Diseño de un sistema automatizado para el proceso de traslado de botellas en una planta de envasado.

Abstract

This thesis project involves the design of an automated system for transporting glass bottles in a packaging plant. Currently, this work is handled manually by forklift drivers and operators, resulting in downtime, safety risks, and potential damage to the product. Considering this problem, a solution is proposed based on the incorporation of a PLC-controlled manipulator equipped with inflatable grippers that safely and efficiently hold the containers. The system is designed to move the bottles from pallets to a conveyor belt that feeds the container-decorating machine. Its design integrates sensors, electric motors, and pneumatic devices, which are coordinated through a control scheme that improves process efficiency. This idea seeks to reduce the dependence of labor on repetitive tasks, increase the company's productivity, and improve workplace safety without compromising the integrity of the transported material.