check line speed, infeed height and pallet change.
- 03
Test the gripper on different packaging.
- 04
Reserve space for safeguarding, maintenance and removal of full pallets.
Explore further
Questions about end of production line
What does a palletising robot do?
It picks up products or boxes from an infeed and stacks them on a pallet in a pattern.
Can a cobot palletise boxes?
Yes, with suitable box weights, speed and stacking height. Check the capacity per model and cell.
Is a robot arm alone enough?
No. Gripper, conveyor, pallet position, software and safety are part of the total solution.
Can one installation handle different box sizes?
That is possible if the gripper and program are suitable for it. Product changes must be included in the design and test phase.
What does suitability mainly depend on?
On box weight, line rhythm, stacking pattern, space and the desired degree of changeover.
Compare solutions for your situation
Start with the task and then test model, supplier and implementation.