Description
The SackBot Series 100 for bag emptying — precision, cleanliness, and safety serving your productivity.
The SackBot range offers robotic solutions for bag handling using vacuum or grippers, designed to feed cracking hoppers and supply your processes.
The SackBot Series 100 range, which includes the models SackBot 100 cut X, SackBot 100 cut F, SackBot 100 cut R, and SackBot 100 cut M, has been designed to meet the modern challenges of bag handling and emptying in the most demanding industrial environments.
Whether dealing with fine powders, granular products, or complex materials, the SackBot Series 100 robots stand out for their precision, efficiency, and ability to integrate seamlessly into various production lines.
From processing plastic pellets to fine and difficult powders, each model provides a tailored response to the specific needs of manufacturers, helping to improve productivity, reduce risks for operators, and ensure optimal continuity of production flows.
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The SackBot Series 100, a robotic solution designed to boost your industrial performance

A complete range of robots for diverse needs
Designed to handle the most complex powders and various types of bags, this robot features cutting and emptying technology that ensures consistent and flawless results.
The Series 100 offers 4 different cutting models to suit your specific requirements:
- Cut X Series: Fixed cross-cutting blades – ideal for granular products
- Cut F Series: Single fixed cutting blades – ideal for free-flowing sensitive products
- Cut R Series: Rotary disc cutting blades – ideal for tough bag materials
- Cut M Series: Mobile blades on guiding units – ideal for maximizing bag opening and reducing retention zones
Thanks to its various cutting systems, the SackBot 100 is capable of handling a wide range of bags and powders, including those with hygroscopic or compact properties.

A wide range of compatible bags
Equipped with gripping claws, the SackBot’s handling head can manage jute bags, which cannot be handled by vacuum due to their material properties:

The robots integrate gripping systems adapted to the diverse needs of production lines.
Variants | Pallet detection method | Associated applications |
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System A:
- Autonomous operation using pre-programmed palletizing layouts.
- Strategic range allowing manipulation of up to 4 different pallets.
System B:
3D vision technology for precise detection of bags on pallets, even on uneven layers — reducing errors and increasing operation quality.
3D Vision System, a solution tailored to all your needs
The SackBot 100 and SackBot 200 series robots are equipped with an intelligent 3D vision system that analyzes the layer of bags on your pallets in real time.
Advantages of the 3D vision solution:
- Detection of the exact position of the bags
- Efficient picking of bags, even in irregular arrangements
- Over 100 possible selection criteria for bag identification (colors, patterns, 3D shapes, depth, etc.)
- System capable of identifying bags from different brands and selecting only the desired ones
- 2D bag analysis possible using distinguishing criteria to ensure proper orientation — e.g., MiniSlit feeding (see SackBot 200 Series)
Customer Benefits with the SackBot Series 100
Protected Operators
By handling bags automatically, SackBot eliminates the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) related to manual bag handling by operators.
Reduced Operational Costs
By automating repetitive tasks, the SackBot Series 100 minimizes the risk of human error, thereby reducing maintenance and safety-related costs while increasing overall profitability. Its high-performance 3D vision system enables adaptation to all types of situations.
A Flexible Solution for Complex Environments
The SackBot Series 100 is capable of handling a wide variety of bags and powders, even those with challenging properties. Equipped with multiple cutting systems, its versatility ensures easy adaptation to your needs, regardless of your industry.
Guaranteed Compliance and Hygiene
SackBot can be equipped with an integrated dust extraction system. With its hygienic design, it ensures a clean, safe working environment that complies with international regulations.
Increased Productivity
With the SackBot Series 100, your teams can process a wide variety of bags and powders without interruption. This efficiency gain leads to reduced downtime and a significant increase in production rates.
Available Options
Confined Hopper for Powdered Products | Stretch Film Removal Machine | Linear Axis |
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Prevents dust dispersion. Possible connection to a dust extraction system. |
Automatically removes |
Allows the robot to move on an additional axis, up to 12m. |
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Cutting Hopper – Cross Blade
The automatic bag handling unit enables robotic picking of bags from a pallet and their emptying into a receiving hopper.

