The film roll packaging handling robot is a highly automated device designed specifically for efficient and precise handling and handling of various types of film roll products on industrial production lines. The “film roll” here usually refers to plastic film rolls, paper rolls, aluminum foil rolls, composite rolls, non-woven fabric rolls, etc., while “packaging handling” covers the entire logistics process from the end of the production line to warehousing and then to the next process, including operations such as grabbing, transferring, stacking, palletizing, packing and even online.
The film roll packaging handling robot usually consists of the following parts and works together to achieve automated handling:
Manipulator body:
Gantry manipulator (truss robot), suitable for large-scale, high-speed, high-precision work with relatively straight movement paths.
For scenarios that require collaboration with people or light loads, collaborative robots (Cobot) are also an option.
In some occasions where human intervention is required and the load is heavy, the power manipulator (balanced crane) equipped with a film roll clamp can also achieve efficient handling.
Special film roll clamp (end effector): This is a key component to achieve non-destructive and stable grasping, customized according to the characteristics of the film roll:
Core Gripper: The most common and recommended method. By inserting the clamp into the paper core or plastic cylinder inside the film roll, and then expanding or clamping it, a firm grasp from the inside is achieved. This method does not damage the outer surface of the film roll and the grasping is stable.
External clamping/clamping mechanism: Grab the two ends or outer diameter of the film roll from the outside. It is necessary to ensure that the clamping force is moderate to avoid damaging the film roll.
Vision or sensor recognition system:
It is used to identify the exact position, size, and direction of the film roll to ensure accurate grasping by the robot.
It can also be used to detect the status of the film roll, such as whether it is qualified or damaged.
Conveying and positioning system:
Convey the film roll from the production line to the gripping area of the robot.
Convey empty pallets, empty boxes or equipment for the next process to the placement area of the robot.
Intelligent control system:
Coordinate all actions of the robot body, fixture, conveying system and identification system to achieve seamless connection.
Can perform complex path planning, anti-collision detection, fault diagnosis and data recording.
Can be integrated with the factory’s MES/WMS system to achieve production data traceability and intelligent management.
