BOBST NOW HAS A FULL RANGE OF ROBOTICS

Two years since entering the world of robotics, Bobst says it now has a full range of robotic solutions on offer for loading and palletising on flatbed die-cutters, along with folder-gluers and flexo folder-gluers.

Bobst’s robotic solutions include the Roboloader and Robopalletiser, along with robots to ensure the safe transport and accurate labelling of pallets.

“Our customers in the corrugated industry have appreciated being able to efficiently manage their entire production chain from start to finish with one unique partner,” said Pierre Binggeli, head of product line folder-gluers & robotics.

“The robotics solutions were one of the final pieces of the puzzle to enable this to become reality, enabling automation of key stages and allowing configuration of complete and seamless production lines.”

The Roboloader automates the transfer of blank piles, eliminating the need for any manual intervention at the feeder. The robot ensures regular and consistent supply to match top machine speeds, enabling optimal production line productivity.

The Robopalletiser stacks the piles or batches in various patterns, completely automating the palletising process. These highly versatile robots offer tailor-made solutions according to each customer’s needs, thanks to several gripper types and the option to combine various robots.

The Robotop, Wrapper and Robolabel secure the load, speed up the secure wrapping process, ensure full protection and correct labelling, guarantees that the pallets travel securely to the right destination.

Bobst’s robotic solutions enable converters to maximise the potential of their equipment, improving speed and productivity in an ever more demanding market environment.

In addition, robots help to minimise waste by adapting specific feeding and palletising needs, which fluidify the production process and preserve the integrity of sheets, blanks and boxes. They also contribute to workplace sustainability by removing a considerable amount of repetitive and strenuous tasks for operators.

“The sustainability benefits of robotics are also a big plus for our customers, who want to keep waste to an absolute minimum and improve workplace conditions,” Binggeli added.

“We foresee a future where robotics are an integral part of all corrugated packaging lines, with fully automated box plants running at maximum capacity with minimum waste and downtime.”

Bobst says the success of integrating robotics into its corrugated offer has provided a potential roadmap for the company in other industry sectors.