CoBot Palletiser

The Nexus cobot palletiser is a collaborative robotic palletiser that stacks finished packs onto pallets at the end of a packaging line. Also called a palletising cobot or cobot palletizer, it is built to work safely alongside operators without dedicated safety fencing, and is supplied and supported Australia-wide.

How it works

A cobot palletiser uses a collaborative robot arm to pick finished cartons or items and stack them onto a pallet in a set pattern. Built-in sensors let it operate safely in a shared workspace with people, without the safety fencing used by traditional industrial robots.

Capability

Automated palletising: Stacks boxes or items onto pallets to predefined patterns, with a payload capacity of up to 20kg (optional 30kg), optimising space utilisation.
Flexible programming: Reach of up to 1.8m stacking height. New job setup takes less than 30 minutes, with job memory available for selection.
Collaborative operation: Works alongside human operators without the need for safety barriers, using force sensing and collision avoidance.

Advantages

Efficiency: Automates repetitive palletising, reducing manual labour and cycle times.
Flexibility: Switches between palletising patterns, product types, and production setups to suit changing demands.
Safety: Force sensing and collision avoidance support safe interaction with workers.
Cost: Lower maintenance requirements and energy-efficient operation support a favourable return on investment.

Industries and examples

Food manufacturing: Handles packages of ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials in line with food safety requirements.
Pharmaceuticals manufacturing: Palletises boxes of medicines, medical supplies, and pharmaceutical products to quality standards.
Beverage manufacturing: Palletises crates, bottles, cans, and packaging materials.
Other manufacturing: Suits automotive parts, electronics components, and other industrial products where palletising is required.

Output

Packing speed of up to 12 cartons per minute, subject to packing requirements.

Related automation: delta robot pick and place and the full robotics range.

Frequently asked questions

Can a cobot palletiser work safely alongside people without safety fencing?

Yes. The Nexus cobot palletiser is built to work alongside human operators in a shared workspace without dedicated safety barriers, using built-in force sensing and collision avoidance to operate safely.

What payload and stacking height can the cobot palletiser handle?

It has a payload capacity of up to 20kg, with an optional 30kg version, and a reach of up to 1.8m stacking height. It stacks boxes or items onto pallets to predefined patterns to optimise space utilisation.

How quickly can the cobot be set up for a new job?

New job setup takes less than 30 minutes, and job memory lets you store and select existing patterns. This makes it straightforward to switch between palletising patterns, product types and production setups as demands change.

What is the packing speed of the cobot palletiser?

It offers a packing speed of up to 12 cartons per minute, subject to your packing requirements. Nexus Australia can advise on throughput for your specific cartons and patterns.