A great example of what collaboration can achieve is found in a recent installation we completed at Snak King’s Freeport, Illinois, facility. Snak King, a leading manufacturer of both private label and branded snacks, was looking to automate their palletizing operations. Snak King initially reached out to Brenton for their input, but after reviewing the […]
End of Arm Tooling
End-of-line packaging needs are available and include end of arm tooling solutions. The custom end of arm tooling (EOAT) are designed for specific applications. Custom integrated systems are designed to optimize operations and increase overall efficiency. These systems are streamlined, customizable, and reliable.
Launching the NEW Robotic Tire Painter
Brenton’s story began 29 years ago when a team of RAM Center (current Brenton) employees developed a custom code for their tire painter application that would put them on the map. This solution featured a multi-axis articulated robot controlled by a third party robotic control pendent. The pendent was then integrated into the HMI. The […]
Securely Packing Tipsy Tottles with Hybrid Technology
“Tottle” is an industry word for a type of bottle that can sit on the cap end. Examples of this include ketchup or shampoo. While a “bottle” sits on its “bottom” and has a cap at the top, a “tottle” sits on its “top,” which is also the cap. Tottles present a packaging challenge, because in order […]
End-of-Arm Tooling: The key to versatility in your packaging process
Plants want more versatility in their packaging process, and flexible, intelligent EOAT is one way to get it. EOAT stands for end-of-arm tooling and it refers to a variety of options, from servo grippers and hybrid tooling to advanced tool changeover that are available to robot users. When creating a robotic packaging line to handle […]