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Industrial automation thrives on standardization, process reliability, and high repeatability. Part carriers from ZELL are designed to efficiently support automated processes – from robot-assisted machine loading, to controlled material flow between manufacturing steps, to intelligent warehouse logistics with Autostore systems.
ZELL systems are used wherever components need to be handled, positioned and transported automatically – e.g. at:
Our part carriers are standardized and modular in design, making them a perfect fit for existing automation processes and allowing them to be combined with systems from leading robotics manufacturers.
✅ ABB
✅ KUKA
✅ Fanuc
✅ Epson
✅ Standard Bots
✅ and many more
This is how integrators and machine manufacturers benefit from fast integration, high reliability and low adaptation effort.
Each ZELL carrier is tailored to your component and your process – whether small series or line production, whether delicate electronics or robust metal components.
Thanks to consistent positioning and interfaces with repetitive accuracy, robots, palletizers and conveyors can work precisely – without any additional re-chucking.
ZELL Part Carriers can be used as inlays in all common reusable containers (e.g., KLT, Euroboxes) and are stackable with the usual logistics sizes – ideal for automated warehousing and return processes.
Our systems can be equipped with RFID, DMC or laser codes - for seamless component tracking and seamless integration into MES/ERP systems.
The modularity of the ZELL systems guarantees consistent indexing of the entire workpiece carrier assembly. As there is a suitable workpiece carrier and basket for each clip, the position of the individual component can be calculated for all machines and industrial robots despite complex work steps.
If, for example, a turned part is produced with a CNC machine, measured and placed on a workpiece carrier, this is then inserted into the appropriate basket and the entire batch is washed, the position of each individual part can still be precisely identified afterwards.
Each workpiece carrier and basket can be clearly identified by means of an attached identification holder and its QR code or RFID chip.
Even if a new project requires the transport of a differently shaped component, all components can be flexibly adapted and the position of the parts can be easily calculated thanks to standardized dimensioning. This sustainability makes a decisive contribution to lean production!
Cost factor time:
Automated production works best when the same component is always in the same place. This simple indexing on a defined matrix saves a lot of time during production, especially when there are several production steps. If an industrial robot had to perform" bin picking" for each production step because it receives all Parts only half-structured or chaotic, these three steps would always be mandatory:
1. Determine the structuring of the Parts, analyze it with an image processing system and recognize the position of the individual Parts.
2. Transfer the data from the image processing system to the robot controller and calculate the optimum path, as well as the gripping and removal strategy.
3. Place the Part at a predefined point or transfer it to the next production step.
It is immediately clear that no matter how high the computing power, this takes time. It is therefore worthwhile to process this step only once at most and then to present the same structure of the components to the automation again and again. That is lean production!
Cost factor: money
Of course, time = money, especially in production. But there is another decisive aspect:"rejects". The production of low quality (B or C goods) costs money. If the manufactured component cannot be assembled or sold, the company has to book a loss. This is contrary to successful lean production. With a Part carrier system , the components are not only secured but also transported gently throughout the entire process. Especially when using an individual Part holder (clip or multiclip), it is impossible to touch the components. This guarantees the surface quality right to the end.
Many well-known system integrators and special machine manufacturers rely on ZELL when it comes to standardized, robot-compatible carrier systems. We offer proven solutions for industrial material handling – precise, scalable, and future-proof.
👉 Contact us now and efficiently implement your automation solution with ZELL workpiece carriers – practical, adaptable and compatible with all common robotic systems.
Depending on the application, we recommend starting with our "Factory" workpiece carriers, as these can be configured both as inserts for Euro containers and as standalone functional carriers. More demanding applications are better suited to our reinforced "Carrier" or "Stainless Steel" carriers.
Yes, all carriers are washable. Samples can be provided for specific critical process parameters.
Yes, all workpiece carriers are compatible with automation systems, form a defined matrix, and can therefore be configured for robotic use. Components are arranged in such a way that grippers can be positioned accordingly. Because the carriers are designed to be cleanable, they are slightly heavier; therefore, their weight and center of gravity must be taken into account when handling the entire carrier.
Our plastic carriers operate reliably over extended periods at temperatures of approximately 60–70°C, and in some cases even at significantly higher temperatures during short cycles. Our stainless steel carriers—particularly the GRID carriers—can be used in furnaces at temperatures up to 1,200°C. For additional specifications, please refer to our material data sheets.
Yes, all plastic components can be manufactured with an antistatic additive. See also the data sheet in the Downloads section.
Yes, ZELL can custom-manufacture component holders, as well as entire workpiece carriers or inlays for containers, as a single injection-molded component. We typically start by reviewing the more than 1,300 available variants using our ZELL configurator; if no satisfactory solution is found there, customers can work with our engineering team to develop a “new clip.” These can be tested in 3D and as prototypes before the corresponding injection mold is manufactured.
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