Cell layout
Reach, tool path, pallet stations, access doors and service zones arranged in a dimensioned layout.
Complete palletising cell integration
One complete system from production line to finished pallet.
Bring product handling, the robot, gripper, pallet flow, recipes, controls and safeguarding together under one clear project scope.
DefineProduct, rate, pattern and layout
EngineerRobot, tooling, flow and safety
ProveProgramming, trials and acceptance
HandoverInstall, commission and train
System boundary
Everything the robot depends on.
A palletiser is a connected production machine. Defining the full boundary early prevents gaps between the arm, conveyors, pallet supply, guarding and line controls.
| Design input | Why it matters | What to provide |
|---|---|---|
| Product interface | Creates a repeatable, confirmed pick condition. | Conveyors, guides, stops, turners, metering, squaring, grouping and sensors. |
| Robot package | Delivers the required motion within payload, reach and duty limits. | Robot, controller, base, dress pack, end effector and tool sensing. |
| Pallet interface | Locates empty pallets and removes complete loads safely. | Manual stations, dispensers, centring, conveyors, buffers and forklift access. |
| Control interface | Coordinates demand, status, recipes, faults and recovery. | PLC, HMI, safety control, networks and upstream/downstream signals. |
| Operator interface | Supports changeover, replenishment, inspection and maintenance. | Access, ergonomics, safe modes, instructions, lighting and training. |
Controls and line interfaces
A recoverable production sequence—not a black box.
The PLC and HMI can manage line status, recipe selection, pallet availability, layer progress, alarms and authorised recovery. Interface signals are documented so upstream and downstream equipment respond predictably.
- Ready, run, blocked, starved and fault states
- Product and pallet recipe validation
- Alarm history and guided recovery prompts
- Safe access, reset and restart conditions
- Interfaces to packers, wrappers, conveyors and supervisory systems
Mechanical and safety integration
Designed around real operators and real traffic.
Guarding geometry, loading access, forklift routes, maintenance space and floor conditions are part of the cell—not items to solve after the robot layout is fixed.
Safeguarding
Risk-based guarding, interlocks, scanners, emergency stops and safe operating modes.
Installation
Robot base, floor interfaces, conveyors, utilities and tie-in responsibilities defined before site work.
Documentation
Agreed drawings, control information, instructions, test evidence and training records supplied for the project.
Project evidence
Prove the cell against agreed conditions.
Acceptance should reflect the products, patterns, rate, changeovers and recovery functions that matter in production. We agree the evidence and test materials before trials begin.
Plan samples early. Representative product, packaging, pallets, layer pads and labels reduce uncertainty during tooling and pattern trials.
Application review
Confirm product matrix, process video, output, pallet data and site constraints.
Concept and scope
Define layout, architecture, interfaces, exclusions and acceptance basis.
Detailed engineering
Complete mechanical, electrical, software, safety and tooling design.
Build, test and deploy
Integrate, program, trial, close issues, install, commission and train.
Frequently asked questions
Complete cell integration questions.
Can you integrate with an existing conveyor or packaging line?
Yes, subject to survey and interface review. We confirm mechanical levels, product presentation, control signals, accumulation, safe stopping and ownership of each interface before finalising the scope.
Can pallet dispensing and full-pallet conveyors be included?
Yes. Empty-pallet magazines, dispensers, centring, transfer conveyors and interfaces to wrapping or warehouse handling can be included where required.
What acceptance testing is carried out?
The acceptance plan is agreed for the project and can cover product range, pattern, output, changeover, alarm handling, guarding and control functions. Representative product, pallets and consumables are important for meaningful trials.
Do you provide operator training?
Training can be included for normal operation, recipe selection, changeover, routine checks and authorised recovery. The exact content and attendance are agreed within the project scope.
Can the cell be designed for future products?
Known future formats can be included in the design review. Allowance for extra payload, reach, recipes, conveyor width or tooling should be made against defined future data rather than an open-ended assumption.