Overview

• • The KUKA KR 240 R3200 PA is a five-axis palletizing robot from the QUANTEC series, rated for a 240 kg payload with a maximum reach of 3195 mm.
• • Pose repeatability of ±0.06 mm to ISO 9283 keeps layer patterns and pallet footprints aligned even when the arm works at full extension.
• • A palletizing wrist with coupled A4 and A5 motion carries layers, cartons and bags without the cost and bulk of a full six-axis wrist.
• • Axis speeds of 105 °/s on A1, 101 °/s on A2, 107 °/s on A3 and 242 °/s on A6 support high cycle rates on fast end-of-line lines.
• • The arm accepts a 50 kg supplementary load for vacuum plates, layer grippers and fork tooling while the rotating column and link arm carry no extra load.
• • IP65 protection on both the arm and the wrist, together with a 0 to 55 °C ambient range, suits dusty carton rooms and warm beverage halls.
• • A floor-mounted design with an 830 × 830 mm footprint and roughly 1103 kg total weight keeps civil works and cell layout predictable.
• • The KUKA KR C4 controller manages palletizing patterns, conveyor handshakes and safety logic, and connects to line PLCs through standard fieldbus options.

Specifications

Advantages

Heavy Payload Across a 3195 mm Envelope

• • 240 kg rated payload combined with 3195 mm reach lets one robot serve two pallet positions plus an infeed conveyor from a single floor location.
• • A 50 kg supplementary arm load covers most layer grippers, vacuum plates and bag tooling without derating the main payload.
• • Coupled A4 and A5 palletizing wrist motion keeps the layer flat and square on the pallet at high speed.
• • ±0.06 mm pose repeatability holds stack quality on tall pallets where small deviations compound over many layers.

High Cycle Rates for End of Line

• • A1 speed of 105 °/s and A6 speed of 242 °/s shorten the pick and place leg of every cycle on high-volume lines.
• • Five-axis kinematics remove the extra wrist joints that palletizing does not use, cutting moving mass and cycle time.
• • The KR C4 controller runs proven palletizing pattern software, so new layer layouts are configured instead of reprogrammed.
• • Integrated conveyor tracking and pattern generation reduce the engineering hours needed to commission a new line.

Built for Dust, Heat and Long Service

• • IP65 protection on the arm and wrist allows washdown-adjacent cleaning in food and beverage plants.
• • Operation from 0 to 55 °C covers most unheated warehouses and warm end-of-line halls without extra cooling.
• • A rigid QUANTEC structure with an 830 × 830 mm footprint resists the reaction forces of heavy layer handling.
• • KR C4 diagnostics and KUKA service coverage keep spare part availability predictable over a long production life.

Applications

• • Layer palletizing of shrink-wrapped trays, cartons and crates in food and beverage end-of-line areas.
• • Bag palletizing for flour, feed, fertilizer and cement sacks where 240 kg payload covers multi-bag layer grippers.
• • Depalletizing of empty containers, cans and glass bottles at line entry with pattern recognition from upstream sensors.
• • Case packing and repacking lines where the robot transfers product between conveyors and pallets.
• • Building material handling for bricks, blocks and tile boxes at high cycle rates.
• • Cold-chain and warehouse palletizing where tall stacks must stay square to the millimetre.
• • Bag-in-box and pail handling in chemical and liquid filling plants.
• • Contract packing and third-party logistics lines that switch layer patterns several times per shift.

FAQ

What payload and reach does the KR 240 R3200 PA offer?

The palletizer is rated for a 240 kg payload at a maximum reach of 3195 mm, with an additional 50 kg supplementary load permitted on the arm for grippers, vacuum plates and layer tooling.

Why does this palletizer have only five axes?

Palletizing needs position and orientation around the vertical axis, not full six-axis dexterity. The KR 240 R3200 PA uses a palletizing wrist with coupled A4 and A5 motion, which reduces cost and keeps the wrist compact and rigid under heavy layer loads.

How accurate is the robot over a full shift?

Pose repeatability is +/-0.06 mm measured to ISO 9283, which keeps layer patterns and pallet footprint alignment consistent even at full arm extension with a heavy layer gripper.

What protection rating and ambient range apply?

Both the robot and the wrist are rated IP65 to IEC 60529, and the arm is released for 0 to 55 C ambient temperature, so it tolerates dusty carton lines and warm end-of-line areas without an enclosure.

Which controller is used and how does it integrate?

The robot is driven by the KUKA KR C4 controller, which handles palletizing patterns, conveyor handshakes and safety signals, and connects to line PLCs and vision systems through standard fieldbus options.

How do I get a quotation for a complete palletizing cell?

Contact us with carton size and weight, layer pattern, pallet type, required cycles per minute and available floor space. We confirm gripper concept, guarding, controller configuration, delivery schedule and shipping terms.