Robots & Cobots

Robotic solutions for all industries

Challenges of our customers we address:

Lower production costs through cost-effective automation
Higher flexibility through a dockable, lightweight concept with very short installation and start-up times
Reduced space requirements by eliminating safety enclosures without compromising operator safety
Friendly user interfaces require no programming skills to learn new cycles

Tray unloading for packaging lines

To meet the strong demand for product packaging lines, we have developed a range of fully automatic standard and modular machines to help our customers improve quality and productivity. Automated tray unloading solutions with customizable standard applications increase efficiency in production environments.

The changeover of packaging lines must be highly efficient if you want to pack several different products on the same line. This tray unloading and placement module also considers the specific handling requirements for fragile components.

The trays are removed from the stacks and placed in the infeed buffer by the operator. The components are then removed from the thermoformed trays and placed in pucks or assembled with semi-finished products. Finally, the empty trays are stacked again in piles to be removed by the operators.

Tray unloading systems from Citus Kalix suit different industries, such as cosmetics, personal care, or food processing.

Robotic loader for cartoners

Higher line speeds and increasingly different product shapes place new demands on the technological solutions for product transfer between filler and cartoner.

Citus Kalix has profound knowledge in high-speed infeed robotics modules for cartoning machines with functions for different tasks.

The robotic loader can remove items from pucks, bottles, or jars and load them into the primary chain of the cartoner. Another feature is the transfer of products from upstream equipment into the primary chain of the cartoner. For both tasks, the robotic loader for cartoners handles up to 200 pieces per minute (ppm).

The solution also feeds accessories from bulk and places them into the primary chain next to another product coming from an upstream machine. One robot provides a speed of up to 120 ppm with the option of using two robots and up to 240 ppm.

Bundle carton loader

Automated processes can be implemented for nearly all repetitive work steps. A collaborative carton erector with an embedded vision system detects the position and orientation of the bundle.

The robot takes a bundle of cartons from a pallet and puts it on the machine. It also removes the strap from the bundle and moves it right into the bin.

Applications for pick and place robots

Pick-and-place is one of the most common automated applications in manufacturing. Essentially, Picking up, positioning and placing products takes place in almost every process. At Citus Kalix, we focus on customized pick-and-place solutions for your product- and process-specific needs. We provide denesting solutions for any item with a unique stacking feature, whether trays, lips, or cups, to help our customers increase production rates. Automating manufacturing processes, such as picking up parts or items and placing them in other locations, speeds up the process and helps to handle repetitive tasks.

The benefits of pick-and-place solutions from Citus Kalix and their inherent automation potential include: