Fallas Automation’s latest robotic case packer for flexible packages offers wider payload range, stainless washdown construction, lets operators build pick recipes.

When Fallas Automation introduced their R700 Adabot™ modular case packer at last year’s PACK EXPO, the buzz was about their ability to pick product on the fly and operate up to four robot cells using a single PacDrive™ automation controller – hence, “add” a ‘bot.

Increased capacity

This year, Fallas (PELV Booth C-1229) builds on their success with a range of new capabilities. For starters, the highly rigid carbon fiber robot arm can handle 5 lb. payloads at up to 40 cpm in addition to 2 1/2 lbs. at up to 60 cpm and </= 2 lbs. at up to 80 cpm.

Delta 3 robot designs are limited to 1 kilo (2.2 lb.) payloads and shallow cases, especially at higher speeds. In contrast, the Adabot can load extra deep cases at speed without dropping product a long distance.

Material handling robots used as case packers provide a less favorable pick rate to footprint ratio compared to the Adabot.

Versatile handling for flexibles

A new, high durometer bellows material enhances the Adabot’s ability to handle difficult-to-grip bagged products. Combined with the new payloads, the Adabots are ideally suited for club store sized food, confection and snack multipacks – but are just as efficient handling small portion packs. Also ideal for food applications is available stainless steel, washdown construction.

Whether stand-alone or performing progressive fill in multiple Adabot installations, it’s easy for operators to build pack patterns, tier by tier, right at the user interface. Patterns are then saved as recipes for fast changeovers.

The Adabot’s robotic arm also provides the flexibility to pick uncollated product at high speeds, rotate them and place them anywhere in the case, including A, B and U patterns.

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