Palletising and depalletising system for returnable crates
Optimize your beverage packaging line with a system designed for high-speed palletising and depalletising of returnable plastic crates, ensuring efficient and precise handling of soft drink, beer, and juice packaging.
The Pressant Duplex 2NT from Krones is engineered to efficiently palletise and depalletise returnable plastic crates within high-speed packaging lines. Noteworthy for its dual-station configuration, it excels in managing continuous operations with output reaching up to 840 layers per hour. This system is ideal for applications in the beverage industry, including soft drinks, beer, and plant-based beverages.
By utilizing two lifting columns and innovative gripper systems, the Pressant Duplex 2NT ensures precise layer grouping and smooth transfer of crates, minimizing product damage. It integrates seamlessly into existing intralogistic setups, with gripper heads tailored for flexible handling of varying crate sizes. Automation is enhanced via a user-friendly touch-screen interface, facilitating swift adjustments and operational efficiency.
Constructed with durable components to withstand rigorous manufacturing demands, this system supports versatile line layouts, allowing for configurations at a 90-degree angle. It provides high positioning accuracy and reduces downtime through robust engineering, making it an indispensable part of modern packaging and manufacturing operations.
Benefits
- Maximizes operational efficiency with the capability to handle up to 840 layers per hour.
- Minimizes crate damage with precise, gentle handling thanks to advanced gripper systems.
- Enhances production flexibility with adaptable line layouts and dual lifting columns.
- Reduces maintenance downtime through durable and reliable components suited for continuous use.
- Simplifies operation with an intuitive touch-screen interface for quick adjustments.
- Applications
- Packaging lines,Intralogistics,Returnable packs,Plastic crates,Beverage industry
- End products
- Water bottle packaging crates,Spirit bottle crates,Dairy product cartons,Soft drink packaging,Returnable plastic bottle crates,Plant-based drink crates,Beer packaging containers,Plastic beverage crates,Milk crate logistics,Juice bottle crates
- Steps before
- Grouping layers,Pre-grouping plastic crates
- Steps after
- Pack discharge,Transport to pack discharge table,Pallet stacking
- Input ingredients
- plastic crates,pallets containing crates with empties,returnable packs
- Output ingredients
- full-container crates,pre-grouped layers,grouped layers set on pallet,packs on pack discharge tables
- Market info
- Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.
- Output
- Up to 840 layers per hour
- Gripper head type
- Jaw gripper head / Hook gripper head
- Palletising stations
- Two stations
- Lifting columns
- Two lifting columns
- Handling capacity
- High load capacity
- Lifting unit
- Telescopic transfer carriage
- Pack handling
- Single-lane / Double-lane
- Automation
- Automated operation
- Configuration
- 2NT (2 pallet positions,level balancing,telescope)
- Line layout
- Variable,90 degree angle
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Plastic crates
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean surfaces
- Machine Footprint
- Compact design
- Lifting Columns
- Two
- Gripper Head Type
- Jaw gripper head / Hook gripper head
- Pallet Positions
- 2NT = 2 pallet positions
- Pack Discharge Table Layout
- Rectangular or linear design
- Grouping Station Layout
- Single-lane or double-lane
- Level Balancing
- Telescope
- Lifting columns design
- Two pallet positions
- Gripper head type
- Jaw gripper or hook gripper
- Line layout configuration
- Rectangular or linear design
- Grouping station and discharge table arrangement
- 90 degree angle
- Pack supply/removal concept
- Single-lane or double-lane