Cobot Automates Label Reel Loading for High-Volume PET Beverage Bottles
Sidel’s new CoboREEL system uses a cobot to automate a shift’s worth of label reel loading.
To meet growing demand for PET water and other beverage bottles, Sidel has introduced a new automated reel loading system for PET beverage bottle labels that’s said to have three times the reel capacity of any competing system. CoboREEL holds up to 18 reels — enough for an entire shift, Sidel says — and an integrated cobot (collaborative robot) provides 100% accuracy and maximum precision. By eliminating repetitive manual operations for reel changes, CoboREEL minimizes the risk of manual errors and unplanned machine stops due to reel uploading delays or label misplacement.
Mobile, cobot-assisted CoboREEL from Sidel automates label reel loading for PET beverage bottles. It holds up to 18 label reels. Source: Sidel
A standalone unit that can be moved easily to different locations, CoboREEL reportedly has no maintenance requirements and minimal need for technical expertise. Able to work independently from the production line, CoboREEL can be loaded with reels for the next cycle even if the line is temporarily stopped. The cobot reportedly features a “safety-first” design and low energy consumption.
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