Chelsea Milling

Robotic Palletizing & Shipping Orders in a "Jiffy" with Automated Distribution System

Bastian Solutions was selected by Chelsea Milling to provide and install a robotic palletizing system to support the distribution of their "Jiffy" Mixes product line.

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Business Objectives

Fully automate the palletizing and distribution of full cases by installing multi-line palletizing with 10 inbound manufacturing lines
Preserve the economic health of employees through reduction of long-term operator injury resulting from hours of hand palletization
Increase quality control capabilities
Provide Chelsea Milling with system flexibility for future growth

Key Technologies

Computer controlled 5-camera Cognex Vision System for product verification and quality control
2 Fanuc M-410 Palletizing Robots complete with pallet de-stacking and perimeter guarding
Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor (Hytrol ABEZ), minimum pressure (Hytrol ACC) and Gapper Belt Conveyors
Chain Driven Live Roller Pallet Conveyor
Minimum pressure conveyor (Hytrol ACC)
Hytrol MRT bi-directional strand sorter
Gapper belt conveyor

Results

The design goal of 55 cartons per minute was met, successfully positioning Chelsea Milling to meet future projected growth demands
The new system reduced the number of operators needed for each shift
The Cognex Vision System has increased the quality control and case inspecting capabilities
Overall, this state-of-the-art system helps Chelsea Milling meet the demand of their valued customers with greater accuracy, exceptional quality, and in a manner that protects their esteemed employees