FlexGripper – Vacuum: The Optimal Palletizing Solution from ABB

Wide Flexibility

With the FlexGripper – Vacuum, ABB’s IRB 660 and IRB 460 palletizing robots can operate even more efficiently in end-of-line palletizing applications. The FlexGripper can handle up to 40 kilograms and 10 products simultaneously, offering excellent versatility for various packaging needs.

Easy Integration and Operation

FlexGrippers are designed for easy installation and programming. The robot’s FlexPendant user interface comes preconfigured with FlexGripper’s I/O signals, significantly reducing setup and programming time. The graphical interface simplifies the testing of palletizing processes — for example, checking the pick-and-place operation can be done with just one click.

Faster and More Accurate Programming

ABB’s palletizing robot range and FlexGrippers are fully supported by RobotStudio Palletizing PowerPac software. This user-friendly tool comes preloaded with all ABB robot and gripper templates, allowing even users with little or no programming experience to create programs, run simulations, and design complete palletizing systems. This configuration-based approach can reduce deployment time by up to 80% compared to traditional programming methods.

Superior Speed and Accuracy

The FlexGripper – Vacuum uses sensors to verify the presence of boxes across 10 individually programmable vacuum zones. The vacuum rails are adjustable to fit various box sizes, and the gripper also includes a built-in pallet handling option. Delivered fully assembled with all air hoses and signal cables, the FlexGripper is ready to plug and play with your chosen robot model.

Key Features and Benefits

• 10 independently controlled vacuum zones

• Sensors for box presence/absence detection

• Adjustable vacuum rails for different box sizes

• Handles up to 10 products simultaneously

• Options for pallet handling, slip sheet handling, and pallet locator cylinder

• Fully preassembled with air hoses and cables — plug and play ready

• Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the robot’s FlexPendant for easy setup, adjustment, and production monitoring

Conclusion

The FlexGripper – Vacuum from ABB is the ideal solution for your palletizing needs, delivering high performance and seamless integration into your existing system.

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