Automated
L-Rack Solution
with Robot Loading

systron-L-Rack-Robot-Loading

L-RACK SOLUTION

Efficient Glass Logistics with Automated L-Rack Loading

The automated L-Rack Solution from systron is designed for customers using standardized L-racks as an internal glass transport system. The modular loading system allows buffering of virtually any number of L-racks, ensuring a continuous material flow throughout production.

The L-racks are automatically positioned and transferred to the robot, which loads the systron machine fully automatically. Depending on the production setup, the robot can also operate a second machine in a face-to-face configuration, further increasing machine utilization and efficiency.

Depending on the automation concept, unloading can be carried out manually or fully automatically using smart solutions such as robotic unloading, storage systems, or harp rack solutions — enabling a fully automated loading and unloading process.

Benefits of the systron L-Rack Solution:

  • Modular system with high buffering capacity
  • Supports virtually unlimited L-rack buffering
  • Fully automated robot loading
  • Optional face-to-face operation of two machines
  • Multi-shift autonomous production without machine operator
  • Capacity increase of up to approx. 30%
  • Reduced handling and lower breakage risk
  • Precise glass movement for high process reliability
  • Compatible with storage, robotic unloading, and harp rack solutions

The systron L-Rack Solution enables efficient automation in flat glass processing — increasing productivity, optimizing workflow efficiency, and maximizing machine utilization.

L-rack loading system

A modular chain conveyor system provides buffering and continuous glass supply to the positioning unit.
L-racks are manually loaded and automatically transferred to the robot loading station – handling an unlimited number of trolleys efficiently and safely.

Technical data:

  • Max. L-rack weight: 1500 kg per L-rack | 3,307 lbs per L-rack
  • Max. transport speed: 50 mm / s | 1.97″ / s

L–rack positioning system

The positioning unit is based on a horizontally guided chain conveyor.
L-rack trolleys are automatically transferred from the loading system and precisely moved into the robot’s unloading position.

Technical data:

  • Max. L-rack weight: 1500 kg per L-rack | 3,307 lbs per L-rack
  • Max. transport speed: 50 mm / s | 1.97″ / s

Robot loading

Glass panes are automatically loaded by a robot equipped with Low-E compatible vacuum suction cups, directly from the L-rack trolley. Precise centering of the glass on the rack ensures reliable handling and positioning.

Technical data:

  • Customized configuration according to customer requirements
  • Max. glass size and weight depend on the selected systron processing centre and robot size

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increased profit
through automation
with our systron L-rack solution

Optionen

Plausibility Check

In the continuous process, the dimensions of panes are checked for validity at certain points with a linear measurement axis.

The pane dimensions are determined selectively and compared with a stored DXF file – for rectangles as well as for special shapes.

If there is a discrepancy, the further transport of the pane is stopped and a message is displayed.

Automatic Removal of the Cutouts

Cutouts with snap tabs are removed with the help of vacuum suction cups on a Kuka robot and stored in a definable position.

  • Minimum size of cutouts: 100mm x 150mm
  • Maximum size of cutouts: 1000mm x 1500mm
  • Maximum manipulation weight: 40 kg / cutout

Inspection Zone

Control section for optical inspection of the processed glass pane.

  • Variable conveyor speed up to 30m / min
  • Software implementation of the transport tables and the subsequent systems enables the panes to be transported automatically
  • Indirect LED lighting behind the glass pane enables work-friendly and fatigue-free visual quality control
  • Light intensity and color can be adjusted individually

Additional Operator Terminal

The additional operator terminal is placed at the inlet- or outlet-side. It is an exact mirroring of the respective main system operator terminal and increases the profitability of the machine, since working distances are shortened and operation is simplified.

Order management, tool parameters, system parameters, etc. can be viewed and adjusted if necessary. Safety-relevant functions such as acknowledging a safety area, manual mode and start of an automatic mode are only possible from the main terminal.

Any questions?

Please contact me now for further details!

Thomas Haan

Head of Sales

Inquiry

Please select the maximum dimensions of the panes to be processed: