Cobot palletizing

Cobot palletizing is a flexible and space-saving automation solution designed for low to medium throughput palletizing applications where human-robot collaboration is required. Unlike traditional industrial robots, collaborative robots are equipped with advanced safety features that allow them to operate alongside workers without extensive safety fencing.

IDEA’s cobot palletizing systems are ideal for manufacturers seeking a fast return on investment, simple installation, and easy operation. These systems are especially suitable for frequent product changes, limited floor space, and operations transitioning from manual palletizing to automation. With intuitive programming and compact design, cobot palletizing provides a practical entry point into automated palletizing.

ITEM DETAIL
1. Robot Performance
  • Robot type: Collaborative 6-axis robot (cobot)

  • Payload capacity: 5 – 30 kg (model dependent)

  • Maximum reach: 900 – 1,800 mm

  • Repeatability: ±0.05 – ±0.1 mm

  • Palletizing speed: Up to 5–10 cycles/min

  • Operation mode: Collaborative / semi-collaborative

2. Product Handling Capability
  • Supported products:

    • Cartons and boxes

    • Shrink-wrapped packages

    • Small bags and pouches

    • Trays and lightweight containers

  • Product weight: 0.5 – 25 kg per unit

  • Product orientation: Single or multiple orientations

  • Mixed SKU palletizing: Fully supported via recipes

3. End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT)
  • EOAT types:

    • Electric vacuum grippers

    • Mechanical grippers

    • Lightweight hybrid EOAT

  • Custom-designed EOAT optimized for low mass

  • Integrated force and vacuum monitoring

  • Quick-change EOAT option available

4. Pallet Specifications
  • Pallet types: Wooden, plastic

  • Standard pallet sizes:

    • 1,000 × 1,200 mm

    • 1,100 × 1,100 mm

  • Maximum pallet height: Up to 1,800 mm

  • Pallet patterns: Column, interlock, custom patterns

  • Single or dual pallet positions

5. Control System & Programming
  • Cobot brands: Universal Robots, FANUC CRX, ABB GoFa

  • Programming method:

    • Teach pendant

    • Hand-guiding

    • HMI-based pallet pattern setup

  • No-code / low-code pallet configuration

  • Recipe management for quick changeover

6. Safety & Human-Robot Collaboration
  • Built-in safety functions:

    • Force and speed limiting

    • Power and torque monitoring

    • Emergency stop

  • Safety standards: ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066

  • Minimal or no safety fencing required (risk assessment dependent)

7. Utilities & Operating Conditions
  • Power supply: 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz (single-phase)

  • Compressed air: Optional (EOAT dependent)

  • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C

  • Humidity: ≤ 85% RH (non-condensing)

8. Key Advantages of Cobot Palletizing
  • Low investment cost and fast ROI

  • Compact footprint, ideal for limited space

  • Quick installation and redeployment

  • Easy operation for non-robot experts

  • Safe collaboration with operators