Sept. 13, 2023 - KUKA featured its highly flexible KR IONTEC medium payload robot in a bag palletizing cell designed by system partner Elevation Packaging and Equipment at PACK EXPO 2023. Bag palletizing/depalletizing robotic automaton boosts productivity and enhances safety in a variety of bagging and packaging operations. Whether on the floor, on the wall or inclined, the KR IONTEC combines compact design with the largest working envelope in its class for optimal use of space. Equipped with a waterproof and dustproof in-line wrist and protected motors, the robot is suitable for almost every area of application in the 20- to 70-kilogram payload range.
Versatility is further enhanced due to the fact that the KR IONTEC’s payload capacity can be adjusted after it is installed to meet changing conditions. Digital Motion Modes allow the robot to be adapted to various processes depending on the need for higher precision or speed. In addition to palletizing/depalletizing, the versatile KR IONTEC is also very well suited to assembly operations; surface applications such as painting and gluing; spot and arc welding; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; and industrial/foundry uses. Based in Ashland, Nebraska, Elevation Packaging and Equipment provides customized robotic palletizing systems, packaging and bag sealing equipment and utilizes KUKA due to its broad portfolio of robots.
As with all the company’s automation solutions, those shown at PACK EXPO 2023 are backed by KUKA’s expert service and support for training, complete system engineering and simulation, readily available spare parts, robot refurbishment and more. All of which are easily accessible through the my.KUKA.com site, and KUKA maintains corporate offices and production operations, along with integration partner facilities, conveniently located throughout North America to provide responsive customer service and support.
About KUKA
KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around 3.3 billion euro and roughly 14,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent automation solutions, KUKA offers customers everything they need from a single source: from robots and cells to fully automated systems and their networking in markets such as automotive, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, e-commerce/retail and healthcare.