Vacuum Bag Gripping Unit
Vacuum bag gripping unit equipped with:
- Rectangular suction cup
- Pneumatic clamp
- Side channel vacuum pump - 3.3 kW
- Safety filter and relief valve
- Set of hoses

Bag cracking unit
Static spike used for the automatic opening of bags using gravity and weight.
No human intervention required.
Technical specifications:
- Removable cutting blade for maintenance or cleaning
- Mounted directly above the inlet of the buffer hopper

Robotic arm
FANUC R-2000iC/125L robotic arm and its control unit

Automatic bag depalletising and emptying unit - SackBot 100®
The unit is equipped with the following functions:
- Picking up bags from a pallet location
- Automatic detection of the top layer of the bag on the pallet
- Picking up a bag using a vacuum gripper
- Transferring each bag to a fixed blade system for automatic opening
- Gravity discharge of the product into a buffer hopper

Setting bag recognition criteria

Cracking hopper

Overview of robot + cracking hopper

Suction cup gripper with 3D vision system

Cracked bags with cross-cut blades

3D and 2D analysis of bags from different brands

Feeding a confined cracking hopper
Cracking of granule bags

Cracking flour sacks

Cross-cut blade seen from below

Cross-cut blade seen from below

General view
Features
Détails techniques et applications
Technical Details of the SackBot 100
- Robotic arm, maximum height of 3100mm and weight of 1700kg.
- Gripping head equipped with a suction cup for reliable bag handling.
- Equipped with claws for handling empty bags and difficult bags.
- Side channel vacuum pump, safety filter, and relief valve.
- Cracking hopper with 4 compatible cutting systems Safety enclosure.
Model | SackBot Cut X | SackBot Cut F | SackBot Cut R | SackBot Cut M |
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Product Types | Plastic pellets, sand, IQF frozen products | Free-flowing, fragile products | All types of powders | Difficult products: milk powder, flour |
Bag Types | Single-layer kraft plastic bags | Single-layer kraft plastic bags | Difficult bags: woven with inner sachet | Plastic bags, single-layer kraft |
Theoretical Rate | 5 to 6 bags/min. | 5 to 6 bags/min. | 5 to 6 bags/min. | 5 to 6 bags/min. |
Bag Opening Tools | Fixed cross blades | Single fixed blade | Rotary disc blade | Mobile blades positioned in a cross and driven by guide units |
Advantages | Easy to clean thanks to a fixed system | - Easy to clean - Easy blade removal - Clean and precise cutting |
Effective cutting for all bag types | Cuts over the entire surface, reduces retention areas and optimizes emptying |
Disadvantages | Does not accept all bag types | Does not accept all bag types | Lower throughput compared to other models. | Lower throughput compared to other models |
Possible configurations
Fixed Base Robot without 3D Vision | Mobile Base Robot without 3D Vision |
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Gripping bags following a defined palletizing plan: regular bag layers, pallets always placed in the same position.
Up to 4 pallets handled simultaneously for the fixed version.
Fixed Base Robot with 3D Vision | Mobile Base Robot with 3D Vision |
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Gripping bags using the 3D vision system: irregular layers, pallets in variable positions, specific bag identification.
Up to 4 pallets handled simultaneously for the fixed version.
Why choose Palamatic Process for your SackBot robots?
Recognized Technical Expertise
At Palamatic Process, we understand the unique challenges faced by modern industries. That’s why we develop custom equipment, like the SackBot range, which meets the highest standards in safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Solutions Tailored to Each Client
By collaborating with our experts, you benefit from an in-depth analysis of your needs, ensuring the seamless integration of the SackBot 130 into your production line. Our robots help you increase productivity while maintaining impeccable quality standards.
Comprehensive and Ongoing Support
From feasibility studies to post-installation maintenance, our team is by your side to maximize your equipment’s performance. This support ensures a quick return on investment and lasting satisfaction.