Called Pallet: Complete Technical and Operation Details
CAN Palletizers are advanced systems designed to move, layout and stacking a variety of metal, plastic and aluminum cans (such as canned, drinks, oils, paints, etc.). In this section, we will discuss the technical details, the work mechanisms, the key components and key points of these systems.
1. The main components of the canor of the can
a can of a cans of containers consist of the following sections:
a) the loading system (infeed conveyor)
- Task: Transfer of cans from production line to pallet.
- Types:
- Belt Conveyor- for light cans.
- Chain Conveyor- for heavy cans.
- Roller Conveyor- to move quickly.
b) Singulator/Aligning System
- cans must be placed in a regular row before layout.
- Used by Photo Electric sensors or guidance mechanisms.
c) the harvest mechanism (Pick-up Mechanism)
- Robotic ARM:
- Equipped with End Effector for cans (such as gripper, suction or magnetic).
- Harvest accuracy: 0.5 mm.
- Layer Palletizing Head:
- Remove the cans into a row or layer.
- uses pneumatic mechanism or servo motor.
in) the layout system (pelletizing system)
- Pallet Changer: replaces the empty palette.
- Pallet Magazine: Empty pallet storage.
- Pallet Dispenser: Pallets one by one in the system.
e) Controller (PLC/HMI)
- PLC (such as Siemens, Allen Bradley) is used to control the process.
- Operator Panel (HMI) to adjust the layout patterns and monitor performance.
2. Technical details of the cans of the cans
a) Capacity & Speed (Capacity & Speed)
| Type of pallets | Speed (cans/clock) | Maximum load |
| -------------- | ---------------- -------------- --------- |
| Robotics | 500-1,500 | 30-50 kg |
| Layer | 1,000-3,000 | 100-200 kg |
| Column | 200-800 | 50–150 kg |
b) Working Dimensions (Working Envelope)
- Pallet Robot: 2 x 2 × 2 m (depending on the model).
- Layered Pallet: 1.2 x 1.2 × 1.8 m (80 × 80cm and 100 × 120 cm).
c) Harvesting clamps (End Effectors)
- Gripper: For metal cans with a smooth body.
- Vacuum: for smooth, no-prominent cans.
- Magnetic (Magnetic): Only for steel cans.
d) accuracy and repeatability (Accuracy & Repeatability)
- Industrial Robot: Certificate ± 0.1 mm.
- Layer Pallet: Certificate ± 1 mm.
3. Pallet patterns
cans can work in the following patterns:
a) Square layout (brick pattern)
- Suitable for cylindrical cans.
- Most stability in shipping.
b) Hexagonal pattern layout
- Optimizing the pallet space.
- Suitable for small cans (such as soda).
c) Mixed pattern layout
- for cans of different sizes on a palette.
4. Comparison of Robotics and Layer for Cans
| Criterion | Robotics | Layer |
| Speed | Medium (500-1,500 cans/h) Top (1,000-3,000 cans/hours) |
| Flexibility | Very High (Change Pattern with App) Low (Need Mechanical Setting) |
| Cost | Above | Medium |
| Maintenance Need Technical Specialty Easier |
| Application | Multi -finished lines | Single -mashed lines |
5. Key points in selecting cans of cans
1 cans: metal, plastic or aluminum? (Impact on the type of clamp)
✅ Cans Dimensions: diameter, height and weight?
✅ Required speed: Number of cans per hour?
✅ Installation Space: Dimensions of the device and work range?
✅ Budget: more expensive robotics, an affordable layer.
6. Leading Brands in Cans Pallet Production
- Kuka (German): KR 1000 Titan robots for heavy loads.
- Fanuc (Japan): M-710ic Series for High Speed.
- Columbia Machine (America): Titan Layer Pallets.
- Brenton (America): Robotic and Layered Systems.
Final Conclusion
A can's container is a warehousing and logistics automation system that can be robotic, layered or columnized depending on the type of can, production line speeds and budget. To select the best system, technical details such as accuracy, speed, type of clamp and layout pattern must be checked.
