Handling Robots

Suzhou Gulas Robot Automation Technology: an Innovative Handling Robots Manufacturer

Our team is a steel team with a common dream. Among them are thoughtful planners, experienced marketers, and strong leaders.

Variety of Products

We can manufacture handling robots, welding robots, grinding robots and other industrial robot automation system integration applications for customers. We can also provide customers with robot pipeline kits, robot positioners, robot sensors, robot positioning tracks, robot bases and other products.

Rich Market Experience

Our products are widely used in the fields of device intelligence and cloud services, electronic 3C, and medical industries. Our products have also received favor from overseas markets, such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and other countries and regions.

One-Stop Service

We provide digital one-stop solutions and undertake robot automation production line integration and transformation projects. Our one-stop service also includes industrial robot installation and commissioning, after-sales service and maintenance, etc.

Multiple Technical Certifications

We have obtained many patent certificates such as robot design and debugging engineer, electrical automation design and debugging engineer, mechanical design engineer, and IT engineer. Our company is also a member of the Suzhou Robot Association.

Palletizing Robots
High speed, high precision, and high stability; Adaptive acceleration, improving the lifespan of the robot, ensuring more reasonable acceleration of any trajectory and more efficient motion;
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1400mm Arm Length Handling Robot
1.Arm span 3 meters, load 105 kilograms.
2.Large workspace, fast running speed, high precision in repeated positioning, suitable for welding applications, with a wide range of applications.
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Large Load Six Axis Handling Robot
Large load six axis handling robot Product Description: Arm span: 2100mm Color: Red Number of joints: 6 Repetitive positioning accuracy: ± 0.05mm Power capacity: 5.9KVA After sales service:...
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Steel Pedal Palletizing Robot
Functional characteristics 1.Arm span 3 meters, load 105 kilograms. 2.Large workspace, fast running speed, high precision in repeated positioning, suitable for welding applications, with a wide...
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Robots For Material Handling
robots for material handling are an emerging robotics technology, and their product features mainly focus on the following aspects: 1. Efficiency. A handling robot is an automated robot that can...
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2000mm Arm Length Handling Robot
1.Arm span 2.2 meters, load 80 kilograms.
2.Large workspace, fast running speed, high precision in repeated positioning, suitable for welding applications, with a wide range of applications.
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4-axis Handling Robots
1.Exquisite and flexible structure, fast running speed, high transmission accuracy, and low noise.
2.The high rigidity arm design of the robot can achieve both high load and high speed in...
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6-axis Handling Robots
1.Adopting modular design, effectively reducing the failure rate of the entire machine.
2.Extremely refined design, convenient for use in narrow spaces.
3.The arm length is...
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Robot Palletizing Machine
High speed, high precision, and high stability; Adaptive acceleration, improving the lifespan of the robot, ensuring more reasonable acceleration of any trajectory and more efficient motion;
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Robot Pallet Wrapping Machine
High speed, high precision, and high stability; Adaptive acceleration, improving the lifespan of the robot, ensuring more reasonable acceleration of any trajectory and more efficient motion;
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Bag Palletizing Robot
1.Adopting modular design, effectively reducing the failure rate of the entire machine.
2.Extremely refined design, convenient for use in narrow spaces.
3.The arm length is...
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Pallet Wrapping Machine Robot
1.The overall structure of the robot is highly compact and lightweight, making it more lightweight and suitable, especially for smaller wrists, meeting more scenarios.
2.The robot has...
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Brief Introduction to Handling Robots

Handling robots are industrial robots used primarily in manufacturing plants to transport workpieces. They come in various forms, including vertically articulated robots, horizontally articulated robots (scalar robots), Cartesian robots, and parallel link robots. Handling robots offer consistent performance in repetitive tasks, lifting heavy objects effortlessly and operating continuously. The advent of human-collaborative robots has reduced the need for safety fences, allowing direct interaction between humans and robots. Recently, human-contact robots, which operate safely alongside humans without safety fences, have also gained prominence.

Benefits of Handling Robots

Lower Costs

Material handling robots will lower labor, material, and utility costs saving manufacturers a considerable amount of money. The handling robot can take on the workload equal to that of several workers meaning less personnel is needed. Factory robots mitigate errors reducing scrapped materials. They can also operate in dim lighting in hot or cold conditions, reducing utility costs of a factory.

Use Space More Efficiently

Industrial robotic arm can maximize floorspace. Their long reaches allow for higher stacking for greater product storage. Less personnel is needed on production floors as one handling robot can replace several workers. Some six axis robots can even be overhead or wall mounted saving floorspace.

