Unmatched versatility
FlexLoader™ is a highly flexible feeding solution designed for applications requiring pick-and-place operations. It combines pallet/bin and conveyor feeding in one single solution, offering unmatched versatility not only for traditional machine tending, but also a wide range of material handling tasks.
Equipped with FlexLoader™ Vision, an advanced vision technology, FlexLoader™ reliably identifies and picks parts, including stacked layers both on pallets and conveyors, semi-oriented parts from bins or conveyors, and workpieces with complex geometries. This capability enables unmanned production for extended periods, reducing operator intervention and increasing productivity, for example, through longer or additional night shifts. FlexLoader’s™ pre-tested robot programming modules and adaptable layout allow seamless integration into even the most complex existing production environments, including those with limited space. Its flexibility enables a single robot to automate multiple machines with varying feeding and placing requirements, ensuring high uptime and reliable performance.
Key benefits
Higher flexibility and freedom to operate thanks to dual feeding options: pallet/bin and conveyor
<p> </p>Higher uptime and productivity thanks to extended unmanned operation and system reliability
<p> </p>Quick and easy integration into complex environments
<p> </p>Faster ROI and cost optimization
<p> </p>Reliable solution supported by ABB's expertise and a global network, with over 1,200 systems installed worldwide.
<p> </p>Included in FlexLoader™
- Electrical cabinet with IPC and FlexLoader™ Vision
- Robot
- Conveyors 3,4,5m and 3+4/4+5m stacked OR Pallet locators - for pallet feeding
- Vision tower with 2D camera or 3D sensor
- Calibration tool
- Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery
- Customer space within the electrical cabinet for additional components
- Optional: Standard grippers and dresspacks for IRB 1600/2600/4600
- Optional: Robot riser
Data Table
High uptime |
Easy to integrate |
Flexible operations |
Safe processing |
Higher efficiency |
Higher productivity |
Cost optimization |
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Pre-tested robot programming modules |
Pallet/bin | ||||||
Advanced 3D scanning for reliable picking of stacked parts, enabling multi-layer handling |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
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Smart safety system to avoid collisions during gripping |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
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Multi-layer pallet picking (up to 4 collars) |
Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | ||
Handling of heavy items from pallets |
Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | Pallet/bin | |||
Fully adaptable layout for optimal equipment positioning |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
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Multi-machine automation with a single robot |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |
Pallet/bin Conveyor |