Refractory Industry Solutions

In the refractory industry, production conditions are demanding, processes are complex, and downtime is not an option. That’s why KÖHL Maschinenbau delivers highly automated robotic systems engineered specifically for harsh environments and maximum operational reliability.From direct brick removal at the press to fully automated setting, inspection, conveying, and complete packaging lines — we provide turnkey, scalable solutions tailored to your production requirements.

Our systems combine heavy-duty hardware, intelligent sensor technology, advanced gripper solutions, and powerful software into one seamlessly integrated automation concept. The result: maximum availability, optimized throughput, and consistent product quality.

Automated Handling of Refractory Bricks:

• Automated gripping, setting, unloading, palletizing, and sorting
• Custom-engineered vacuum grippers with multiple suction circuits
• Robot cells specifically designed for harsh and dusty environments
• Integrated inspection tables for quality assurance
• Marking and coding systems for full traceability
• Customer- and product-specific conveyor systems
• Buffer stations and intelligent material flow control

Smart & Connected Automation:

• Complete PLC and HMI integration
• Automatic setting pattern generation via visualization systems
• Integration of advanced 3D vision systems (shape detection, position recognition, quality control)
• Transparent, real-time process data
• Remote support and diagnostics
• Production data acquisition (PDA/MES connectivity)
• Flexible configuration for new product variants

With KÖHL, you benefit from a fully integrated automation partner — delivering robust engineering, intelligent software, and long-term service support from a single source.