Reduce Safety Risks

Automating material handling will reduce the safety risks employees face. Material handling robot manipulators reduce the chance of accidents. Workers will no longer need to do heavy lifting themselves, preventing stress injuries. Factories become more ergonomic with handling industrial robot arms.

Increase Productivity

Productivity will increase by automating material handling with robots. Robots operate at fast speeds and can operate for long periods of time. Cycle times decrease while throughput increases. Higher productivity helps manufacturers keep up with customer demand.

Increased Customer Satisfaction

With faster cycle times and higher productivity, customer satisfaction will increase. Orders can be fulfilled faster and will be accurate. The cost savings of robotic material handling can be passed on to consumers with more competitive prices for your products.

Higher-Value Roles

Automating material handling with robots does not mean a loss of jobs for workers. Material handling robots actually create more higher-value roles for employees. Employees will be needed to operate robotic manipulators. They can also transition into more critical roles within a production. Automated material handling may even help with employee recruitment as employers can offer better paying and desirable positions.

Better Quality

With the programmability and accuracy of robots quality will improve as mistakes will be reduced. Six axis robots can also be used for quality control measures such as inspection ensuring all defects are caught.

Greater Flexibility

Material handling manufacturing robot arms can automate multiple applications. The handling robot can automate part transfer, pick and place, and packaging. This gives manufacturers greater flexibility in their operations as robots can be used for multiple projects as well as easily adapt to product changes.

Shorter Lead Times

Faster cycle times mean shorter lead times for consumers. Products can be quickly manufactured and shipped which is ideal for today’s fast-paced consumer.

Handling Robots Technical Parameters

Model		GLS-RA18-25
Arm form		Vertical multi joint
Degree of Freedom of Action		6-axis
Maximum Load		25KG
Stroke	1-axis	Formal and Inverted-170°~170°, hanging-30°~30°
	2-axis	-60°~175°
	3-axis	-85°~145°
	4-axis	-190°~190°
	5-axis	-130°~130°
	6-axis	-360°~360°
Maximum speed	1-axis	170°/S
	2-axis	170°/S
	3-axis	200°/S
	4-axis	363°/S
	5-axis	350°/S
	6-axis	540°/S
Allowable torque	4-axis	52N.M
	5-axis	52N.M
	6-axis	30N.M
Allowable moment of inertia	4-axis	1.3kg.m²
	5-axis	1.3kg.m²
	6-axis	0.56kg.m²
Repeatability		±0.05mm
Maximum coverage		1835.6mm
Weight		250kg
Installation method		Floor standing, inverted, side mounted
Installation environment	ambient temperature	0~45℃
	relative humidity	20-80%
	Vibration	＜0.5G
	other	The installation site of the robot must be far away：Flammable or corrosive liquids, electrical interference sources

Application Examples of Handling Robots

Here are some examples of machine handling tasks that can be perfect for a handling robot:

Packing Products

A common material handling task is packing products for shipment or further processing. The task doesn’t add any value to the product itself. It is a classic “in-between” step. Robots are perfect for packing. They are flexible enough that you can seamlessly handle various types of products with the same robot.

Part Transfer

Many steps in a manufacturing process simply involve moving parts from one area in the facility to another. This is a boring task and is not a good use of people’s time. Robotic part transfer is an easy application to deploy and program, which makes this a very good first robotic task.

Holding Material in Place

Sometimes you simply require parts to be held in place while operations are carried out on them. The traditional approaches to this are to use a human or to create custom fixturing to keep the material steady. Robots can be easily programmed to handle multiple types of parts. They are often used for this type of task, for example, for holding parts in front of a painting machine.

Goods-to-person

This is the term used to describe the tasks of bringing parts or other units of material from a warehouse to the operator in an automated manner. Goods-to-person picking reduces unnecessary operator movements and avoids unproductive times.

Intralogistics

In production lines, it is common to find missing components required for manufacturing. A handling robot is able to supply each stage of the production line so that operators can continue with the process.

Handling

of hazardous material: the precision and advanced technology of a handling robot makes it capable of handling toxic, polluting or noxious material that poses a danger to humans.

Palletising

loading materials onto a pallet is a mechanical task that requires precision and consistency. It is one of the most automated applications in logistics environments because the repeatability rate of a robot handler significantly exceeds that of a human operator. In the case of mobile handlers, the robot can carry out the palletising task at one point in the warehouse and when it is finished, it can move to the location of the next pallet to be loaded or stop, if it has completed its mission. Thus, it is not necessary to bring the pallets to the robotic arm, but the process is reversed: the robot goes autonomously to the pallet.

