Conveyor system for plastic boxes

A robust conveyor system was required for the automated filling of plastic boxes by an industrial robot.

The boxes, measuring 1,230 × 820 mm and weighing up to 300 kg, needed to be transported reliably to the filling station, positioned precisely and removed from the work area again once the filling process was complete.

The aim was to develop an automated handling solution that combines robot integration, changes of direction and the safe handover to forklifts or pallet trucks within a continuous material flow.

The plastic boxes are first loaded onto the conveyor system empty and automatically transported to the filling station. The boxes are transported by a chain conveyor, which carries the loads all the way into the robot cell. Here, the boxes are precisely aligned for the filling process.

The change in conveying direction is achieved by an integrated directional changer with a chain conveyor. This allows the material flow to be flexibly adapted to the production layout without the need for additional conveying sections.

Once the filling process is complete, the conveyor system transports the plastic boxes to the end of the line.

There, the goods are transferred to forklift trucks or pallet trucks for further internal transport. The system is designed for dry operation in enclosed spaces at temperatures ranging from 15 °C to 40 °C.

• Automated feeding of plastic boxes for robotic filling

• Flexible changes of direction in the material flow

• Reliable positioning within the robot station

• Safe transfer to forklifts and pallet trucks

• Robust conveyor technology for loads up to 300 kg

An insight into the conveyor system for transporting boxes

The complete system – planned, designed and manufactured by TEGEL-TECHNIK – includes, amongst other things:

Are you planning a conveyor system for robot integration, or would you like to optimise existing material flows in your production?

Whether it’s a single machine or a complete production line – TEGEL-TECHNIK develops conveying and material flow systems that are precisely tailored to component weight, geometry and the production environment. We provide comprehensive support for your project, from analysing the current situation through to technical design and commissioning.

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