Layergripper Depalletizing Application
Sugar Packages Handling
See how our Layergripper 1250 × 850 mm efficiently depalletizes full layers of sugar packages up to 180 kg.
The intelligent vacuum gripper generates enough force to safely and quickly handle the lifting and movement. The vacuum flow is generated by a side channel blower, delivering a high volumetric airflow combined with a low pressure differential.
Unigripper develops advanced foam gripper solutions engineered with a unique patented valve technology that selectively applies vacuum only to the products being handled.
LAYERGRIPPERS Ed.01 | Vacuum Plate Technology
The Layergripper Ed.01 is equipped with : an advanced Vacuum Head Technology for efficient handling.
The vacuum is generated by an electric vacuum pump. The gripper consists of a valve plate located beneath a vacuum chamber and positioned above a foam layer. The foam pad contains multiple suction holes, and each hole is connected to a corresponding valve in the valve plate. The valve contains a small ball that moves up and down, acting as a valve.
This system works automatically : when there is no product underneath, the ball moves and seals the hole, preventing any loss of vacuum. When a product is present, the ball moves to allow suction. No adjustments are needed when the layer size or layout changes, which helps save energy. The gripping force stays the same, whether you are handling a single item or a full layer.
LAYERGRIPPERS Ed.02 | Vacuum Plate & Clamping Bars
The Layergripper Ed.02 is a combination of :
-Mechanical Clamping bars
-Vacuum Head Technology.
The Mechanical Clamping Bars are used to mechanically secure and stabilize the load during lifting and transportation.
While the vacuum head provides the primary lifting force, the clamping bars apply lateral pressure to the sides of the layer, preventing products from shifting, separating, or tipping during high-speed movements. They are particularly beneficial when handling unstable loads, products with limited vacuum contact surfaces, or layers containing gaps between items.
LAYERGRIPPERS Ed.04 | Vacuum Head, Clamping Bars & Skirts
LayerGripper Ed. 4 is a perfect combination of :
-Vacuum Head Technology
-Mechanical Clamping Bars with adjustable height
-and Side Skirts
The Side Skirts are lateral sealing skirts installed around the gripping area. They create a semi-enclosed volume around the layer being handled, which improves vacuum efficiency when products have large gaps between them or surfaces that are difficult to seal. LayerGripper Edition 4 also incorporates a high-flow vacuum valves to further enhance the effectiveness of the Side Skirts whenever additional airflow is required.
FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions
What are the performance benefits of this approach ?
This method can increase handling speed by up to 400%, significantly enhancing overall throughput and system productivity.
How does layer-based handling improve production efficiency ?
By reducing the number of movements and minimizing interruptions, it streamlines operations and accelerates material flow across the production line.
Your Benefits :
- Handles full or semi-full layers, also with gaps between products
- Using vacuum and clamping: one by one or combined
- Servo positioning of the clamping for speeding up the cycle time
- Programmable force of the clamping bars
- Ready 'Plug & Play' for your robot installations
Axysto designs custom solutions for automated applications across a wide range of industries, including packaging, food processing, plastics,.. With strong technical expertise, we support you at every stage to deliver a solution that precisely meets your needs and constraints. We serve customers and integrators across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
TEPRO MACHINE & PAC SYSTEM
Unigripper is a range of products developped by Tepro /- Sweden-based company
and have worked in the packaging and automation industry for more than 40 years