Sorting

The development of advanced software is key for the manipulator robot to carry out a sorting application accurately and with no margin for error. In fact, it is one of the slowest tasks to be automated due to its complexity. Now, the level of technological development has reached a point that enables and guarantees efficiency. A mobile handling robot can classify different elements following a specific order or pattern, by means of Artificial Intelligence algorithms and other identification, vision and sensorisation systems.

Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Handling Robot

Applications

First of all, you must know which application will be performed by the robot. This criteria will initially guide you when choosing which kind of robot you need to buy. If you are looking for a compact pick and place robot, you may want to choose a Scara robot. If you are looking more at placing small objects at a fast rate, a Delta robot will suit you best. If your application needs to be done alongside human workers, a collaborative robot should be your robot of choice.

Robot Payload

The payload is the maximum load that the robot can carry in its working space. If you are looking to carry a part from one machine to another, you need to incorporate the part weight and the robot gripper weight into the payload.

Number of Axes

The quantity of axes on a robot is directly related with the its degree of freedom. If you are looking for a really straightforward application, such as pick and place from one conveyor to another, a simple 4 axis robot is enough. However, if your application needs to be executed in a small work space and the robot arm needs to twist and turn a lot, a 6 or 7 axis robot would be the best option. The number of axes is generally dependent on the application. You should take note that having too many axes is not a problem in terms of flexibility. In fact, if you will be moving the robot to another application in a couple of months, you may want to have more axes rather than not enough. The downside of having too many axes though, is that if you only need 4 axes, you will still need to program 2 supplementary axes for nothing.

Industrial Robot Reach

When looking at your target application, you should know what maximum distance the robot needs to reach. Selecting a robot is not all about the payload – it also needs to reach a certain distance. Every company gives the work envelope of the robot, therefore you can determine if the robot is suitable for a specific application. The maximum vertical reach for a robot is measured from the lowest point that the robot can reach (often under the robot base) to the maximum height that the wrist can go. The maximum horizontal reach is the distance from the center of the robot base to the farthest point the wrist can reach horizontally. You should also take a look at the different motion range (expressed in degrees). These specifications are quite different from one robot to another and can be very limiting for certain applications.

Repeatability

Once again, this factor depends on your application. The repeatability can be described as the capacity of the robot to reach the exact same position each and every time it completes a routine. Most of the time, the robot can repeat inside 0.5mm and sometimes even more. For example, if your robot is needed to build an electronic circuit board, you may want to have a super repeatable robot. If your application is quite rough, the industrial robot doesn't need to be that precise. This measure is expressed in plus or minus ‘’±’’ because of the 2D aspect. In fact, since the robot is not linear, the tool can be anywhere in the tolerance radius.

Speed

This criteria is relative to every user. In fact, it depends on the rate in which the job needs to be done. The spec sheets always express maximum speed, but you should know that all of the speeds can be reached between 0 and maximum speed. This motion unit is often in degrees/second. Some robot manufacturers incorporate the maximum acceleration rate.

Robot Mass

Robot mass is an important factor when designing a robot cell. If the industrial robot needs to be sitting on a custom bench or even on a rail, you may want to know its weight to design the corresponding support.

Brakes and Inertia

Basically every robot manufacturer provides information on the braking system on their robot. Some of robots have brakes on all axes and others don’t. To have a precise and repeatable position in the workspace, you need to have a sufficient number of brakes. The inertia of certain robot segments can be provided by the manufacturer. In fact, for designing security features this would be a plus. You may also notice the different applicable torques on the axis. For example, if your manoeuvre requires a certain amount of torque to complete the job properly, you need to check if the maximum torque applicable on the axis is correct. If it is not correct, the robot may shut down due to an overload.

IP Rating

Depending on where you want your robot to work you may need to achieve a certain Ingress Protection rating or IP rating. In fact, if the robot works with nutrition related products, laboratory tools, medical tools or in highly flammable environments, the IP ratings will be different. This criteria is an international norm and you obviously need to verify if your application needs a certain protection or if you can use a local rating. Some manufacturers provide the same robot with different IP ratings depending on where the robot needs to work.

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Handling Robots

Your staff should be trained on how to maintain the robots and troubleshoot common errors and be prompt when reporting any issues or malfunctions. In order to prevent any issues with your robotic systems, there are a number of preventative maintenance tips that you should follow for your industrial robots:

*Inspect and test the systems regularly for damaged or faulty parts as they should be replaced as soon as possible.

