Handling of Bags in Logistics: Safe, Fast, and Stress-Free

These are the key words when it comes to handling bags in logistics. Zimmer Group offers extensive automation solutions that are successfully used in various industries and companies.

The Importance of Efficient Handling Technology in Logistics

They are the unsung heroes of intralogistics: bags are indispensable for the safe transport and storage of different types of goods such as flour, coffee, grain, cement, chemicals, or fertilizers. While versatile and cost-effective packaging, bags bring certain challenges to intralogistics.

Depending on their content and size, bags can be very heavy, making them difficult to handle. There is a risk that personnel could be seriously injured while lifting or become unable to handle them altogether. Another challenge is the size and shape of the bags. Bags come in different sizes and shapes to meet specific requirements, which can complicate handling as special equipment may be needed for each size and shape.

Finally, the different types of fill materials can also pose problems. Fine materials, such as cement, chemicals, or dust, can enter the lungs and damage respiratory organs. Machines and equipment can also be affected by this.

Flexible End-of-Arm System for Bags

These conditions play a major role in choosing the right end-of-arm tool. Only when automation technology is perfectly tailored to individual applications can companies optimize their production and logistics processes.

Zimmer Group, an internationally operating automation specialist from Rheinau, has developed a solution for handling bags: a unique end-of-arm system capable of gripping bags made from various materials and filled with different goods.

The heart of the bag gripper consists of two pneumatically controlled jaws with a rack-and-pinion system for synchronizing movement—resulting in particularly fast and gentle opening and closing. At the same time, the system features high rigidity due to a robust mechanical design and a long service life. This not only ensures safety during the gripping process but also gentle handling of the bag.

Additionally, the jaws are equipped with advanced sensors that precisely detect the bag’s position. This information is seamlessly relayed to the robotic arm, which then executes an exact and precise movement of the bag.

Increased Efficiency Through Automation Technology

The bag gripper not only ensures the safe handling and release of bags but also significantly reduces the risk of injury. Its precise handling also enables time-saving and efficient transport processes.

During development, Zimmer Group placed great emphasis on the system’s adaptability. It can easily grip bags made from various materials and filled with different goods, making it ideal for a wide range of applications in different industries. The modular design allows for expansion with additional functions and different versions, such as for pallet handling, intermediate storage grippers, or top-press units. This increases flexibility for specific requirements and optimizes its use in various scenarios.

(De-)Palletizing Software for Seamless Integration

To facilitate the integration of the bag gripper for its customers, Zimmer Group provides innovative palletizing and depalletizing software. This menu-controlled software is compatible with Yaskawa and ABB robots but can also be adapted to other robot manufacturers. Thus, the process of stacking bags is automated without the need for complex robot programming.

The software allows for the manual or automatic creation of patterns and movement paths and enables the efficient control of input and output points during palletizing. To ensure maximum security, the software is password-protected, granting access only to authorized individuals. The user-friendly software simplifies complex tasks while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Successful Handling Strategies for All Industries

As an experienced and diversified automation partner in a wide range of industries, Zimmer Group unites various technology areas under one roof: handling, damping, machine, linear, and process technology. With multifunctional solutions like the bag gripper and specific expert knowledge, they are committed to actively shaping the future of automation in the field of intralogistics.

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Author: Johanna Pompe , Online Content Editor at Zimmer Group.

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