GEA OPTIROBOT 6000 / GEA OPTIBUFFER

GEA OptiRobot

The GEA OptiRobot 6000 is a new robot picker solution that offers maximum automation, low labor costs and high flexibility. It enables the automatic loading of packaging machines with differently shaped portions in various arrangements. The optional vision system and fast gripper exchange mechanism improve efficiency and reduce downtime. The integrated GEA OptiBuffer system ensures higher performance and faster reloading times.

GEA OptiRobot
The GEA OptiRobot 6000 is a new robot picker solution that offers maximum automation, low labor costs and high flexibility. It enables the automatic loading of packaging machines with differently shaped portions in various arrangements. The optional vision system and fast gripper exchange mechanism improve efficiency and reduce downtime. The integrated GEA OptiBuffer system ensures higher performance and faster reloading times.

Customers asked for higher effectiveness and we delivered.

GEA’s new robot picker solution GEA OptiRobot 6000 meets customer demands for the highest degree of automation combined with super-low labor costs and maximum flexibility. That means higher line effectiveness than ever. The new robot enables differently shaped portions (stacked, shingled, overlapped, etc.) to be loaded into a packaging machine with any kind of laying pattern – all fully automatically. Our state-of-the art gripper concept features the latest 3D technology plus an outstanding exchange mechanism for quick and easy exchange. Integrated seamlessly into our line solutions, it can be operated through any GEA SmartControl HMI.

The optional state-of-the-art vision system detects each individual portion before entering the loading area to ensure only good portions are loaded into the preformed packages. This can substantially reduce costly line stoppages. Last but not least, the new gripper exchange mechanism significantly reduces downtime by delivering the shortest change over times for different products. 

The GEA OptiBuffer is an integrated, dynamic and intelligent buffer system which guarantees higher performance and faster slicer reloading times.

Key Benefits of GEA OptiRobot 6000:

• High speed and versatility: product portions with different portion shapes (shingled, stacked, turned, overlapped, etc.) are automatically loaded into packaging machine

• Unbeatable integration with other GEA line solutions

• Easy to operate using any SmartControl panel in a line (no extra panel required)

• State-of-the-art gripper technology

• Short changeover times for different products thanks to new gripper exchange mechanism

• Attractive footprint

• Strong construction enables accurate positioning

Key Benefits of GEA OptiBuffer:

  • Integrated, dynamic and intelligent buffer system
  • Minimal footprint
  • Enables more efficient robot performance

Optional GEA RoboVision state-of-the-art vision system

Optimal efficiency because only good portions reach loading area:

  • Full HD Camera
  • Detection of right portion size
  • Detection of portion orientation
  • Visualization in GEA SmartControl HMI

OptiRobot components

GEA OptiRobot-Delta picker

Delta picker:

  • Integration of newest state-of-the-art robot technology
  • Very solid construction that enable best accuracy in positioning
  • Concept guarantees highest performance 
GEA OptiRobot-Gripper

New gripper technology:

  • 3D printed design 
  • One-click gripper exchange mechanism
  • Pneumatic grippers with identical connectors 

GEA One Line

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GEA One Line concept

To maximize productivity and sustainability while minimizing costs the GEA One Line concept creates a single fully automated line in which all components work in perfect harmony – as one. This results in higher capacity per square meter which reduces operating costs while giving sustainability benefits in terms of power consumption. Overall Equipment Efficiency is increased while making better use of existing floor space. And lines or standalone units can be precisely configured to your individual needs based on a ‘toolbox’ of available options. Not only easier to operate, a GEA One Line is also easier to maintain thanks to a modular design that shares key elements and spare parts across the different sections of the line.

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