Tray Loading System for Injection Molded Parts
Four Tray Stack Positions Alternating Part Pickup
Coordinate alternating part pickup with four tray stack positions.
This tray loading system for injection molded parts receives products at a positioning fixture. Two tray-loading robots alternately pick up the parts and place them in sequence into thermoformed trays. The four-position layout supports empty-tray supply, part placement and interlayer-sheet transfer.
3–4 s stated pick-and-place cycle*
4 tray stack positions
2 alternating tray-loading robots
*Stated pick-and-place cycle from the product documentation. Complete-tray output depends on the part quantity per pick, tray pattern, upstream handover and sheet-transfer sequence. Confirm achievable output for the actual application.
Organise moulded parts into thermoformed trays
The documented process follows injection moulding: the upstream robot presents the products in a fixture, then the tray-loading robots place them in an ordered tray pattern. The supplied empty-tray examples show different pocket arrangements for reviewing placement orientation and tray handling.
Alternate part pickup and prepare each tray layer
An operator places a stack of empty thermoformed trays in the empty-tray position. The upstream injection moulding robot and the tray-loading robots perform different stages of the documented sequence.
Receive parts in the fixture The injection moulding robot removes the products and places them in the positioning fixture.
Alternate pickup and placement Two tray-loading robots alternately pick up the products and place them in sequence into the thermoformed trays. The gripping and placement angle can be adjusted.
Transfer a sheet and an empty tray When the tray in the finished-product position is full, the robot suction-picks an interlayer sheet and an empty tray from the empty-tray position and transfers them to the finished-product position.
Repeat the loading sequence Part placement and tray-layer preparation repeat. Plan operator access for empty-tray replenishment and finished-tray collection as part of the installation.
Connect the fixture handover with tray loading
Arrange the four-position tray loader around the upstream part handover and operator access. Review the reach to the fixture, the tray replenishment route and the finished-tray collection area before confirming the installed layout.
Compare tray patterns with the actual part
The supplied tray examples provide two pocket patterns for application review. Assess the actual moulded part, placement orientation and interlayer sheet together before confirming the tray-handling setup.
Four tray positions with alternating part handling
Fixture based part handover
The upstream robot presents moulded parts in a positioning fixture for the tray-loading sequence.
Alternating pickup
Two tray-loading robots alternate product pickup and ordered placement. Assess timing together with the upstream handover and actual tray pattern.
Four axis gripping module
The documented module grips or suction-picks products. Gripping and placement angle can be adjusted to suit the required orientation.
Interlayer sheet and tray handling
The layout provides empty-tray and finished-product positions. A sheet and a fresh tray are transferred when the active tray is full.
Review the layout and gripping module detail
The reference views show the four-position layout and the documented gripping module. Integrated views also include upstream injection moulding equipment for context; confirm its interface and supply scope separately.
Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stated pick-and-place cycle | 3–4 s |
| Reference dimensions L × W × H | 4,190 × 830 × 1,720 mm |
| Suitable thermoformed tray L × W | 400–600 × 280–400 mm |
| Tray stack positions | 4 |
| Tray-loading robots | 2, alternating product pickup |
| Gripping module | 4-axis |
| Power supply | AC 220 V |
| Air supply pressure | 0.5–0.7 MPa |
| Equipment weight | ≤1,000 kg |
Stated values from the product documentation. Exact machine dimensions depend on final conditions. Tray requirements can be customised; confirm the part, tray geometry, handling sequence and achievable output for the intended application.
Plan access across the four position layout
Reference machine dimensions are 4,190 × 830 × 1,720 mm (L × W × H). Review the upstream robot handover, positioning fixture and operator access around the full layout. Include empty-tray replenishment, interlayer-sheet supply and finished-tray collection in the installation plan.
- Upstream robot interface, fixture position and part orientation
- Tray dimensions, pocket pattern and interlayer-sheet requirements
- Replenishment, finished-tray collection and touchscreen access
Match the fixture tray pattern and handling sequence
Provide representative parts and trays to review pickup, orientation and placement. Include the sheet requirements and the planned upstream handover so the alternating sequence can be assessed as a complete application.
Part presentation
Provide part geometry, material and the orientation delivered to the positioning fixture.
Tray and pockets
Provide tray dimensions, pocket geometry and the required placement sequence.
Sheets and replenishment
Specify interlayer sheets and the planned empty-tray supply arrangement.
Timing and collection
Describe the upstream handover timing, required output and finished-tray collection method.
Application questions
How do products enter the tray loading sequence
The upstream injection moulding robot places the products in a positioning fixture. Two tray-loading robots then alternate pickup and place the products in sequence into thermoformed trays.
What do the four positions describe
They describe the tray stack positions in the equipment layout. The source separately identifies two alternating tray-loading robots and a four-axis gripping module. These counts do not establish a production-output multiplier.
What does the 3 to 4 second value describe
It is the stated pick-and-place cycle, not a complete tray or stack cycle. Assess overall output with the part quantity per pick, tray pattern, upstream handover and interlayer-sheet transfer.
How are empty trays supplied
An operator places a stack of empty thermoformed trays in the empty-tray position. When a tray is full, the robot transfers an interlayer sheet and an empty tray to the finished-product position. Confirm the replenishment and finished-tray collection arrangement for the installation.
Define the part to tray handling sequence
Provide moulded-part samples, tray drawings, interlayer-sheet details and upstream robot information to review the fixture handover, alternating pickup and four-position layout.
Product views and application details
