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Layer Gripping Systems

High-performance palletizers for warehousing and intralogistics

Together with capable palletizing robots and gantries, vacuum layer gripping systems from Schmalz increase the production output in the automated handling of products in various industries. Individually planned systems guarantee an optimal process integration and ensure a quick return on investment.

Application

Layer-wise palletizing and depalletizing of a wide variety of goods

Application in warehousing and intralogistics

Handling of layers with gaps, mixed layers, intermediate layers, pallets, cardboard and film packaging

Loading and unloading of partially loaded pallets by combining vacuum technology with mechanical gripping support

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Safe and damage-free handling of different layer sizes and patterns without retooling when changing products

Higher throughput due to process acceleration

        
Innovative gripping concept with mechanical support and global vacuum for additional holding force

Expert system design according to individual requirements

Use in deep-freeze area down to -30° C possible (optional)

(1) Flange connection STARR Rigid connection to common robots and gantries

(2) Flange connection FLEX Spring-mounted connection to common robots and gantries

(3) Various gripper modules

(A) With intermediate layer handling

(B) With global vacuum chamber

(D) With mechanical clamping

(4) Suction box with foam For virtually all workpieces, optionally with zoning

(5) Suction box with suction cups For uneven workpieces, optionally with zoning

(6) Suction box with skirt For difficult workpieces, with global vacuum chamber

Every layer gripping system can be adapted to individual requirements. The following data are therefore reference values and may vary depending on the application. Suction tests with original workpieces are always required to ensure functionality. They are executed in our test center.

Type	SPZ	SPZ-M	SPZ-M-C	SPZ-S
Vacuum suction area	✓	✓	***✓	✓
Mechanical gripper		✓	✓
Global vacuum			✓
Pallet clamping & intermediate layer handling	✓ (optional)			✓ (optional)
Sectioning				✓
Gripper dimensions* [mm]	Approx.1.250x850x275	Approx. 2.100x1.800x1.000	Approx. 2.100x1.800x1.000	Approx. 1.432x1.309x292
Gripper weight[kg]	Approx. 90	Approx. 390	Approx. 390	Approx. 120
Max. layer weight[kg]	250	250	250	250
Pallet size** [mm]	Euro (1.200x800) Industrial (1.200x1.000) US (1.015x1.215)
Application temperature [°C]	+5 to +40 (up to -30 available on request)

*Gripper dimensions may vary depending on the pallet size
**Special sizes on request
***Type SPZ-M-C can be optionally equipped without suction area. Handling of the workpieces is then performed by the mechanical gripping and the global vacuum

Innovative Expansion Options

SPZ with vacuum suction area

Sealing foam for homogenous and intrinsically stable product layers, such as jars and cans
Suction cups for flexible workpieces

SPZ-M with mechanical gripping support

Additional stabilization of instable and porous product layers, such as cardboard boxes and beverage trays

SPZ-M-C with global vacuum

Maximum holding force for product layers that cannot be applied from the top (e.g. mixed layers and layers with gaps)

SPZ-S with blocking module

Modular system for blocking large-area grippers (FMP, FMP-S, FXP, FXP-S)
Layerwise handling of cardboard boxes for palletizing and depalletizing
Handling in rows and individual picking up and taking off of cardboard boxes

SPZ Glass

Palletizing and depalletizing of jars and cans

SPZ Packaging

Palletizing and depalletizing of cardboard boxes, beverage trays etc.

SPZ Logistics

Handling of various product layers in warehousing and intralogistics

SPZ Nesting

De-stacking of cut optimized wooden or metal sheets in a single handling process

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