When you need to handle pallets as part of your operations, it is essential to know what kind of pallets are you using as well as the kind of products you are going to move. An automated system is often needed in order to have a cleaner, economic and safer operation than the traditional forklift system.
How does a conveyors system for pallets handling works?
The conveyors system is interconnected throughout the operation process, in which different kind of conveyors are implemented for moving, deviating, combining and accumulating pallets in a safe, efficient and productive way. These are some of the most common applications:
- 90 and 180-degree transfers.
- Rotary tables.
- Chain transfers.
- Pallets sorters.
- Power Only conveyor.
- Roller accumulation conveyor.
- Chains and belt accumulation conveyor.
- Accumulation conveyors with DC eco-units.
You can have a safe, reliable and productive automated pallets handling system by combining different types of conveyors, collateral equipment such as robots, wrappers or accessories, controls and software. In addition, these equipment are sturdy and aesthetic with a long service life and minimal maintenance.
In many production plants, pallets are lifted for space-saving purposes; therefore, reciprocating or continuous lifts for heavy loads are used; these receive the pallets through a chain or roller conveyor and then the pallet is lifted. The selection of the appropriate lift will depend on the kind of operation and type of pallet.
Which are the best options for converging and sorting pallets?
When there are a lot of interconnection lines within the operation, the best option is to attach them by means of a chain transfer conveyors for pallet handling.
Likewise, the suitable option for sorting pallets is the 90-degree conveyor, either electric or pneumatic. This conveyor receives the pallet, then scanners the code and classifies them according to the selected criteria, and finally pallets are wrapped. It is important to pay attention on the sides of each pallet so these can be handled in the same way for avoiding errors and having a successful arrival to the trailer.
Automated solutions can be implemented for improving operations, such as: barcode readers, dimension scanners, damaged pallet detector, among others.
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