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The TRAY DEPAL from UNISTA is an innovative robotic cell designed to automate the distribution of vials (particularly glass ones) from thermoformed (TF) trays to a production line equipped with pucks. This Industry 4.0 connectivity includes advanced features such as camera monitoring and remote assistance, ensuring great flexibility of use and simplified maintenance. It is particularly well-suited to the flexibility requirements of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Full automation of the distribution of vials from plastic or cardboard trays to pucks.
Maximum flexibility enabling the handling of a wide range of bottle and tray formats.
Production autonomy thanks to a buffer zone that allows pallet changes without stopping the machine.
Recycling of pucks Integrated recycling of empty pucks to optimize line flow.
Quick format change and simplified to meet multi-product production needs.
Difficulty in handling bottles of various shapes or fragile (glass) delivered on trays.
Line stoppages during manual pallet loading/unloading.
Need for compactness to integrate into existing production environments (e.g., Line 245).
Traceability and connectivity requirements for proactive maintenance (Industry 4.0).
Required compatibility with automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems.
Pallet handling: The thermoformed product handling robot picks up the full trays from the storage pallet.
Machine vision: A camera combined with ring lighting precisely measures the position of the thermoformed parts to ensure reliable gripping.
Robotic unloading: A multi-jointed robot picks up the vials from the tray and places them precisely into the pucks exit conveyor.
Discharge control: A turning station rotates the empty tray 180° to ensure that no vials remain inside before discharge.
Buffer Flow Management: When a pallet is changed, the robot feeds the line from a stack of thermoformed parts stored on an accumulation table, providing up to 5 minutes of autonomy.
Safety: Operator access is protected by light curtains, allowing the empty pallet to be removed during downtime without interrupting the cycle.
Frequency: Up to 50 bottles/min.
Product sizes: Bottles of 25 ml to 100 ml.
Thermoformed dimensions: Standard 390 mm x 490 mm.
Footprint: Approximately 2,480 mm x 5,900 mm.
Interface: Intuitive user interface with integrated technical documentation in PDF format.
Materials: Painted steel frame (RAL 9007/7035) and tempered glass doors.
Luxury Cosmetics and Fragrances
Yes, thanks to a built-in buffer station, the robot can supply the machine for about 5 minutes (depending on the format), giving the operator time to safely replace the pallet.
Absolutely. During the training, your users will learn how to create new formats on the user interface on their own, without needing in-depth knowledge of robotics.
The machine is fully secured by safety glass panels and light curtains. The cycle stops automatically in the event of unauthorized intrusion or if the door is opened.
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