Posted to News on 31st Jul 2009, 06:56
Component palletising systems can be customised
IEF Werner component palletising systems have proved popular in mainland Europe and now they are available in the UK from the company's UK representative, R. A. Rodriguez.
These handling systems are a natural development from IEF Werner's component business, embodying the company's expertise in linear motion and control, and consisting entirely of components that are designed and manufactured in-house. IEF Werner's palletising systems are designed to provide orderly and gentle transfer of workpieces to and from modern assembly lines, often integrating with end-of-line process such as part marking and test.
Four basic and fully programmable models complete the range, each with its distinct merits, but all can be tailored to suit the application. This can range from simple three-axis, pick-and-place systems to multi-axis handling and complete turnkey systems.
All of the palletising systems are fundamentally designed to fill (or unload) trays of small components. Full (or empty) trays are indexed down the stack and a new tray presented, a process that is smooth and reliable. Pallet weights range from 5-30kg, cycle times can be as low as 2s or less, and repeatability is +/-0.05mm or +/-0.1mm.
Palletiser/depalletiser range
A small footprint of less than 1m2 and the ability to load from the front or side are features of the varioSTACK. The slimline PSM is designed for easy integration into assembly lines and scara robot systems, and the PSO accommodates customised pallets and allows stacks to be loaded and unloaded at any time during operation.
The most widely specified in Europe is the PSU, which is designed for applications requiring carriage or belt pallet loading.
Most applications require bespoke tray designs and grippers, but IEF Werner palletisers are also available with a wide range of standard accessories to optimise the handling process. These include gripper rotation, multiple grippers, reversing units and alignment systems. Typically the palletisers are used for handling medical, electronic and automotive components, with many proven applications at leading global manufacturers.
Follow the link for more information about the IEF Werner palletising systems.
