Case Erector

Modular Robotic Systems

Case Sealer

APT Zoned Infeed Conveyor

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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.

Our systems are equipped with a user friendly HMI/PLC Rockwell operator interface. 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-PACK

Our pre-designed modular systems are intended for ease of build, maintenance, and operator use. Customers that purchase the APT MOD-PACK 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

MOD-PAL^®

The design of APT’s MOD-PAL® is unique in the sense that everything is built in a 5’ x 5’ pattern, allowing the customer to lay out the system for their needs on their floor. There are countless options available with our modular mix and match designs.

We offer both FANUC R-1000 and FANUC M410 Robot options. This accommodates all products case sizes that can be erected by a Wexxar W20 and W30 case erector.

See MOD-PAL® Options

Operator Interface

Our entire system is made to be efficient and straightforward, having fewer HMI control touch points, an ease-of-use operator interface, recipe management, visual factory concepts, and simplified maintenance and troubleshooting.

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.

Robot

The Robot tab displays all communication and I/O interface between the system PLC and robot. Users may also manually control the functions of the robot and call a specific robot program to run from this screen.

I/O

The I/O tab shows all I/O within the system. It displays the on/off status, and has the option to run diagnostics for aid in troubleshooting.

Production

The Production tab allows the user to view and capture production data to be used for business analytics. Users are able to edit the parameters and schedule system runs with recipe management and the production scheduler