New carton erector/loader/closer integrates with track & trace systems
ESS Technologies (esstechnologies.com), Inc. introduces the VC 30 Carton Erector and Closer with TaskMate® Robotic Loading System. The VC 30 uses a vacuum arm to pick auto-bottom type display and shelf cartons from the 1-meter carton magazine, erect the carton, and convey it to the optional TaskMate® Robotic Loading System. The VC 30 can also be designed to accommodate manual carton loading. Cartons then convey to the closer, or the cartons may also be manually closed. The system will handle up to 30 cartons per minute.
The optional TaskMate® Robotic Loading System integrates a FANUC multi-axis robot with ESS-designed custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) to collate products and load them into the erected carton. When the VC 30 is integrated with upstream primary packaging equipment, the TaskMate® system may also perform as an automatic reject system for incorrect product. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot is standard, but a number of robot models may be specified, depending on the speed and product handling requirements. The loading system may also include automatic placement of pre-folded leaflets or booklets.