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 task
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.
In practice
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.
Business considerations
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
Comparing technologies
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.
Models
Robots for this application
Linked on the basis of the recorded application and robot type. Check the suitability for your process per model.
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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P3020
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 30 kg
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FANUC
CRX
Cobots · Palletising
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Rainbow Robotics
RB-serie
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 3 to 30 kg
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Techman Robot
TM S-serie
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 3 to 30 kg
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Universal Robots
UR16e
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 16 kg
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Universal Robots
UR20
Cobots · Palletising
Payload: 20 kg (uitgebreid 25 kg)
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Suppliers
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.
- 01Record box weight, dimensions and required stacking height.
- 02Check line speed, infeed height and pallet change.
- 03Test the gripper on different packaging.
- 04Reserve space for safeguarding, maintenance and removal of full pallets.
Explore further
Frequently asked questions
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.