Cermex AN/ER Robotic Pick & Place packers

The Cermex AN/ER are robotic pick and place case packers built for robust, flexible packing of containers into cases, trays and other secondary packaging formats. Their specially designed frame, compact suspended structure and lightweight tooling make them well suited to fragile containers, irregular formats and production environments requiring frequent changeovers between different products and case configurations. 

What is a robotic case packer?

A robotic case packer uses a programmable robotic arm to pick groups of containers and place them into pre-formed cases, trays or display boxes in a defined pattern. Compared to mechanical case packers, robotic systems offer greater format flexibility, programmable grip configurations and the ability to handle containers that would be damaged by conventional mechanical insertion. They are particularly suited to high-mix production environments where case configurations change frequently. 

Intelligent safety head and tooling protection 

AN/ER packers are fitted with an intelligent safety head mechanism that protects the gripping tooling during unexpected product or container events. This reduces the risk of costly tooling damage and unplanned downtime. Lightweight gripping heads and loading funnels reduce the physical load on operators during size changeovers, improving ergonomics. 

Compact suspended structure and installation

The compact suspended structure of the AN/ER minimises the machine's vertical floor footprint, simplifying integration into existing production lines. Its wide working envelope can be customised to the specific reach and placement requirements of each application. 

Format flexibility and programming

AN/ER robotic case packers support fast reprogramming for new case patterns and product types. New formats can be added via the control system without mechanical changes, supporting the growing demand for multi-SKU production on a single packing line. 

Features

  • Available in 2 to 4 axes for greater flexibility
  • Product and case size ranges available on request

  • Management of the loading arm by electronic cam for perfect synchronization with the associated machine
  • Fully servo-driven system guaranteeing accurate trajectories
  • Consistency in the motor architecture and control system of the loading arm and the associated machine
  • Dynamic optimization of movements according to the actual speed

  • Payloads from 20 to 350 kg
  • Speeds up to 30 cycles/min
  • Infeed of accumulated empty cases on a motorized conveyor.
  • Selection and isolation of a case batch under the loading station by retractable end stops.
  • Deflection of upper flaps and guiding of a batch of products by descending a loading funnel.
  • Gripping and loading of a product batch by a customized gripping head. Case loading can be carried out in several cycles.
  • Transfer of the complete batch into the cases on two combined horizontal and vertical numerical axes.
  • Outfeed and spacing out of full cases.
  • Optional management of layer card and product wedge insertion.


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