KUKA Systems Corporation North America
KUKA Flexible Robot Sorter
KUKA SYSTEMS CORP. FLEXIBLE ROBOT SORTER
Flexible Robot Sorter
… if you require a dedicated sequence to your product
stream, but currently have no way to make it happen.
… if you currently have a large amount of floor
space taken up with large case sortation systems
and need a lower maintenance and floor space
solution.
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… if you currently have a pick-to-sticker or wave pick
system that needs a lean cost-effective way to provide a palletizing cell product in a dedicated sequence
The KUKA Flexible Robot Sorter solution is a concept designed for buffering, sorting, or customized
stacking of various products. With today’s SKU proliferation, more and more order lines are becoming
very diverse. With such diversity, it is sometimes difficult in traditional automated systems to sequence
the order lines properly for palletizing. However, with
KUKA’s innovative Flexible Robot Sorter (FRS), this
is no longer a challenge.
With the FRS, order flow can be random without any
degradation to the integrity of the mixed pallet building process. The KUKA.PalletMix Software evaluates the order line and determines the proper palletizing sequence based on the customer’s stacking
rules. The SKUs are then released into the system
either in sequence or random, depending on the automation upstream. The FRS tracks each SKU and if
they are in sequence, then they are passed through
to the palletizing cell for palletizing. If SKUs are presented out of sequence, the FRS robot will pick the
SKU and place it into an intermediate storage shelf
until such a time that the order sequence requires it
to be placed back on the conveyor.
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THE BENEFITS
Single-source solution, from planning to the
world-wide after sales support
Seamless flow of information between systems
Standardized industrial robots
Random or sequenced flow of order lines
The flexibility and security of continuous operation
the FRS solution provides is invaluable in today’s
warehouse and distribution operations where uptime
and accuracy are critical components to a successful
and productive distribution facility.
Scalable to your production needs
Free-standing cell with robot & shelves take up
minimal floor space & are easy to maintain / clean
Easily modified for additional SKU capability and
new product types
KUKA SYSTEMS CORP. FLEXIBLE ROBOT SORTER
MAIN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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KR 100
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KUKA Robot (KR 100 PA or KR 180 PA) for picking
objects
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KUKA Wing Gripper to accommodate different object sizes
C
Variable Shelves for Intermediate Storage
D
Cell Controller with Teach Pendant & Safety Control
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KUKA.PickControl Application Software with interface to superior Warehouse Control System (WCS)
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KUKA Robot Control
THE SYSTEM CONTROLLER
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D
The system control includes the KUKA.PickControl software of KUKA AuROrA™ application framework and is
the communication and control interface to the operator
and superior Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). It
connects to the robot and directs the work load to the
different picking robot in the work cell. It features many
support functions to simplify the commissioning process and the system diagnostics.
THE FLEXIBLE ROBOT SORTER
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TECHNICAL DATA
Picking Performance
Up to 6 picks / minute
(depending on layout / packaging)
Temperature Range
0 - 110°F
Maximum Case Weight
Variable
Energy Supply
480 VAC or Local Voltage and frequency
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In-feed pallet conveyor
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Shelves for intermediate storage
3
Picking Robot
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Outfeed case conveyor
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KUKA Systems Corporation North America
WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW KUKA SYSTEMS CAN HELP YOU REDUCE YOUR COSTS, OPTIMIZE YOUR
OPERATIONS, AND IMPLEMENT A FLEXIBLE SOLUTION FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE?
CONTACT US AT LOGISTICSSOLUTIONS@KUKANAO.COM OR CALL +1 586 795 2000.
KUKA Systems Corporation, North America
6600 Center Drive | Sterling Heights, MI | 48312 | USA
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