Most manufacturers don’t start by searching for a cobot palletiser—they start by trying to solve a production problem.
Perhaps a key operator has left and recruitment is proving difficult. Maybe your production line has increased in speed, but your palletising process hasn’t kept up. Or perhaps a health and safety review has highlighted manual palletising as a risk.
If any of these sound familiar, your business could be ready to automate.
Here are five clear signs it’s time to invest in a cobot palletiser.
1. Manual Palletising Is Causing Injuries or Near Misses
Manual palletising involves repetitive lifting of heavy boxes, trays and bundles, making it one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal injuries in manufacturing.
If your business is experiencing:
- Back injuries
- Shoulder strain
- Manual handling incidents
- Frequent near misses
then your current process may no longer be sustainable.
A cobot palletiser removes the repetitive lifting entirely, improving workplace safety while reducing the risk of costly injury claims.
Benefits
- Better compliance with health and safety requirements
- Improved employee safety
- Reduced manual handling risks
- Lower injury-related costs
2. Your Production Line Has Outgrown Your Team
If your conveyor is producing products faster than operators can palletise them, your business is already losing valuable production capacity.
Unlike manual labour, a cobot palletiser delivers:
- Consistent performance
- Repeatable pallet patterns
- No fatigue during long shifts
- Reliable operation around the clock
The LVP CPF-10 can operate at up to 10 cycles per minute in industrial robot mode, providing dependable end-of-line automation regardless of staffing levels.
3. You Have Frequent Product Changeovers
Traditional robot palletisers often required lengthy reprogramming whenever products changed.
Modern collaborative robots eliminate this challenge.
Using the FANUC CRX teach pendant, operators can quickly create or adjust pallet patterns without specialist programming knowledge.
This makes cobot palletisers ideal for businesses with:
- Mixed-case palletising
- Multiple product sizes
- Short production runs
- Regular packaging changes
Instead of hours of downtime, changeovers can often be completed in minutes.
4. You Don’t Have Space for a Traditional Robot Cell
Many manufacturers assume automation requires a large factory footprint.
Traditional industrial robot palletisers often need:
- Safety fencing
- Access gates
- Buffer zones
- Large operating areas
Collaborative palletisers offer a far more compact alternative.
The LVP CPF-10 uses a significantly smaller footprint and can operate using safety scanners rather than full perimeter fencing, making it an excellent solution for facilities where floor space is limited.
Ideal for
- Manufacturing facilities upgrading existing equipment
- Smaller factories
- Existing production lines
- Space-constrained warehouses
5. You’re Running Manual Palletising Across Multiple Shifts
If operators are manually palletising products across two or three shifts every day, labour costs quickly become one of your biggest operational expenses.
A cobot palletiser works continuously without:
- Breaks
- Sick leave
- Shift premiums
- Fatigue
For many multi-shift manufacturers, the return on investment becomes straightforward once labour savings are calculated.
What Happens Next?
LVP Automation follows a structured process to ensure every palletising system matches your production requirements.
1. Application Review
Your production process is assessed, including:
- Product type
- Case dimensions
- Product weight
- Pallet configuration
- Line speed
2. System Specification
The correct solution is selected based on your operation, including:
- Single or twin pallet stations
- Gripper selection
- Safety system
- Production requirements
3. Design & Build
Every system is designed and built at LVP Automation’s facility in Finglas, Dublin, ensuring quality control from start to finish.
4. Installation & Commissioning
The completed system is installed on-site, fully commissioned and handed over to your team with operator training.
5. Ongoing Support
LVP Automation provides comprehensive after-sales support throughout Ireland and the UK, helping keep your palletising system operating efficiently for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size production line is a cobot palletiser suitable for?
Cobot palletisers are ideal for small and medium-sized manufacturers operating up to 10 cycles per minute, while also providing flexibility for larger facilities with multiple production lines.
Can a cobot palletiser handle mixed-case palletising?
Yes.
The CPF-10 supports multi-pick grippers and can easily be programmed for different pallet patterns, making it ideal for operations handling a wide range of products.
Does LVP Automation supply and support cobot palletisers across Ireland?
Yes.
LVP Automation designs, builds, installs and supports cobot palletiser systems from its headquarters in Finglas, Dublin, serving customers throughout Ireland and the UK.
Ready to Automate Your Palletising Process?
If manual palletising is slowing down your production line, now is the perfect time to explore a collaborative robotic solution.
LVP Automation designs, builds and commissions cobot palletiser systems tailored to your production requirements, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, increase throughput and reduce labour costs.
