PalKombi Gripping

Empty pallets infeed

• Two versions are available:
• Motor driven forks
• Pneumatic arms
• In case of depalletizer/palletizer configuration, empty pallet is sent directly to the palletizer.
• The system is capable of handling different sizes of pallet and managing higher levels of accumulation.

Crate infeed

The dosing belt divides and feeds the palletizer with crates according to predefined receipts. Crate infeed conveyors can be on single or double lane.

The crates arrive from a single or double lane divider dispensing them into different lanes. Plastic plates are installed on the rollers in order to correctly convey crates according to predefined patterns. The divider is equipped with inverter control speed adjustment for different formats.

There are two types of rotation devices:

• Inline version:

• Upper type: used for the majority of crates.
• Lower type: mostly used for half-depth crates.

• Ninety-degree version:

• Single or double unit can be installed
• It may be located either just before the row formation conveyor or the accumulation conveyor. The latter case is mostly used in case of high speed requirements.
• With plastic crates, usually a rotation with a shock absorption system is used to allow smooth rotation adjusting the dumping load.

Layer preparation

Layer preparation and pick-up table (in-line version):

• Layer preparation area comprising fixed lateral guides and a pneumatic retainer. The table can have either rolls or flap plastic chains depending on the crates to be handled.
• Layer pick-up area equipped with pneumatically controlled lateral compacting guides and mechanical retainer. The table can have either stainless steel or flap plastic chains depending on the crates to be handled.

Accurate layer handling

Lifting : Central lifting composed by two columns and a servo-driven trolley. A counterweight system allows smooth handling of a layer. The layer is taken away from the pick-p table and released on the pallet. Safe operation due to pneumatic parachutes that prevent any risks of layer falling in case of power failure.

Gripping head (hook version): Hooks, pneumatically controlled, hang the whole layer of crates usually by the handles.

Gripping head (side pressure version):

• Side pressure pick-up head holds the crates layer on the four sides during all the cycle. Product stability during transfer.
• Each side pressure bar is composed by horizontal tubes with plastic pads and pneumatically controlled. Safe handling and improved adaptability to any crates dimensions and heights.

Crater conveyor

• The empty pallet coming onto the central conveyor is stopped by a mechanical retainer pneumatically driven.
• Two safety photocells detect presence and correct positioning of the pallet.
• Double station is also available depending on the configuration.

Pallets outfeed

• Full pallet leaves the palletizer area through roller or chain conveyors.
• Modularity of conveyors.
• Tailor made layout solutions.
• Different pallet materials and dimensions can be handled.

Design specifications

• The Pal Kombi Gripping palletizer has a central lifting system composed of two columns and a servo-driven trolley.
• A counterweight system ensures smooth handling of layers. The layer is taken away from the pick-up table and released onto the pallet.

Safety features

Safe operator intervention

• Safety barriers and guards : The machine is equipped with safety barriers and mesh guards (2500mm) around all the moving parts in accordance with EC standards
• Safety micro-switches installed on the access gates in order to stop the machine in case of any human intervention.

Changeovers

Layer pattern change (semi-automatic ninety degrees and in line version)

• Infeed conveyor guides adjustment, ninety degrees and in-line version.
• Divider guide and crates rotating device adjustment, in-line version.
• Layer pre-forming guide adjustment, ninety degrees and in-line version.
• Gripping head for different layers or pallet sizes.
• Head compacting guides for different layers sizes.

Options

• Automatic lubrication.
• Mobile operator panel.
• Empty pallet inspection system.
• Different pallet size handling.
• High level infeed.
• Possibility to configure the Kombi Gripping duplex with twin pallets, 11 layers/1’ and 2 inlet/outlet working capability.