Collaborative palletizing system for robotically unloading metered products to preplaced pallets.
ACEpal is a collaborative palletizing system designed for end-of-line operations where metered products need to be robotically unloaded and placed onto preplaced pallets. By integrating a collaborative robot into the palletizing workflow, ACEpal enables operators to work safely alongside the system without traditional hard guarding — streamlining the transition from production to shipping.
The system receives metered products from upstream processes and places them in consistent, repeatable pallet patterns onto preplaced pallets. This approach eliminates the variability and physical strain of manual palletizing while maintaining the flexibility to handle different product configurations.
ACEpal is built on ACE's pre-engineered platform philosophy, reducing lead time and engineering cost compared to a fully custom palletizing cell while still providing a reliable, production-ready solution.
A collaborative-rated robot handles product placement onto pallets, designed to operate safely alongside personnel without the need for traditional hard guarding.
Collaborative-rated safety system enables human-robot coexistence in the work area, with safety monitoring matched to the application's risk assessment requirements.
Designated pallet station receives preplaced pallets and positions them for robotic loading, supporting consistent pallet patterns across production runs.
PLC and HMI controls provide system coordination, recipe management, and operator interface for monitoring palletizing operations and diagnostics.
ACEpal's modular design supports additional capabilities to match your specific end-of-line palletizing requirements.
Automates the repetitive task of manually loading products onto pallets, freeing operators for higher-value work and reducing dependence on manual labor for end-of-line operations.
Eliminates the physical strain of repetitive lifting, bending, and reaching associated with manual palletizing — reducing injury risk and improving workplace safety.
Robotic placement ensures every pallet is loaded with the same repeatable pattern, improving load stability for shipping and eliminating variability from manual stacking.
