Robotic Automated Depalletization Systems
Robotic Depalletization Saves Firms Time, Reduces Mistakes, and Increases Productivity
MJ Engineering excels at robotic palletizing and depalletizing cells. In palletization cells, a robot is used to pick items off of the line and put them onto a pallet. This process is very deliberate and calculated. We have performed this task many times.
A few examples would be a propane tank palletizer, bag palletizer and saggar palletizer/depalletizer. Depalletization cells, however, are just the opposite. You pick up parts and put them onto some kind of line to have the parts begin, whatever their process is. Most of the time the parts are placed onto an outgoing conveyor. A good example is a bottle depal cell. Bottles came on a pallet in a cardboard box and we had a robot reach in and pick the bottles out and put them onto an outgoing conveyor which moved the parts down to an indexer.
Automating a two or three shift operation can have efficient payback of the investment. Additionally, it can prevent repetitive injuries due to poor ergonomics of bending over reaching into boxes or lifting heavy objects all day. Robots are more consistent and can be faster than human operators. You don’t have to pay a robot for breaks or sick time.
Contact us today to learn more about our solutions for depalletization.
Robotic Depalletization Saves Firms Time, Reduces Mistakes, and Increases Productivity
For large companies running 2+ shifts robots prove their worth extremely quickly. The rule of thumb is if you run 3 shifts robot ROI is 1, yes 2+ shifts 2 years and 1 shift 3+ years. Robots eliminate the need for an operator to make a judgment call. Robots are programmed to make the same decision every time, which gives you the ability to alter your current process to fit what the robot is going to do. Robots don’t take breaks, they also don’t get distracted, which means parts are constantly being moved as long as the queue is full.
Custom Programming and Design for Your Automated Depalletization System:
At MJ Engineering we take our time to guarantee our customers get a cell that best fits their needs. We will come out to your plant, look at what is currently being done and return to our office and design something that fits into the space provided and will work in a way that achieves or exceeds what is currently being done.
Once we have our design, we will meet with the customer to review our design and get final approval. This process allows us a deeper dive into the important things the customers are looking for and to be able to show the customer a design that will work while finding things that may need to be changed.
We Use the Best Robotic Systems Available
MJ Engineering is a tier 2 licensed Fanuc integrator. We are also licensed integrators for Kuka and Epson. We also have used collaborative robots like UR and Omron (Techman) robots on projects recently and are beginning to see the ask for those increases.
The robot that gets chosen for a project will be a function of several points. First, if the customer has standardized on a particular brand, we will use that. If we get to choose, our first choice would be industrial and most likely Fanuc as they have the best range of products and the best service/support network in the country.
If you are looking for assistance with palletizing or depalletizing, you want to turn to the experts. By calling or emailing MJ Engineering you are doing exactly that. Put your trust in a firm who will put you first. Call MJ Engineering Today to kick off your project.
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Robotic Integrators tend to develop niche's through their experiences. MJ Engineering is no different. We have developed a niche serving the powder processing industry
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MJ Engineering has started providing third-party support on amusement rides at a number of Ohio county fairs. The engineering team has been working closely
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Engineers are responsible for coming up with creative solutions to problems that customers have and MJ Engineering is no different. Oftentimes that problem revolves
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Robotic Integrators tend to develop niche’s through their experiences. MJ Engineering is no different. We have developed a niche serving the powder processing industry with our robotic sagger handling cell. We have robotic solutions that can handle multiple different kiln styles including roller kilns, tunnel kilns and shuttle kilns. A single robot system is capable of handling 1400- 1500 saggers per day depending on the needs of the system. A two robot system can handle 2000 saggers or more per day. The robots use a proprietary EOAT (end of arm tool) that will not over squeeze the saggers because ceramic saggers don’t handle compression well. Overall the robot system can be integrated with dump stations, fill stations and crack inspection systems to remove saggers before they fail. The systems are designed to run 24 hours a day with little to no human interaction. Through our experience, we have found that robotically handling saggers increases the life of the sagger substantially.
Mission: To provide the expertise people depend on to solve complex engineering or machine design problems.
Fair Ride Inspections
MJ Engineering has started providing third party support on amusement rides at a number of Ohio County Fairs. Our engineers have been working with the state of Ohio ride inspectors and ride operators to review documented instances of ride corrosion and fatigue. Our engineers are able to facilitate discussions with ride manufacturers and provide expert opinion on the effects that specific instances of corrosion and fatigue create on the overall ride structure and, most importantly, the safety of the ride. 
