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RB1200 Cobot Palletizer Reduces Footprint by 60% and Cuts Costs by 50% with Automated Palletizing

Case-study

11/10/2022

RB1200 cobot palletiser operating on a factory floor, demonstrating compact footprint_cropped

Industry

Food & Commodities

Application

Palletizing

Robot Solution

OMRON Cobots

Transforming end-of-line operations for FMCG producers with mobile, flexible automation

For many fast-moving consumer goods producers and small to medium-sized enterprises, traditional palletizers present significant obstacles—taking up valuable floor space, requiring complex setup, and lacking flexibility for changing production needs. Automated palletizing often seemed out of reach for smaller facilities, where adaptability and cost are key.

To address these challenges, Reeco Automation, working with OMRON as a Solution Partner in the UK, developed the RB1200 cobot palletizer. With no need for extensive guarding or heavy infrastructure, the RB1200 occupies just 2.2 x 3.2 meters—a footprint 60% smaller than conventional systems—and costs up to 50% less.

Agile and efficient, the RB1200 can be repositioned between lines in minutes with a standard pump truck, and operators can easily reconfigure pallet patterns using Reeco’s EasyStack visual software—no programming expertise required. Installation is fast, typically two to three weeks, and built-in safety features ensure smooth operation alongside staff. The standardized platform and universal end-effector handle over 90% of box-based products, while custom tooling is available for special applications.

With a 10 kg payload and 12 picks per minute, the RB1200 offers reliable, cost-effective palletizing for smaller producers. By removing barriers to automation, it enables businesses to maximize space, respond quickly to demand, and achieve fast returns—making automated palletizing a practical solution for facilities of any size.

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“The cobot palletiser is an off-the-shelf, market-ready solution that represents great value for money, with no hidden costs in design or engineering. Leasing options and a fixed service contract are also available, making next-generation, end-of-line automation a reality for FMCG producers of all sizes,” — Reeco Managing Director Llewelyn Rees

Results at a glance:

60% smaller footprint compared to conventional robot palletizers
Up to 50% lower purchase cost
Installation and commissioning in 2–3 weeks
Easy redeployment between lines for maximum flexibility
Universal end-effector handles 90%+ of box-based products
No programming skills required for pallet pattern changes
10 kg payload and 12 picks per minute cycle time
Safe operation with integrated optical laser scanners

Flexible automation for end-of-line palletizing

OMRON’s collaboration with Reeco Automation and the RB1200 cobot palletizer shows how flexible palletizing automation can help FMCG producers boost productivity, save space, and adapt quickly to changing demands. If you’re interested in improving your palletizing operations or want to explore automation options, let’s have a conversation.