EPIQ robotic solution to streamline and optimize bale destacking for pulper feeding

EPIQ Machinery, a Canada-based company in heady-duty handling solutions, has redesigned its Automated Bale Robotic Destacker, a fully automated equipment solution to better manage the blending  of different fiber types for pulper feeding. This solution follows pre-programmed sequences, requiring fewer machines and increasing operational efficiency.

The system is 100% electric and pneumatic, eliminating the need for hydraulics, and offers several key benefits for the pulp and paper industry:

• Faster operations with greater consistency and reduced fiber disintegration time.
• High flexibility, enabling the use of a wide range of fiber recipes.
• Fully programmable to adapt to various production needs.
• Minimal footprint, making it easy to retrofit into existing building layouts.
• Enhanced efficiency and precision by reducing human error.
• Remote and on-site technical support available from EPIQ’s expert team.

 

The Automated Bale Robotic Destacker features a floor-mounted, multi-axis robot with a custom-designed end effector that handles bale stacks of one to six units. The system is easy to maintain and designed to bring the clamping tool within safe human reach for routine service.

This solution supports up to five fiber species across five stack lanes, all feeding into one robotic destacker. It stands out for its ability to pick bales from the top of any stack offering a unique, efficient, and adaptable approach even in space-constrained facilities.

With proven results in consistency, speed, and customization, EPIQ’s solution is positioned to meet the growing demands of modern pulp processing and support smarter, more flexible production environments.