3D Printing Capabilities
MJ Engineering continues to experiment with new capabilities in 3D printing. As shown in the photo (left) we can insert H nuts inside the plastic then print over it to seal it inside the plastic. This allows us to put screws in parts to make them more complex. We can also put springs and other parts inside prints to make them more efficient for specific jobs and requests.
Backlight Conveyors
MJ Engineering has created our own Ultra-brite backlit conveyor for our automation systems. Backlighting is a technique used frequently in vision system inspections when parts have differing contours or surface finishes or are prone to reflections. For example, a plastic part which may have oils on the surface will not work well under top lighted vision systems, but under a backlit system, the oil will not have any effect on the vision system. Our backlit conveyors use super brite LEDs (with a wide range of colors) that are built into the conveyor frame. There is a special plate over the LEDs to diffuse the light and create a nice smooth light for the vision system.
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MJ Engineering has started providing third-party support on amusement rides at a number of Ohio county fairs. The engineering team has been working closely with State of Ohio ride inspectors, ride owners, and operators to review documented instances of ride corrosion and fatigue. Our engineers have been able to facilitate discussions with ride manufacturers and provide expert opinions on the effects that specific instances of corrosion and fatigue create on the overall ride structure, and most importantly, the safety of the ride.
The passing of “Tyler’s Law” in 2019, which brought more oversight to the ride review process, placed a greater emphasis on the regular review of corrosion and fatigue for rides coming into Ohio. Ride inspectors have documented a greater number of corrosion instances on rides than ever before. When inspections occur the day(s) before a fair opens, it can be very difficult to get info back from ride owners quickly enough. This bottleneck has posed a significant challenge to the process of opening and operating rides this year. Luckily, that’s where we can help.
MJ Engineering is able to help review the corrosion in a timely manner with the goal to get rides open while ensuring the experience and safety of the patrons. It is important to note, we do not overrule the ride manufacturer. We communicate openly with ride manufacturers to get necessary engineering information to understand the extent and implications of the specific corrosion damage. Finally, we also provide third-party review and opinion in instances that manufacturers are: unavailable, untimely, or no longer in business. We are able to meet with the ride operators and inspectors, review the damage first-hand, work with the manufacturer, and develop the best solution for the damage present on the ride.
The most recent list of fairs we have been to include a few of the following:
- Canfield County Fair
- Allen County Fair
- Mercer County Fair
- Fayette County Fair
- Cuyahoga County Fair
And many more!
While we do work for County fairs we can also inspect stationary amusement park rides. If you have a ride that needs support, reach out to us and we will send a member from our superior engineering team out to meet with you and review the ride to determine what next steps need to be taken to protect not only the riders but yourself as well. So don’t wait, contact us today!
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Engineers are responsible for coming up with creative solutions to problems that customers have and MJ Engineering is no different. Oftentimes that problem revolves around how to increase production and decrease labor costs. Palletizing and depalletizing cells are a quick and easy way to streamline a process that cuts out labor and increases productivity. However, when you have a product that needs to be inspected the process can be far more complex, and often it is easier to leave a person in charge of that process. One method for part inspection is through the use of a vision system. To enhance the capabilities of vision systems, MJ integrates them with our own specially designed backlit conveyor.
MJ Engineering has created our own Ultra-brite backlit conveyor for our automation systems. Backlighting is a technique used frequently in vision system inspections when parts have differing contours or surface finishes or are prone to reflections. For example, a plastic part that may have oils on the surface will not work well under top lighted vision systems, but under a backlit system, the oil will not have any effect on the vision system. Our backlit conveyors use super brite LEDs (with a wide range of colors) that are built into the conveyor frame. There is a special plate over the LEDs to diffuse the light and create a nice smooth light for the vision system.
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The belt is a translucent belt that allows a significant amount of light to pass through. This allows the conveyor belt to transfer the part(s) into and out of the vision system without an operator, robot, or other transfer mechanisms. This can significantly reduce the cost of automating your inspection processes. The conveyor can be combined with ejection mechanisms to automatically reject bad parts while allowing good parts to continue to the next operation. Backlit conveyors are extremely useful for quality control, product safety, labeling, and assembly. The more contrast created, the better results you will get out of your vision system.
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If you have a project that requires strict tolerances and you want to automate your process. Get in touch with us at MJ Engineering and we can provide you with all the information you will need to get the project kicked off. We have done numerous projects with our backlight conveyor and we want yours to be next. Contact us today.
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