*Make sure the robots are connected to a stable and reliable power source, and the electrical components and connections should be checked and cleaned periodically.

*Check cables and connectors regularly for any signs of damage, such as cuts, cracks, corrosion or loose connections.

*Keep the robots clean, dry, free of debris, and away from sources of extreme heat, humidity and corrosive chemicals.

*Wrapping the robot arm and exposed equipment in a plastic protective sleeve when working in environments that expose them to liquids or adhesives.

*Regularly inspect any sensors and safety mechanisms such as light curtains are clean and working correctly.

*Follow the robot’s maintenance guidelines in areas such as lubrication, cleaning, calibration and inspection.

*Lubricate any joints and bearings of the robots to reduce friction and wear and tear.

*Keep a record of the maintenance history and any issues or errors encountered with the robots.

10 Key Principles of Material Handling Robot Systems

Your technology can be an effective material handling system when it functions in accordance with the following 10 elements/principles:

Planning

Planning is of the essence to eliminate any confusions, bottlenecks, or injuries when materials are being handled. Material handling systems reduce your vulnerability to risk by helping you plan the movement, storage, and dispatch of goods in a seamless and clear manner. In particular, industrial material handling systems allow teams to collaborate with each other during every stage of the handling process, ensuring there is flow in operations.

Work

Mistakes and accidents increase on-site when the amount of work in material handling is really high. When you plan effectively, the amount of work to be done also reduces because you can easily allocate tasks as necessary. Material handling systems can help you identify the different activities that need to be done and the paths/tools that need to be used to handle materials.

Standardization

Problems can occur in material handling when there is no consensus or a standard on which the company can use to complete work and measure performance. Industrial material handling systems allow us to standardize the way in which materials are handled, ensuring there is lesser scope for goods getting lost or spoiled. Additionally, standardized handling reduces wastage of time and resources, thereby increasing company productivity. One major benefit of material handling systems is that although they offer standardization, they give enough flexibility to users to ensure they are not boxed into an inefficient material handling process.

Unit Load

A “unit load” refers to a specific load of goods, which can be moved as a single unit. For example, you have 5000 boxes of cereal to store in a different part of the warehouse. Let’s say you are able to fit 500 boxes on one pallet. These 500 on a pallet are called the unit load. Effective material handling systems give you the tools needed to create smart unit loads that reduce employee effort, prevent accidents, and save operational time.

Ergonomics

In a manual material handling process, employees are expected to do a set of repetitive tasks that can cause injuries due to overuse of specific parts of the body. For example, continuously bending down to pick up a box to load a van. Ergonomics is the process of creating a material handling system that offers a comfortable and safe work environment for employees, preventing injuries, and disabilities. Material handling systems can eliminate certain tasks or make them easier, making the overall process more ergonomic. Here, your system will not only help ease physically strenuous tasks but also reduce mental fatigue as well.

System Integration

System integration refers to bringing together various activities in the supply chain into one single system to improve productivity. A material handling system will merge a variety of material handling activities so they occur seamlessly. These systems will allow you to determine how resources are allocated, what transport flow is best for the company, and how information is shared across departments during production and processing.

Automation

Manual material handling isn’t always feasible. This is where automation helps. An effective material handling system can reduce the amount of menial labor to be performed in a task. By automating certain tasks, you’ll be able to dispatch your employees to those activities where their skills will add value. Automation also improves the quality of work done because it is devoid of human fatigue and error.

Space Utilization

Many people lack the spatial skills necessary to judge, just with a single look, how best to utilize warehouse space. This is where material handling systems help. They give us the ability to reduce clutter and bottlenecks by optimizing the space available. You will also be able to know if the inventory you carry is too much and if you can stagger the arrival of inventory according to space availability and order rate. These systems allow us to chart pathways and vehicular routes, which reduce the distance that goods need to travel, to reach the various material handling hubs. Here, material handling systems also make your worksite accessible for differently-abled workers by managing space smartly.

Sustainability

Many of our natural resources are close to depletion or destruction today. Companies need to be mindful of their carbon footprint and try to reduce their ecological impact. This is one of the major objectives of material handling systems. These systems empower companies with the tools they need to use their materials carefully, so there is no waste. They also offer solutions for material reuse, recycling, and disposal in such a way that there is no risk of contamination, spillage, explosions, and so on.

