UR5 Collaborative Robot Arm for Small Carton Palletizing Cells

Overview

• • The UR5 collaborative arm is applied to small carton palletizing.
• • A 5 kg payload covers cartons, trays and light packs.
• • An 850 mm reach covers a small pallet face from one position.
• • The 18.4 kg body mounts on benches and compact stands.

Specifications

Advantages

• • A 5 kg payload matches small carton and tray weights.
• • An 850 mm reach covers a small pallet from one fixed position.
• • The 18.4 kg body mounts on packing benches without floor works.
• • Collaborative motion allows staff to stack alongside the arm.
• • Pallet patterns are stored per carton size for quick switching.
• • The 149 mm joint base fits compact brackets and mobile stands.
• • Packaging follows export crate standards with rust protection for sea freight.
• • Commissioning support covers safety checks, program handover and operator training.
• • Spare parts for common wear items and cables are held in local stock.
• • Documentation includes layout drawings, wiring schematics and a maintenance schedule.
• • Remote diagnostics are available for controller and drive faults during the warranty period.
• • Installation supervision can be scheduled with delivery to shorten ramp up time.
• • Acceptance testing is performed before shipment and a report is filed for the project.
• • Operator training covers daily checks, safe restart and basic program edits.
• • Fixtures are designed to suit the part family named in the project brief.
• • Safety circuits follow the plant standard and are documented for sign off.
• • Trial production runs are supported on site before acceptance.
• • Wear parts are specified with local part numbers for easy reordering.
• • Programming files are handed over in the controller project archive.
• • Warranty visits cover calibration checks during the first operating year.
• • Spare cable sets and connectors are recommended for continuous operation.
• • Loader and unloader interfaces are tested against the line PLC before handover.
• • Cable routing and dress pack layout are reviewed against the arm envelope before shipment.
• • Cycle time estimates are issued with the layout drawing for planning purposes.
• • Gripper jaws can be machined to suit part drawings supplied with the order.

Applications

• • Palletizing small cartons at packing benches.
• • Stacking trays and boxes for retail orders.
• • Depalletizing small stock for picking.
• • Buffer stacking before wrapping.
• • Mixed pallet builds in small warehouses.

FAQ

• • What can it palletize? Small cartons, trays and light packs up to 5 kg per pick.
• • What reach is available? The reach is 850 mm, suited to compact pallets.
• • Can staff work beside it? Yes, collaborative operation allows staff to work nearby, with risk assessment defining the setup.
• • What is the arm weight? The arm body weighs 18.4 kg with a 149 mm joint base.