Steel pipe bundling automatic palletizing forming machine

The automatic palletizing machine for steel pipe bundling is an automated equipment that integrates the functions of steel pipe conveying, automatic bundling, and palletizing forming. It is widely used in steel pipe production, warehousing, and logistics, aiming to improve production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and ensure product stacking quality. The following is an introduction from five aspects: device composition, working principle, technical characteristics, application scenarios, and selection suggestions:

1、 Equipment composition
conveying system
Conveyor belt/roller conveyor: Transport steel pipes from the production line or storage area to the working area of the palletizer, supporting continuous and stable feeding.
Roller conveyor design: It adopts a combination of front roller conveyor, rear roller conveyor, and intermediate conveyor chain to meet the conveying needs of different lengths of steel pipes (such as 400-1400mm rollers), and the motor power can be customized (2.2-5.5kW).
Identification and positioning system
Machine vision/sensors: Identify the position, posture, and size of steel pipes through cameras or laser sensors, providing accurate data for grasping.
Intelligent algorithm: supports adaptive adjustment of steel pipe size tolerances to ensure gripping stability.
Capture and stacking system
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Mechanical arm/gripper: using electric permanent magnet suction cup, vacuum suction cup or mechanical gripper to avoid surface damage to steel pipes, with a gripping capacity of 0-100kg.
Lifting and rotating device: adjusts the gripping height and direction, supports various stacking forms such as square bags and hexagonal bags.
Stacking mechanism: Flexible stacking is achieved by adjusting the angle between the conveying roller and the stacking roller, and the number of stacking layers and arrangement can be adjusted.
Binding system
Automatic strapping machine: Integrated with steel or plastic strapping function, supporting manual or automatic operation to ensure the tightness of steel pipe packaging.
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Drive: Provides stable bundling force and adapts to different pipe diameters and bundling types.
control system
PLC/Industrial Computer: As the control core, it receives external commands (such as production line start/stop signals) and coordinates the operation of various components.
Parameter input function: Supports one click switching of parameters such as steel pipe diameter, length, and bundling type to meet the production needs of multiple specifications.
Detection and adjustment system:
Self checking function: After the stacking is completed, it automatically checks the stability of the stack. If any problems are found, they can be adjusted or re stacked.
Manual testing interface: supports manual re inspection to ensure controllable quality.
2、 Working principle
Product transportation: Steel pipes are transported to the working area of the palletizer through conveyor belts or roller conveyors.
Recognition and positioning: Machine vision systems or sensors recognize the position, posture, and size of steel pipes.
Grasping and stacking: The robotic arm grasps the steel pipe based on the recognition results, adjusts the height and direction, and stacks it to the predetermined position.
Binding Forming: The automatic binding machine binds the stacked steel pipes to form a stable package shape.
Detection and output: Self inspection or manual inspection of palletizing quality, and after passing the inspection, output to the storage or transportation process.
3、 Technical features
Efficiency: With a working speed of 5-7 times per second, it can operate continuously for 24 hours, significantly improving production efficiency.
Accuracy: High precision grasping and stacking are achieved through machine vision and intelligent algorithms to reduce errors.
Flexibility: Supports quick switching between multiple specifications of steel pipes, adapting to various bundling requirements such as square bags and hexagonal bags.
Integration: It can integrate functions such as automatic weighing, laminating, and labeling to meet diverse production needs.
Energy saving and environmental protection: Some high-end models adopt servo motors and energy recovery technology, reducing energy consumption by more than 30% and minimizing noise pollution.
4、 Application scenarios
Steel and Construction Industry:
Requirement: Fast turnover and efficient palletizing under large-scale production.
Advantages: The gantry structure has strong stability, high load capacity, and is suitable for heavy-duty steel pipe stacking.
Petrochemical industry:
Requirement: Ensure the quality and safety of steel pipes, and reduce the risk of manual operation.
Advantages: High precision stacking avoids transportation losses and adapts to corrosive environments.
Logistics and warehousing industry:
Requirement: Automated handling, classification, and palletizing to improve space utilization.
Advantages: Articulated robots have high flexibility and can be linked with AGVs to achieve a "goods to people" mode.
manufacturing
Requirement: Precise palletizing in fields such as mechanical manufacturing and automotive manufacturing.
Advantage: Supports quick switching of multiple specifications of steel pipes, reducing production costs.
5、 Selection suggestions
Select based on production scale:
Large scale production: Prioritize the use of gantry steel pipe palletizing machines, which have strong stability and high load capacity.
Multi variety, small batch production: Choose articulated palletizing robots with high flexibility and strong adaptability.
Select according to the specifications of the steel pipe:
Heavy duty steel pipes: Choose models with strong load capacity (such as a maximum palletizing weight of 2500kg).
Lightweight steel pipe: Models with lower gripping capacity can be selected to reduce costs.
Select based on functional requirements:
Basic requirement: Select standard configuration models to meet automatic palletizing and bundling functions.
High end demand: Choose models that integrate automatic weighing, laminating, labeling, and other functions to improve production efficiency.
Select based on budget:
High end models: priced higher, but with high automation and comprehensive functions, suitable for long-term large-scale production.
Economy model: Low price, suitable for enterprises with limited budget or small production scale.