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6 axis robot with new adjustable gripper for sand and gravel sacks

On January 8, 2013 / Latest, News, Recent projects / Comments Off

PACE Mechanical Handling recently replaced old ABB M94 robots for a new Motoman ES165D-100 6 axis robot with new adjustable gripper for palletizing sacks of sand and gravel.

PACE Mechanical Handling's new Motoman ES165D-100 6 axis robot with new adjustable gripper for palletizing sacks of sand and gravel.

Motoman ES165D-100 6 axis robot for sand and gravel palletising

More pack sizes, easier control

The company’s MD commented “Replacing the old robot was the best thing we could do, as the number of different size packs have increased over the years and the old robot could not keep up with the amount of bags we now pack. The larger touch screen gives us easy program changes and makes the new MOTOMAN a more user friendly robot system”.

Quick installation

“We are delighted as Pace Mechanical Handling Ltd installed and programmed the new robot within a week of delivery”.

PACE Mechanical Handling look forward to LAMMA 2013

On November 2, 2012 / Events, Latest, News / Comments Off

PACE Mechanical Handling are once again pleased to be showing at LAMMA 2013, the UK’s leading farm machinery equipment & services show.

The show, is now in its 32nd year, promises to be an exciting event with around 750 trade stands showing products and services from companies both large and small from the UK and overseas.

Visit Stand 330 to uncover the full benefits of robotics

PACE Mechanical Handling will be exhibiting the range of potato bagging and weighing and sack closing equipment along with the robot palletizers. PACE’s MD, Nick Cesare, comments “We are looking forward to promoting our fabulous range of new Motoman robots and will be pleased to discuss your requirements and demonstrate the attractive cost benefits that robotics can make to your business.”

We look forward to welcoming you to Stand 330, LAMMA 2013.

Visit the 32nd LAMMA Show – LAMMA 2013

Wednesday January 16th 2013 and Thursday January 17th 2013
Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground, Winthorpe
Newark. Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY
www.lammashow.co.uk

A successful show for PACE & Yaskawa at PPMA

On October 5, 2012 / Latest, News / Comments Off

A display of some of the latest handling robots brought many visitors to the joint exhibition stand of PACE Mechanical Handling and Yaskawa UK Ltd at the recently held PPMA show in Birmingham.

PACE, headed by Nick Cesare, is dedicated to designing and installing customised robotic handling systems for its customers using only new Yaskawa, Motoman range of robots.

PACE delighted with MOTOMAN range of robots

Nick comments, “We’ve had many enquiries during the show and the collaboration between Yaskawa and ourselves has been very important for us by enabling our customers to see that PACE is endorsed by a company that supplies robots for numerous prestigious industries including automotive and aerospace. The reliability of the robot is paramount and we are delighted with both the technological advancements and support that MOTOMAN range of robots provide for us. They are helping our business thrive in a competitive marketplace.”

Nick Cesare of PACE Mechanical Handling Ltd (right) and Colin Jakes of Yaskawa Motoman Robotics (left)

Yaskawa value and support spirited companies such as PACE

Colin Jakes, Regional Sales Manager at Yaskawa UK, remarked that PACE is an active, dynamic company and as robots handling systems is its core business activity Yaskawa are more than happy to offer support in many different ways.

Colin added “As a design and manufacturing company Yaskawa has been producing robots since the early 1970’s with a current production capability of 2000+ robots per month from its HQ Japan to the global markets.

We value and support spirited companies such as PACE, and PPMA is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with our suppliers, and the networking opportunities are immense. We look forward to another successful year working alongside PACE.”

Palletising systems and pick and place robots on show at PPMA 2012

On September 25, 2012 / Events, Latest, News / Comments Off

Visit PACE Mechanical Handling and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, in collaboration on Stand D74 at the PPMA Show currently on at the NEC, Birmingham.

Nick Cesare of PACE Mechanical Handling Ltd (right) and Colin Jakes of Yaskawa Motoman Robotics (left)

Exciting new products are on show as PACE display the latest 6 axis robot palletising system alongside two of Motoman’s pick and place robots with vision systems. The stand is hosted by Nick Cesare of PACE Mechanical Handling and Colin Jakes of Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, who will be very happy to fully explain the huge benefits of mechanical handling, including both palletising and pick and place systems.

Nick Cesare commented “One of our aims at the show is to impart knowledge about the ease of use and affordability of robotic palletising to companies who have not considered a mechanical handling solution for their particular set-up. I think a lot of visitors will be delighted to see how a robotic solution can speed up productivity and save costs at the same time.”

The PPMA Show runs from 25th until 27th September 2012, NEC, Birmingham.

Second use robots now available.

On September 24, 2012 / Latest, News / Comments Off

During the last 6 years PACE have sold and installed over 65 used ABB robot palletises. We are now pleased to announce that we have taken on the agency for supply of new Yaskawa Motoman robots.

We have recently supplied new Motoman Robots to replace the ABB robot palletisers and therefore we now have some used robot palletising systems available for sale. These systems can be used for palletising most products, from potato sacks to sand and gravel. All electrics in the PACE panel have been upgraded to the latest health and safety specifications and the ABB robot has been fully serviced. The following options are available:

Option 1
ABB Robot irb6400 m94 with panel
PACE Panel with HMI display
Single Cell system 1 pallet
Gripper
Pickup conveyor
Elevator
Guarding and light curtains
Installation and delivery
12 months warranty
£48,995.00 + Vat

Option 2
ABB Robot irb6400 m94 with panel
PACE Panel with HMI display
Twin Cell system 2 pallets
Gripper
Pickup conveyor
Elevator
Guarding and light curtains
Installation and delivery
12 months warranty
£55,995.00 + Vat

Terms & conditions apply. This offer is limited to availability. For more information contact Mr. Nick Cesare

We also manufacture sack weighing and filling machines and automatic sack closing equipment (contact PACE for more information).

Call in and visit us at PPMA 2012, 25–27 September

On August 24, 2012 / Events, Latest, News / Comments Off

PACE Mechanical Handling Ltd look forward to meeting new and existing customers on Stand No: D74 at the NEC, Birmingham in September. The PPMA Show is a complete production line event and PACE are exhibiting the very latest of their new range of Motoman robotic palletising systems.

The Motoman systems, produced by leading Japanese company Yaskawa, are used for palletising sacks, cartons, crates or any object which requires placement onto a pallet, including chemicals, aggregates, rubber & plastics, food & manufacturing. PACE custom-build a bespoke solution to suit the application and the clients particular requirements regarding space and working schedules.

Articulated arm robot for greater flexibility
Sales Director Nick Cesare adds “These are exciting times for PACE. Right now, improving palletising with a new state-of-the-art articulated arm robot couldn’t be easier. With less moving parts than conventional systems plus the added flexibility when palletising different size objects proves an appealing solution for many clients demands”.

If you’d like to discuss a new system with Nick please call on 01775 630 900 or email sales@robotpalletizing.co.uk.

For more information about PPMA 2012 visit the PPMA website

PACE team up with YASKAWA MOTOMAN robots

On August 24, 2012 / News / Comments Off

A visit to Japan to the Robot Expo “IREX” last year. It made sense to sign up with Motoman Robots. With a wide range of models and producing 2000 robots per month we needed a supplier with the understanding of the palletizing market. With the latest software, programing and integration becomes a lot simpler.

Out with the old in with the new

On August 24, 2012 / News / Comments Off

The used robots with their inability to keep up with today’s hardware/software methods and their lack of reliability, made it a good time for us to move up to the new robot market.

With a new Motoman robot you can eliminate down time increase efficiency and throughput and has the ability with off line maintenance.