When flexible packing and palletising solutions are required the M-410i robot can operate in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees centigrade yet still handle loads ranging from 100kg to 400kg. Furthermore it can perform 730 standard cycles per hour and its overhung arm means that it always accesses the 'in-feed' or pallets from the upper surface making it the ideal solution for "complete layer" lifting of cases.

Another very useful feature of this robot is it the ability to rotate 360degrees
allowing it to service several in-feed and palletising stations thus achieving considerable production cost savings. The control system is located outside the cold room and a graphical interface permits the operator to review stacking options without the need for programming knowledge. This clearly has two major benefits, the operators avoid potential strain or mishandling injuries of heavy or difficult products and of course they stay in the warm.

As system partners Micromech Robotics and Fanuc can specify, build and install the right equipment for you that is simple to programme and operate. Perhaps you are not already using a robot, then this might be the time to come in from the cold and review your handling methods.

If you'd like to find out more about the workers who never need to chill out, visit the rest of our website or contact Stirling Morley on 01376 333311 or stirling@micromech.co.uk

'Cold Comfort - Affordable Automation'