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Optimizing warehouse storage space
Happy with their cobot choice, the team then looked for the ideal accessory to enhance the palletizing solution and enable the cobot to increase its stacking height, optimizing storage space in the production facility.
Browsing through the UR+ online showroom lead the team to discover the LIFTKIT, a robotic accessory that can be attached to the base of a cobot, enabling it to be lifted vertically by up to 900mm with compact retracted height. The team wasted no time to get in touch with SKF Motion Technologies to make an order.
“We were pleased to hear from Clearpack who were interested to integrate the LIFTKIT and the UR10 for a palletizing solution. The LIFTKIT complements the UR cobot very well, by adding an additional linear axis to extend its range. A UR system is an investment for the customer, and the LIFTKIT is an accessory that can help maximize this investment in terms of productivity and return on investment.
“The UR+ platform offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase our products for this booming market of cobots. It is a very targeted way to promote our products specifically designed for Universal Robots. The response has been overwhelming since joining UR+. We have never had such an immediate impact and market response with a new product launch,” said Thomas Lotz, Business Support Manager, SKF Motion Technologies.
“Since the LIFTKIT was designed based on UR requirements, it was pretty easy for us to integrate and put the whole system together, taking not more than a day. We looked at different options but with the LIFTKIT we were able to get the required stack heights with the linear speed that we wanted. So, it was an easy decision for us. SKF Motion Technologies is also a trusted name in the market that gave us the assurance to go ahead with the LIFTKIT,” added Vishnu.
UR, through its cobots, and the UR+ platform in collaboration with the LIFTKIT, offered Clearpack an excellent solution to meet its customers’ needs. This has led to an increase in orders for the palletizing solution.