Kaufman Engineering Systems KPal Collaborative Robotic Palletizers
Collaborative Robotic solutions designed to palletize cases, bundles, bags, and trays.
The new Kaufman KPal collaborative palletizers are a perfect fit for those applications where palletizing operations are limited to a small footprint. The collaborative group of palletizers shines in the end-of-line arena where tight spaces are available, and low-to-moderate case rates are the design requirement. These systems are meticulously designed to provide the perfect combination of space and operator interaction, offering a cost effective palletizing solution using cutting-edge technology.
The KPal Collaborative Models:
- KPal CBV - Collaborative Vacuum System
- KPal CBS - Collaborative Spatula System
- KPal CBC - Collaborative Clamp System
- KPal CBB - Collaborative Bag System
KES will configure your KPal Collaborative palletizer with the most efficient end of arm tooling for your specific product. The KPal CBV group features our proprietary vacuum style end of arm tooling for conventional sealed corrugate cases. The KPal CBS group features our spatula style end of arm tooling for bundles or trays. The KPal CBC group features our clamp style end of arm tooling for bundles, cases or trays. The KPal CBB group features our bag gripper end of arm tooling for high speed palletizing of bagged product. With a long list of standard and optional features, the KPal Collaborative group is sure to increase the rate of return on your equipment investment.
The KPal Collaborative Palletizers are tailored to your industry segment whether it be Food, Beverage, Building Products, Paper, Plastic Container, Glass Container, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care to name a few. KPal’s Standard Features include Allen Bradley PLC and control components and Category (3) Safety Architecture, Complete system set up and testing at KES. The KPal Collaborative Group of Palletizers also are available with the options needed to meet your plant and production needs.
Compact Robotic Palletizers Provide Answers to Workplace Labor Concerns
Kaufman Engineered Systems has designed two new standard offerings in their KPal Compact Group of palletizing systems in response to customer feedback and new interest in initiating automation since the start of the COVID pandemic. It has become a challenge for manufacturers to find and keep enough labor to fill the open positions needed. Time and time again we hear from our customers how difficult it is to find staff, have staff report on time or even report at all.
The goals of these new standard offerings are: mobility, operator friendly controls, convenient pallet pattern creation, minimal footprint, competitive price offering, and reduced lead time.
The KPal CBV is a Compact Robotic Palletizer designed using FANUC’s CR-35iA collaborative robot. Using a collaborative robot solution, a fence is not required which helps minimize the space requirement, makes the robotic system easier to work around, and can function closer to people. This system comes standard with a 5’L x 22”W TGW Infeed conveyor designed with 24” zones for case accumulation. A fully welded support base along with fork pockets are other standard features that make for easy relocation and movement of the system when needed. The system utilizes a Red Lion HMI for operator control and convenient diagnostics for system fault identification. The palletizer has a 5 cpm capacity based on a maximum case size of 20”L x 20”W x 15”H and a maximum case weight of 35lbs. Safety features include, robot operating space guarded by FANUC DCS software, lockable main disconnect, lockable air dump, and overall category 3 architecture. System status can also be easily viewed by a Banner multicolor LED status light.
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Standard Features:
- Allen Bradley Components Including: CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and GuardLogix PLC’s, Powerflex 525 Drives and Panelview Interface Screens
- FANUC Robots
- Kaufman Engineered Systems (KES) manufactured end-of-arm tooling
KPal Options:
KRL1 robotic labeler for application of labels to unit loads
- Sheet, pallet, and dunnage handling
- Integrated vision to detect sheet alignment
- Infeed conveyance systems and spiral conveyors to deliver product to palletizer
- Complete line of unit load conveying equipment including roller conveyors, chain conveyors, mattop conveyors, transfer cars, turntable conveyors, and chain transfers
- Complete line of KES stretch wrappers
- Material handling equipment including, pallet dispensers, dual load stackers and top sheet dispensers to name a few.
- Safety performance level calculations, creation of safety validation documents, and field safety validations
- Fortress Trapped key gate switches and Ross automatic air dump valves
- System pre-wire package with NEMA-12 wireway
- FANUC ZDT - Zero Downtime Monitoring
- Panel heating /air conditioning
- Zone disconnects
- Barcode scanning
- System installation using KES factory technicians >
Complete line of Robotic KPal Palletizing and Depalletizing solutions.
As a level four Authorized Systems Integrator for FANUC Robotics, FANUC's highest level of attainment, Kaufman Engineered Systems applies FANUC robot technology to provide customers complete end of line system solutions.
The solution may be as simple as a dedicated palletizing cell, or as complex as a multi-line handling and palletizing system. No matter how big or small, Kaufman Engineered Systems will address each project and customer with the same integrity and professional response.
Service And Support:
With each KPal system comes Kaufman Engineered Systems service and support. Backed by 75 years serving customers, Kaufman is a partner you can rely on to respond quickly and efficiently when having service needs. With your KPal palletizer you will have service options to choose from if you wish to setup quarterly, semi-annual, or annual maintenance support with Kaufman Qualified Technicians.
Kaufman Engineered Systems KPal Palletizers. Let us help you become a new member of our family. We look forward to working with you.
