GRIPPER
Gripping tailored to the package
Package weight, dimensions, and surface characteristics are key inputs for gripper selection.
Robotic Palletizing
METKAN MRP
Bring order to the final stage of production.
Robotic palletizing planned around package specifications, line speed, and pallet arrangement. A controlled transition from the production line to dispatch.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT DETAILS
METKAN / Gripper
Gripping tailored to the package
Package weight, dimensions, and surface characteristics are key inputs for gripper selection.
LINE INTEGRATION
From production to shipment
Conveyor flow, robot reach, and the working area are evaluated within a unified layout.
TECHNICAL SELECTION2 OPTIONS / METKAN MRP
Power for your application.
A model for your process.
Consider capacity, structure, and dimensions together.
Your material determines the right choice.
| Technical specification | MRP-01 | MRP-02 |
|---|---|---|
| Gripper type | Single gripper | Double gripper |
| Payloadkg | ≤ 50 | Project-specific |
| Cycle Times | 5-7 | 7–9 |
| Palletising ratebags/h | 600-800 | 800-1000 |
| Reachmm | 2400 | 2600 |
| Pallet type | Euro / ISO | Euro / ISO |
| Layer pattern | Column / Interlocking | Column / Interlocking |
| Selection for your project | Request a quote ↗ | Request a quote ↗ |
Technical values should be considered alongside material specifications and operating conditions.
Equipped with state-of-the-art robot arms from global manufacturers like KUKA, ABB, FANUC, and NACHI, METKAN palletizing robots deliver high speed, precision, and long-lasting operation. They ensure uninterrupted performance in high-intensity industrial production environments, making palletizing processes reliable and stable.
The specified capacities and cycle times are theoretical and approximate values; actual performance may vary depending on parameters such as bag weight and fill rate, bag type and surface structure (kraft, PP, valved, open-mouth), product flowability and bag shape stability, line feed speed, conveyor layout and line geometry, robot reach, pallet pattern type, number of layers and layer pressing requirements, and gripper type (vacuum/mechanical).
APPLICATIONSENGINEERING FOR THE MATERIAL
Every process
has its own requirements.
Material, capacity, and line layout. Selecting the right machine begins with understanding the entire production process.
Let's assess your needsBag palletizing
Gripper and stacking pattern tailored to package specifications.
Case palletizing
Assessment based on dimensions, weight, and pallet pattern.
End-of-line automation
Integrated planning of conveyor and palletizing processes.
TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Details,
at your fingertips.
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The right questions.
Clear answers.
In most cases, adjustments can be made via recipes/settings; however, some changes may require gripper modification.
The robot's operating area poses risks; a safety system compliant with standards is mandatory.
Multiple recipes can be created based on project requirements; this accelerates product changeovers.
Recommended if shipping standards must be met; it increases end-of-line efficiency.
Product stability, gripper type, pallet pattern, safety zone, and conveyor synchronization.
Reduces downtime; enables operators to perform the correct intervention quickly.
Yes. Data such as unit counts, shifts and reasons for downtime can be collected.
Gripper wear parts, vacuum/pneumatic lines, sensors, safety equipment, and software backups.
Description
Palletizing robots are advanced automation solutions that enable the rapid, orderly, and error-free stacking of products onto pallets at the end of filling and packaging processes. Developed by METKAN, these palletizing robot systems handle bags, boxes, and packaged products with high speed and precision, accommodating various palletizing scenarios. They elevate product and shipment safety to the highest level while reducing labor requirements in high-volume sectors such as construction chemicals, food, cement, and the chemical industry.
Performance Powered by World-Leading Robots
Equipped with state-of-the-art robot arms from global manufacturers like KUKA, ABB, FANUC, and NACHI, METKAN palletizing robots deliver high speed, precision, and long-lasting operation. They ensure uninterrupted performance in high-intensity industrial production environments, making palletizing processes reliable and stable.
- Integration of high-capacity robot arms
- Precise positioning and repeatability
- Robust design suitable for heavy-duty, long-term operation
- Low maintenance requirements
- Full compliance with industrial safety standards
The Right Stack, Maximum Order for Every Product
Capable of accommodating various bag, box, and package dimensions, METKAN palletizing robots easily adapt to the product diversity found on production lines. Customizable palletizing patterns optimize stacking arrangements, making shipping and storage processes more efficient.
- Compatibility with bags, boxes, and packaged products
- Stacking options suitable for various pallet sizes
- Rapid product and format changes
- Neat and stable palletizing layout
- Structure that reduces the risk of tipping during shipment
Automation Fully Compatible with Your Production Line
METKAN palletizing robots operate in synchronization with filling, conveying, weighing, and labeling systems, ensuring seamless automation across the entire production process. By minimizing manual intervention, they reduce error rates and boost both production speed and operational efficiency.
- Easy integration with existing production lines
- Full compatibility with PLC and automation systems
- Continuous and smooth palletizing process
- Increased production efficiency
- Minimization of errors and downtime
Compact Footprint, High Efficiency
With their compact and modular design, METKAN palletizing robots can be easily implemented even in facilities with limited space. Their user-friendly control interface enables rapid programming, ease of use, and a safe working environment, thereby reducing reliance on operators.
- Space-saving compact design
- Quick installation with modular structure
- User-friendly control panel
- Convenient adjustment for quick product changeovers
- Safe and controlled workspace
METKAN palletizing solutions integrate with globally proven robot arm brands such as KUKA, NACHI, ABB, and FANUC, and operate in full compatibility with existing conveyor, filling, and labeling lines.
Applications
Robotic palletizing systems are used at the end of filling and packaging lines to ensure the orderly, rapid, and safe stacking of bags, boxes, and packaged products.
Logistics and automated storage systems
The specified capacities and cycle times are theoretical and approximate values; actual performance may vary depending on parameters such as bag weight and fill rate, bag type and surface structure (kraft, PP, valved, open-mouth), product flowability and bag shape stability, line feed speed, conveyor layout and line geometry, robot reach, pallet pattern type, number of layers and layer pressing requirements, and gripper type (vacuum/mechanical).
** The performance values shown do not include the pallet feeding system, slip sheet placement unit, layer pressing system, stretch wrapping line, or in-line transfer conveyors.
THE NEXT STEP
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Bag palletizers and automatic stacking
A palletizing robot or robotic bag palletizer places packaged products onto a pallet. The cell is planned together with the gripper, infeed conveyor, bag flattening and pallet pattern. Package weight, bag shape and hourly bag count determine the practical requirements.
Robot payload alone does not establish bags per hour. Gripper design, travel distance, packages picked per cycle, layer pattern and pallet change time must be considered together. Share bag dimensions, weight, line rate and pallet size for a proposal.
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Read the technical articleWhat Determines the Price of a Palletizing Robot? A Guide to Smart Investment in End-of-Line Automation
the price of a palletizing robot is one of the most frequently researched topics for businesses looking to invest in end-of-line automation. This is because businesses want to see the true investment cost of the entire system, not just the price of the robotic arm. The most common mistake made at this stage is evaluating the price based solely on the robot body. However, a palletizing robot only makes sense when considered alongside the robotic arm, gripper system, product infeed line, conveyor structure, safety enclosure, automation infrastructure, and palletizing scenario. Therefore, a sound price analysis must be conducted based on the system as a whole, rather than treating it as a single machine. For Metkan Makine, too, the right investment plan is shaped not merely by equipment selection, but by an approach that considers the entire end-of-line flow.
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