Estun robots are widely and deeply applied in the food industry. With their features of high efficiency, precision and flexibility, they provide strong support for the automation upgrade of food production enterprises.
1. Main application scenarios
Palletizing and handling
Estun's palletizing robots (such as the ER series) are widely used in the food industry and can efficiently complete the palletizing tasks of different specifications of food, including bagged, boxed, and barrel-packed foods. Its dual-gripper design enables it to simultaneously grasp two packaging boxes, significantly enhancing palletizing efficiency, and is particularly suitable for high-throughput production environments. For instance, in production lines for edible oil, flour, condiments, etc., robots can achieve a palletizing efficiency of thousands of times per hour, and the palletizing is neat and stable, which is convenient for transportation and storage.
Packaging and sorting
Estun robots can be integrated with visual recognition systems to achieve automatic sorting and packaging of food. For instance, in the production of small-packaged foods such as candies and biscuits, robots can quickly identify products of different specifications and colors and sort them to designated locations. In addition, robots can also cooperate with packaging machines to complete automatic box filling, box sealing and other processes, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency.
Handling and loading/unloading
During the food processing, Estun robots can undertake tasks such as raw material handling and semi-finished product transfer. For instance, in baking production lines for bread, pastries, etc., robots can move dough and semi-finished products from the oven or one end of the production line to the next process, avoiding contamination or damage that may be caused by manual handling.
Clean and sterile production
In response to the high hygiene requirements of the food industry, Estun has introduced clean versions of robots (such as ER10-SR-C) with ISO class4 high cleanliness level, suitable for scenarios such as aseptic production of pharmaceuticals and high-end packaging of food. These robots are made of anti-corrosion materials and feature sealed designs, which can prevent microbial contamination and ensure food safety.
2. Technical advantages
High precision and high efficiency
Estun robots adopt advanced dynamic algorithms and motion control technologies, enabling them to achieve high-speed and high-precision operations. For instance, during the palletizing process, robots can maintain a stable movement trajectory and speed, ensuring the accuracy and stability of palletizing, and the production efficiency can reach thousands of packages per hour.
Flexibility and adaptability
Estun robots can be flexibly configured and adjusted according to different food production needs. For instance, for packaging boxes of different specifications or palletizing modes, robots can quickly switch parameters through programming to meet the production demands of multiple varieties and small batches.
Intelligence and integration
Estun robots support integration with the existing production management systems in factories (such as MES and ERP) to achieve intelligent scheduling and management. For instance, through a visual recognition system, robots can automatically identify information such as the position and posture of materials, achieving precise grasping and palletizing.
Safety and stability
Estun robots use high-quality materials and precise manufacturing processes to ensure long-term stable operation. Meanwhile, the robot is equipped with multiple safety protection mechanisms, such as an emergency stop button and collision detection, effectively preventing contact and collision with staff.
3. Application Cases
Edible oil palletizing production line
In a large edible oil production enterprise, Estun joint robots are applied in the palletizing process of boxed edible oil. The robot, through its flexible joints and precise end effectors (such as suction cups or grippers), can automatically grasp the boxed edible oil on the production line and precisely stack it according to the preset palletizing mode and layer number requirements. During the palletizing process, the robot maintains a stable movement trajectory and speed to ensure the accuracy and stability of the palletizing.
Food packaging Automation
In a certain candy manufacturing enterprise, Estun robots have been integrated with the visual recognition system, achieving automatic sorting and packaging of candies. Robots can quickly identify candies of different colors and shapes and sort them into designated packaging boxes. In addition, robots can also cooperate with packaging machines to complete automatic box sealing, labeling and other processes, significantly improving production efficiency.