Project Overview
Cartons generally have large surfaces and are well suited to handling with vacuum cups.
AUREK configures the number of vacuum cups, vacuum source and manipulator configuration based on carton weight, board strength and handling cycle time.
Key Parameters / Solution Details
| Workpiece | Cartons, Box-Type Products and Packages |
|---|---|
| Equipment Configuration | Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator / Vacuum Lifter / Intelligent Lifting Device Combination |
| Tooling Type | Vacuum Gripper |
| Required Motion | Vacuum gripping, lifting, transfer, stacking and case-packing assistance |
| Process Stage | Packaging Lines, Warehouse Transfer and Production-Line Box Handling |
Application Challenge
- High carton-handling frequency involves extensive repetitive manual motion.
- Carton surfaces are unsuitable for gripping with sharp tooling.
- Unstable handling cycle times can reduce packaging-line efficiency.
AUREK Solutions
- Arrange vacuum cups according to carton dimensions to increase the contact area.
- The equipment carries the load while the operator controls the pick-and-place position.
- Can be combined with column-mounted, mobile-base or jib-crane configurations.
Solution Value
- Reduce handling effort on packaging lines.
- Reduce carton deformation caused by manual carrying and dragging.
- Improve operating stability in repetitive handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can cartons with low structural strength still be vacuum lifted?
The board strength and surface condition must be tested. If necessary, increase the vacuum-cup area or adjust vacuum parameters.
Does tape on the carton surface affect vacuum handling?
It may affect vacuum stability, so suction testing on the actual surface is required.
Is mobile equipment suitable for carton handling?
If multiple packaging workstations share the equipment, a mobile base or rail-mounted solution can be evaluated.