Question 1

What types of products can Prepac's palletizing systems handle?

Accepted Answer

Our robotic solutions are highly flexible and can handle a wide range of packaging formats, including boxes, bags, bottles, and cans. Precision is ensured by selecting the appropriate gripper tailored to your specific product needs.

Question 2

How much floor space does a palletizing cell require?

Accepted Answer

We are specialists in space-efficient design. Our systems are modular and optimized for compact layouts, making them ideal for even the most restricted industrial environments where maximizing floor space is critical.

Question 3

Can the system integrate with our existing conveyors and production line?

Accepted Answer

Yes – and this is central to how we work. Every system we deliver is configured around your existing layout and product dimensions. We do not sell off-the-shelf solutions. Our team designs the palletizing cell to fit your floor space and integrate with your current conveyors, wrapping machines, or AGV systems, ensuring the cell is fully operational from day one with minimal disruption to ongoing production.

Question 4

Can the system manage multiple production lines simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our palletizing systems are scalable and can be designed to include multiple robots within a single cell to handle different product types or multiple lines at once.

Question 5

What cycle times can I expect from a robotic palletizing system?

Accepted Answer

Our robotic palletizing systems operate with cycle times of under 10 seconds per lift. When using multi-pick grippers – where the robot picks several products in a single movement – the effective cycle time per unit is even lower. This ensures a consistently high throughput that manual handling simply cannot match.

Question 6

How does robotic palletizing improve the workplace for my staff?

Accepted Answer

By automating repetitive and heavy lifting, our systems eliminate the primary causes of strain injuries and back problems. This leads to a safer work environment, lower sick leave rates, and allows your personnel to focus on less physically demanding tasks.

Question 7

Is the system difficult for operators to manage daily?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. We pride ourselves on making complex technology simple through intuitive interfaces that are easy for operators to understand and manage in their everyday work.

Question 8

What kind of support do you offer if the system stops?

Accepted Answer

To minimize downtime, we provide Remote Assistance. Our team can offer support from a distance whenever needed to ensure your production remains reliable and efficient.

Question 9

Which robot brands does Prepac work with?

Accepted Answer

We partner with ABB and Yaskawa for our robotic palletizing solutions. Our control systems are built primarily on Mitsubishi, which ensures reliable performance, straightforward maintenance, and easy access to spare parts across Europe and internationally. In cases where a customer requires Siemens controls, we can accommodate that as well.

Question 10

What ROI can I expect from an automated palletizing system?

Accepted Answer

ROI varies depending on your current labour costs, shift patterns, and production volume – but the key drivers are consistent: lower cost per unit handled, elimination of production bottlenecks, and reduced sick leave from strain injuries. As part of our process, we can help you build a business case with figures based on your specific operation, so you have something concrete to bring to a decision-maker.

Frequently Asked Questions: Palletizing Solutions