Gripper selection and test
When you have finalized the layout of your palletizing station and performed a reachability test, the next step is to select a gripper that works well with the materials you palletize.
In this stage you will learn how different gripping systems work, which materials they are suitable for, and why performing a grip test before investing in a gripper is essential.
- Select suitable gripper
- Perform grip test
Modules
Walkthrough
0.1. Gripping systems and common materials
- Gripper selection
- Matching gripper and product
Hands-on
0.2. Customer Case - part 3: gripper selection and test
- Gripper selection
- Grip test
Additional Resources
Goals check
Verify if you reached all the goals for this stage and you have everything you need to proceed.
Next stage:
1. Documenting your existing process
The first steps towards automating your palletizing process is knowing all the ins and outs of it. The Palletizing Evaluation Tool provided in this step helps you document all the relevant aspects of your process that you will need when planning your project. The tool also provides you with a report that points out potential friction points in your process and gives recommendations on how to remove or reduce these friction points.
When you have completed this step, you will have a clear idea of the complexity of your project. You will know potential friction points in your process and how to reduce them.
