Piab Fork Palletizing Gripper Review: Specs, Price and Applications
The Piab Fork Palletizing Gripper uses stroking forks of 11.1 mm (7/16 in) solid stainless steel to pick products from a roller conveyor. The forks retract through a stationary stripper plate to place the product on the pallet.
It can lift single bags, multiple bags or cases at once, and pick and place pallets. Options include slip sheets, 1 to 3 bag infeed conveyors, a load building station, full-load discharge conveyor, guarding, automatic pallet dispenser and control panel.
Quick Verdict
The go-to style for products that cannot be gripped from the top, delivering a full palletizing cell around a robust fork tool.
Piab Fork Palletizing Gripper at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Tool type | Fork palletizing gripper |
Fingers | 11.1 mm (7/16 in) solid stainless steel |
Pick method | Stroking forks from roller conveyor |
Placement | Forks retract through stationary stripper plate |
Capacity | Single or multiple bags, or cases |
Pallet handling | Can pick and place pallets |
Options | Slip sheet; 1 to 3 infeed conveyors; complete cell |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Fork grippers support the product from underneath, which works for bags of almost any material and for open-top containers and trays that offer no top surface to grip.
When the forks retract through the stationary stripper plate, the plate holds the product in place so it lands exactly where intended on the pallet.
Stainless steel forks withstand harsh manufacturing environments and abrasive bags.
Integration and Selection
Design the roller conveyor pick station so forks can pass between rollers. Specify the number of infeed lines and cell components needed.
Size the robot for tool, multiple bags and pallets.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Agriculture | Palletizing feed and seed bags |
Chemicals | Handling sacks |
Food | Palletizing trays and totes |
Building materials | Palletizing cement bags |
Functional Uses
Bottom-supported palletizing
Multi-bag picking
Pallet handling
Complete palletizing cell
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Handles many bag materials
Picks open-top containers
Stainless forks
Full cell available
Limitations
Requires roller conveyor pick station
Large tool
Engineered system lead time
Who Should Consider the Piab Fork Palletizing Gripper?
The Fork Palletizing Gripper suits bag and container palletizing that needs bottom support.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Piab prices fork palletizing systems by configuration, options and quantity. Budget for the complete solution, including mounting, vacuum or air supply, valves, sensors and commissioning, rather than the component alone.
Further Reading
Piab Fork Palletizing Gripper FAQ
What are the forks made of?
11.1 mm (7/16 in) solid stainless steel.
How does it place products?
Forks retract through a stationary stripper plate.
Can it handle several bags?
Yes, single or multiple bags or cases.
Can it handle pallets?
Yes, it can pick and place pallets.
What bag materials suit it?
Kraft paper, polycarbonate, PVC-coated, woven mesh, cotton and more.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Piab.
