KUKA Robotics Selected By AMF Automation Technologies To Provide Robotics For Meat Basket Stacking And De-Stacking System
KUKA KR 180 PA Palletizing Robot to be Used in Automated Food Distribution System to Increase Throughput and Improve Working Conditions
Clinton Township, MI - KUKA Robotics Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial robots, announced it has been selected by AMF Automation Technologies (AMF) as its robotics supplier for its new meat food distribution system. AMF, of Richmond, Virginia, will use the KUKA KR 180 PA palletizing robot in its meat stacking and de-stacking system which will allow manufacturers to increase throughput and improve working conditions. The system will be showcased on AMF's booth (#S-2234) at PackExpo 2006 in Chicago, Illinois starting October 29th.
"AMF's innovative new system using our robot is one of the only automated food distribution solutions currently available on the market and will prove invaluable to food manufacturers," said Kevin Kozuszek, director of marketing for KUKA Robotics Corporation. "The system will allow customers to more effectively compete in the food manufacturing industry by automating the labor intensive stacking and de-stacking processes which will in turn improve working conditions and also speed up production."
"When developing this system we sourced multiple robotics suppliers and selected the KUKA robot for its reliability, durability and speed," said Mark Langenfeld, director of sales for AMF Automation Technologies. "The robot provides the flexibility needed and are very excited to be showcasing it at PackExpo."
The new system is designed to process meat products and the robot will stack the products which are presented to it in food baskets via conveyor. The robot is also able to de-stack the baskets when they return empty demonstrating the robot's versatility to be used at both the beginning and end of the meat packing process. The KUKA KR 180 PA is a four-axis robot with a 3200 mm reach and capable of handling up to a 180 kg payload.
SOURCE: KUKA Robotics Corporation