Liebherr | Rotary Loading System

RLS Rotary Loading System

Looking for a compact pallet handling system for automating just one or two machining centers? Then the RLS is the uncomplicated and space-saving solution for you.

Liebherr automation for flexible manufacturing

Pallet handling systems are constructed either as circular or linear storage systems. Whereas linear storage systems offer a large stock of parts for extensive unmanned manufacturing times and a large number of machines, round variants impress, above all, with their compact design. This is true of our Liebherr Rotary Loading System RLS, which has a high storage density and a small footprint. An RLS automates one to two machining centers and is therefore the ideal system solution for inexpensive entry into highly efficient manufacturing.

Compact

The setup station and the machine work area are arranged next to each other, reducing the paths of the operators and ensures a good overview.

Future-proof

If workloads change in the future, the rotary loading system is prepared. Storage locations can be expanded by integrating a rotary storage tower. If you wish to increase production capacity, a second machine can be connected. The ability to incorporate any desired machine contours in the RLS is an additional advantage, all components are pre-configured to accept these features.

Verified cost savings and capacity increase with our rotary loading system

The biggest advantage of automation with pallet handling is the reduction of unit costs. This results from the increase in machine utilization runtime up to 90% versus the 50% machine utilization runtime of machining centers without automation. Since you can now produce considerably more with the available machines, the unit costs fall dramatically by up to 40%.

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Animation of the rotary loading system RLS

Our setup station as a platform

The setup station is the interface between the operator and the manufacturing system. Here, workpieces are clamped onto the machine pallets. Ergonomics and ease of usability have first priority. In order to satisfy different requirements, Liebherr offers numerous setup station variants and additional functions expand the possibilities. An electric rotary axis relieves the burden on the operator and enables accessibility on all sides of the pallet; in addition, clamping hydraulics can be integrated.

Software integration for pallet handling systems

Production that organizes itself? Our software solutions for controlling flexible manufacturing systems make the impossible possible. As a link for all the interfaces, our cell control performs horizontal and vertical integration. This is how we support you along the entire value chain.

Flexible automation perfectly organized by means of order management

Order management is the core element of cell control. It ensures on-time production and, depending on the manufacturing strategy, just-in-time as well. The possibility of vertically integrating your ERP system enables orders to be generated directly according to your delivery times. The cell control then creates the appropriate work schedules, checks resources and guides the operator through the necessary steps.

Cell control: following the material flow step by step

After the cell control has determined the orders and subdivided them into task packages, it’s the operators turn to set up parts, organize resources and report back the status. The cell control conveniently ensures that nothing has been forgotten and all the deadlines have been met. The setup dialog with indications for workpiece clamping, for example, can be generated directly from the CAM.

Focus on process optimization

Are you not yet satisfied and do you want to enhance the productivity of your flexible manufacturing system even further? The cell control helps you to do so. Statistical evaluations enable conclusions to be drawn about optimization. In the event of malfunctions, you receive immediate information. Alarms are provided in real time in the desired channels this means you don't lose a second of your manufacturing capacity.

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RLS 800

Transport load max. - 800 kg
800 kg
Ø collision circle diameter* max. * - 600 / 800 mm
600 / 800 mm
Max. workpiece height (incl. pallet) - Unbegrenzt
Unbegrenzt
Max. machine pallet size - 400 x 400 mm / 500 x 500 mm
400 x 400 mm / 500 x 500 mm

RLS 1500

Transport load max. - 1,500 kg
1,500 kg
Ø collision circle diameter* max. * - 900 / 1,300 mm
900 / 1,300 mm
Max. workpiece height (incl. pallet) - Unbegrenzt
Unbegrenzt
Max. machine pallet size - 630 x 630 mm / 800 x 800 mm
630 x 630 mm / 800 x 800 mm

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