Life Cycle Cost

Finally, at the end of the day, your company should recover the investment you have made in the entire process without incurring additional expenses. This can only happen when you achieve a high level of operational efficiency and productivity. By partnering with the right integration team you can trust to implement the above points, material handling robot systems allow you to maximize your life cycle returns at the lowest of costs.

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FAQ

Q: Why we should to consider safety during handling robots?

A: They present a danger to workers around them, particularly when employees have to interact with a robot during programming, maintenance, testing, setup or adjustment. While employee safety is the main concern, robots are just as much a danger to a business's bottom line as they are to workers.

Q: How robots can used for part handling?

A: Material handling (MH) makes use of the robot's simple capability to transport objects. By fitting the robot with an appropriate end of arm tool (e.g. gripper), the robot can efficiently and accurately move product from one location to another.

Q: What do material handling robots do?

A: Material handling is a critical process that links the broader manufacturing process together. For instance, material handling tasks can occur on the same machine. Specifically, a robot or operator might need to reorient a part partway through a process. Alternatively, a component must be transported from one station to another. Material handling is the process of moving these parts from where they are to where they need to be.

Q: Which industries use material handling robots?

A: You can find material handling robots in almost any industry. As a common task for manufacturers, it’s hard to find an industry that doesn’t utilize material handling robots. Popular areas for these robots include: aerospace, automotive, welding, metal, plastics, food and beverage, logistics, retail, pharmaceuticals.

Q: How can robots automate material handling tasks?

A: Material handling can be a mundane and repetitive task when performed manually. Unfortunately, this can lead to employees feeling unfulfilled or disengaged at work, leading to poor performance and low morale. Such tasks are often good candidates for automation, so it’s no surprise that material handling tasks are among the most common automated manufacturing applications. In fact, this set of tasks is often the first target for automation by manufacturers new to robotics.

Q: What is the role of robotics in warehouse material handling?

A: Warehouse robotics automates the handling, picking, sorting, and replenishment of products with precision, thus guaranteeing high levels of accuracy in order fulfillment and warehousing operations.

Q: What impacts do robots have on warehouse operations?

A: Robots improve warehouse performance by streamlining processes, increasing accuracy, reducing cycle times, optimizing inventory management, and enabling faster order fulfillment. They can work 24/7 without fatigue, handle repetitive tasks with precision, and provide real-time data insights for better decision-making.

Q: How do robots help in manufacturing?

A: Some manufacturers use robotics to automate repetitive, menial tasks such as material handling and assembly. Industrial robots can typically complete these tasks faster and improve repeatability and quality. Common use cases of repetitive or fixed automation include: material handling.

Q: How are robots changing the manufacturing industry?

A: Some of the key ways that robotics are transforming manufacturing processes include: Robots are capable of handling hazardous and toxic materials with precision and care. This means they can perform dangerous tasks in certain environments that are unsafe for human workers.

Q: How do robots affect supply chain management?

A: Robotics and automation have been making their way into various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and warehousing to transportation and last-mile delivery. These technologies offer numerous benefits, such as increased efficiency, reduced error rates, and improved safety conditions.

Q: How do industrial robotic systems improve safety in manufacturing?

A: For example, material handling robots keep workers at a safe distance away from hot workpieces after an operation, as well as sharp edges. In cutting and welding operations with robots, workers don't have to make direct contact with tools or workpieces, lessening the chances of an industrial accident.

Q: How do robots affect the environment in manufacturing?

A: Industrial robots improve the clean technology level and energy efficiency of coal combustion, reducing pollutant emissions in front-end production. Industrial robots also monitor the energy consumption and sewage discharge in the production process in real time.

Q: How do robots affect production?

A: Industrial robots can help reduce total manufacturing costs by 20% to 60% by reducing production lead times and increasing total productivity. Additionally, the use of robots can result in decreased operating and energy costs, contributing to a higher return on investment (ROI).

Q: Where are industrial robots often used in manufacturing?

A: Common industrial applications of robots include welding, dispensing, assembling and disassembling, packaging, labelling, quality assurance, lifting, handling and more. Having robots perform these tasks improves the precision, speed, and efficiency of the tasks.

Q: What and how big of a role does robotics play in manufacturing?

A: Robotics in manufacturing provides solutions that keep operations efficient, safe and accurate, so employees can focus on innovation and other processes that lay the groundwork for growth and success.

Q: How do robots improve quality?

A: One of the primary pros of integrating robotics into manufacturing is improved accuracy. Robots are precise and consistent, meaning that they can be programmed to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy. This leads to a reduction in errors and rework, and a higher quality of finished products.

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