In modern production environments, automated feeding via palletizers is a key component for cycle time, process reliability and line utilization. However, in classic systems, workpiece holders are often permanently installed - this makes changeovers difficult, prevents reuse and isolates processes from one another.
The solution: modular workpiece carriers from ZELL that are not permanently integrated into the palletizer, but can be flexibly inserted, removed and reused. This creates a continuous, traceable material flow - across machines, cleaning systems, QA and packaging.
Müller Präzision shows an impressive example in its video application:
👉 mueller-praezision.de
Here, ZELL workpiece carriers are automatically removed from the palletizer, repacked into customer blister packs and loaded again - over several automation steps. The system enables large batches to be processed fully automatically over many hours without operator intervention. The components remain protected, separated and traceable - with minimal handling risk.
For standardized palletizing tasks, ZELL recommends the combination with an Afipro palletizer:
👉 afipro.de
These systems are compact, modular, robust - and optimally matched to the interfaces of the ZELL carriers. They enable quick integration into existing machinery, for example for feeding to:
The use of modular ZELL workpiece carriers not only brings advantages to the machine itself, but also improves the entire internal logistics chain - from goods receipt to final packaging.
As the carriers are not permanently attached to the palletizer, they can be flexibly loaded and unloaded, transported and reused at other stations. This turns the workpiece carrier into a continuous logistical unit that connects different process steps without repackaging or reloading.
In combination with tugger trains, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or rack storage systems, this enables a smooth material flow - without media discontinuity, without additional handling effort and without loss of quality. Each carrier can also be equipped with a DMC, engraving or RFID chip, which enables seamless traceability throughout the entire production network.
The result: better cycle times, less stock transfer, less waste - and a clear, digitally recordable logistics structure that works for both series production and flexible small batch strategies.
ZELL workpiece carriers in combination with intelligent palletizing solutions such as those from Afipro enable a modular, process-oriented material flow across many stations - from goods receipt to the robot cell to final packaging. The system scales with your requirements - not against them.
Automated. Traceable. Reusable.
This is workpiece handling with a future.
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