Robomatrix® Dual Infeed Palletiser

A new way to palletise small formats at high speed.

Award-winning Robomatrix® is the fastest, most flexible palletising system available for the Australian market, multiplying output and flexibility, without a drop in performance no matter how many product variants and patterns are programmed.

Robomatrix® Dual Infeed is a new release and a step change in Australian palletising, enabling FMCG manufacturers to palletise smaller formats at high speed.

Local beverage manufacturers have traditionally palletised their products in large formats: 24 and 30 packs, which may only require ten cases to be manipulated per layer on a pallet.

However, product offerings for even traditional beverage manufacturers are changing rapidly. Different kinds of cans are on offer: sleek, slim and classic, and bottles to suit RTDs (Ready to Drinks), seltzers, no and low alcohol and ‘good for you’ products. Increasingly, manufacturers need to palletise more cases of smaller pack sizes on each pallet layer.

So we took our award-winning high-speed palletiser and came up with Robomatrix® Dual Infeed.

Cases are fed in two parallel lanes to two industrial robots (which work across both lanes) to optimise case collation.

Cases are brought onto the pattern-forming area much closer together (almost simultaneously), which in turn allows us to form the pattern at a faster rate.

Handling smaller packs in “blocks” or groups up to 1200mm in length allows building of layer patterns with minimal gaps, eliminating unwanted pack turning or layer accumulation problems common with conventional palletising systems.

The dual-infeed design required the development of a new Robowizard programming tool.

Robowizard is an HMI-based graphical interface that allows our customers to generate new pallet patterns in minutes, avoiding the costs and delays required by many palletiser suppliers where only the OEM or highly trained programmers can do such work, often at a cost to the customer of over $10,000 per pattern.

This new version of Robowizard also includes an automatic pattern generator, suggesting several pallet utilisation optimised patterns based on the case and pallet size entered. The operator can accept one of these patterns, make changes using it as a base template, or generate a completely new pattern.

Client references include Asahi. This product won a 2024 Australian Packaging Machinery Association Award.

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CONTROL SYSTEM

PLC — Siemens S7 or AB ControlLogix

SCADA and pattern forming — WinCC, Citect or RSView combined with Robomatrix® Pattern Wizard

Robots — ABB. Other options available

Other — SEW Servo motors, SICK sensors, Festo pneumatics


BENEFITS

Ultimate Flexibility — Shrink, trays, multi-packs, cartons, cases, open trays. Option to handle multiple lines on one machine

Easy and fast introduction of new packs — WinCC, Citect or RSView combined with Robomatrix® Pattern Wizard

Speed and increased throughput — Speeds 5 times faster than pick and place robots. Fastest layer placement in the industry

Automatic menu selectable size change — No efficiency loss due to setup compromise

Accuracy and reliability of pattern forming — Absolute optimisation of each pack configuration. 1200mm grouping of packs for faster pattern forming

Gentle handling — Minimal product impact and handling

Quiet operation — Typical noise levels at less than 75dB

Lower level of maintenance and support — Compared with conventional high-speed palletisers


PERFORMANCE

Pattern forming — Up to 12 robot cycles/min (up to 120 cases/min, pattern dependent)

Layers / minute — Up to 10 layers / minute

Robomatrix® System — Low Level, High Level and Multi-Line Systems

Ultimate Flexibility — Shrink, trays, multi-packs, cartons, cases, open trays ,Option to handle multiple lines on one machine

Easy and fast introduction of new packs — WinCC, Citect or RSView combined with Robomatrix® Pattern Wizard

Speed and increased throughput — Speeds 5 times faster than pick and place robots, Fastest layer placement in the industry

Automatic menu selectable size change — No efficiency loss due to setup compromise

Accuracy and reliability of pattern forming — Absolute optimisation of each pack configuration , 1200mm grouping of packs for faster pattern forming

Gentle handling — Minimal product impact and handling

Quiet operation — Typical noise levels at less than 75dB

Lower level of maintenance and support — Compared with conventional high-speed palletisers

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FINANCE

We have a Lease to Buy option for our entire range. If you don’t have CAPEX to spend now, you can pay for your new palletiser (or stretch wrapper, filler, labeller etc.) over five years at low interest with no balloon payment.

This solution can immediately improve your line efficiency and generate positive cash flow for you now, when it’s needed most.


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PALLETISE FASTER


Compact Robomatrix comes with Robowizard Pallet Pattern programming Software.

Robowizard® is a robotic pattern-forming software for palletisers developed by Foodmach. It enables customers to do their own pallet pattern programs rather than having to pay the original equipment manufacturer to come to site and make changes.

In pick and place palletising, robots are used to pick up single cases, or a number of cases aligned the same way, to place them in the correct location on a layer. This solution has the flexibility to easily change layer patterns from one product to the next, particularly if a simple layer pattern program such as Robowizard® is used.

The best analogy for how Robowizard works is that it’s like playing Tetris with robots and cartons. It is provided as a drag-and-drop interface that enables size changeovers in minutes, not days, with no PLC technician required. It is simple to use, with unbelievable flexibility, accuracy, and reliability.


SIMPLE INTERFACE

Add new products to your palletise line with ease. Just 3 easy steps:

1. Input new pack size
2. Drag and drop new pattern
3. Hit Go!


AUTO-ROBOTICS

Robowizard automatically programs the robot path.

No need for complicated software engineering. It does it all for you.


PICK & PLACE CELLS

Robowizard accommodates multi-pick and multi-place movements, for fast cycle times.

Plus, high-infeed, low out-feed systems fit in compact areas.


PURE FLEXIBILITY

Robowizard is built to be versatile.

Need a vacuum head for soft packs? Are your products heavy and need mechanical touch?

Robowizard is ready for anything.


ALL PACK TYPES

No matter your packaging type, Robowizard can handle it.

Eliminate downtime and keep your production running at full potential.


INCREASE SPEED

Multiple robots present no problem to Robowizard. The software is intelligent while remaining incredibly simple.

Increase production rates with multiple robots and reduce downtime. Run robot one while robot two is shut down for scheduled maintenance.


PEACE OF MIND

Robomatrix and Robowizard are true Australian-made innovations that come with local service and support.



PALLETISING CAN IMPROVE YOUR OEE

Achieving optimal OEE scores is a continuous challenge for FMCG manufacturers, but the right palletising solution can make a significant impact. Foodmach’s palletiser range is engineered to enhance Availability, Performance, and Quality, helping manufacturers meet their production goals efficiently and consistently.

With features like rapid changeovers, simple layer pattern design, modular design, high-speed operation, and precise product handling, Foodmach’s palletisers offer a competitive edge for businesses looking to maximise their Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

By choosing Foodmach, you aren't just investing in equipment—you’re investing in a future-proof solution that drives productivity, reduces waste, and ensures operational excellence in the face of evolving industry demands.