Posted to News on 13th Aug 2011, 21:21
Versatile ecoSTACK pallet system requires no compressed air
R. A. Rodriguez is now supplying the IEF Werner ecoSTACK pallet system that is claimed to offer exceptional energy efficiency because it does not consume compressed air. This new addition to the R. A. Rodriguez portfolio is primarily designed for light pallets and can be easily integrated into assembly lines and combined with existing handling systems such as robots.
The ecoSTACK efficiently transfers raw parts, semi-finished products or sub-assemblies to an assembly station or machine, and then unloads them after they have been processed. It is a versatile system that can be applied to a wide variety of palletising tasks requiring precise and effective automation.
Pallets are taken from the bottom of the loading stack, placed on the transport belt and successively presented to the processing station. On completion of the process they are individually transferred to the bottom of the unload stack and carried upwards to be integrated into the processed pallet stack. Operator safety is assured by integral safety covers, so no additional guarding is required within the pallet stack area.
For greater versatility, the ecoSTACK can be fitted with the IEF Werner rotaryARM that has a range of 399mm; an optional NC rotary axis for the gripper can also be specified. The combination of ecoSTACK and rotaryARM provides a very fast pick-and-place system for any application requiring effective and precise automation. Other compatible handling options include the IEF Werner X-Y-Z axis systems and Scara or six-axis robots.
Low running costs
RA Rodriguez emphasises that the ecoSTACK is designed to be very economical to run. Unlike other pallet systems, it does not require compressed air, therefore electrical consumption costs can be as little as EUR8 (around 7) per year, based on running without component handling for single-shift operation. The footprint of the ecoSTACK is also very compact, which delivers another valuable benefit in terms of minimal factory floor space.
Each ecoSTACK system is able to process pallets of different sizes between 300 x 400 x 20mm and 400 x 600 x 150mm. The systems can accommodate loaded pallets with a combined weight of up to 60kg. Multiple ecoSTACK systems working in unison can also be used to simplify complex processes. For example, they could be used to separate good and reject parts, or segregate parts that need to be reworked.
R. A. Rodriguez is the sole UK supplier for the ecoSTACK system, and can also supply other pallet systems designed and manufactured by IEF Werner. Contact R. A. Rodriguez for more information.
