Material Handling Robots Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency
Whether it's loading and unloading turning centers, transferring stamped parts between presses or picking candy from a conveyor belt and placing them in boxes, material handling robots are the way to go. Material handling robots can keep costs down because they can do the kind of tough jobs humans aren't suited for. They'll lift massive payloads -- the largest FANUC robot can carry more than 2,866 pounds (1,300 kilograms) at once -- and keep them within a few thousandths of an inch all day. They thrive in hot, noisy and dangerous places like foundries, forges and strip mills, never taking a break, vacation or sick leave. In fact, promotion is the leading cause of workplace injuries, costing employers millions of dollars each year. Using robots to automate material handling tasks creates a better environment for workers and protects employers from claims.