Packaging

Case Erector

Modular Robotic Systems

Case Sealer

APT Zoned Infeed Conveyor

Pre-designed Systems for Packaging & Palletizing

View our Palletizing Systems Catalog

APT is an authorized system integrator exclusive to FANUC America that builds fully integrated systems for packing and palletizing products. These systems are designed to work with upstream and downstream equipment such as: case erectors, case closers, label applicators, and stretch wrap machines.

The robot systems are equipped with a user-friendly HMI/PLC Rockwell operator interface. The cobot CRX25 palletizer has the option of the HMI/PLC operator interface or the use of the tablet. This allows operators, supervisors, or maintenance to quickly navigate the equipment on the floor.

Features

Exclusive FANUC ASI “Authorized System Integrator”
FANUC High Speed Picking Certified
Top 1% in the U.S. as an “ASI”
Rockwell Automation Partner
A-3 RIA Certified Robot Risk Assessment Company

Integrated with:

Case Erectors
Case Closure
Label Applicator
Stretch Wrap
APT Built Zoned Infeed Conveyors

Frame Options:

Welded Construction Powder coat
Welded Construction Stainless Steel washdown

FANUC Palletizing Robots:

R-1000iA/80H
M410iB/140H

FANUC Packaging Robots:

LR-Mate: 200iD/7L
M10iD/12
M20iD/25

FANUC High Speed Pick Pack Robots:

M-2 Delta Style
M-3 Delta Style

Operator Friendly Rockwell HMI Interface
Recipe Management System for program storage
Easy to add new programs

More about our HMI

MOD-PAL^®

The interlocking pattern is a unique design as it allows for the system to be reconfigured and redeployed. Countless options are available with the modular mix and match designs.

We offer both FANUC R-1000 and FANUC M410 Robot options, powered by Rockwell controls.

See MOD-PAL® Options

APT-PAK

APT’s pre-designed modular systems are intended for ease of build, maintenance, and operator use. Customers that purchase the APT-PAK systems save both engineering and programming cost.

We offer a FANUC 6 axis robot floor mounted or a FANUC Delta Style robot that is hung in our modular frame system.

Standard Packing

FANUC 6 Axis Robots with various payloads
FANUC iR Pick Tool utilized for high-speed picking logic
System accommodates a variety of product infeed methods
Example of product types
- Cartons
- Pouches
- Small tubs
- Chipboard sleeves
- Film wrapped bundles
- Cups
- Bottles
Product insertion with a variety of robot tooling capabilities
Case flap management
Integration with:
- Case erector
- Label applicator: side or corner wrap
- Ink jet coder
- Case sealer: tape or glue
APT conveyor systems with fully integrated controls
All our case packaging equipment integrates directly with APT’s MOD-PAL® to palletized finished cases

High Speed Packing

Standard Modular Frame to be stackable side by side
FANUC Delta style robots for high-speed picking
FANUC iR Pick Tool utilized for high-speed picking logic
FANUC Line Track Vision for picking various orientations and infeed methods
Rates up to 100 picks per minute (depending on product and product insertion method)
Product infeed conveyors
Case infeed conveyor
Ability to handle many products:
- - Pouches
  - Plastic retail packs
  - Chipboard sleeved products
- Various unwrapped products
Case flap management
Random product infeed
Product insertion via a variety of robot tooling capabilities
Integration with:
- Carton informer and erector
- Label applicator side or corner wrap
- Ink jet coder
- Carton sealer tape or glue
APT conveyor systems with fully integrated controls
All of our packaging equipment integrates directly with APT’s MOD-PAL® to palletized finished products

Our systems use APT’s efficient and easy to use operator interface.

Demonstration below – click tabs for a look into our HMI system.

System

The System tab used for general machine setup. A majority of the functions available have security requirements to access them. Some Functions on the System HMI screens include: VFD frequency setup, Recipe Management System, Inspection Limits, I/O Link Setup, Login, and System Security Settings.

Operation

The Operations tab is used for general machine operation and functionality. 3D model images are shown on the screen for ease of use. Status Indicators, Mode Control, and Manual Operations, along with Operational and Fault Messages, are displayed on these screens.