{"id":223,"date":"2020-03-23T15:37:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2023-11-14T14:38:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:38:41","slug":"palletizer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Palletizers comparison by Qimarox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column entry-media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"entry-images custom\"><div class=\"items images slider flexslider linked\"><ul class=\"slides\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><li class=\"image item slide\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a 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300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"slide item image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/CR.MK7_.FRONTVIEW.002-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Crossrunner-meerdere palletisers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/CR.MK7_.FRONTVIEW.002-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/CR.MK7_.FRONTVIEW.002-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group entry-video\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe title=\"Qimarox palletizer Highrunner HR7  - Inspiration\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_iJttnNVOUo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A comparison of different palletizer systems<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a comparison of different  palletizer systems. Because there are many different palletize solutions Qimarox took the time to explain what palletizing is, what different palletizing systems there are and what the pros and cons of those systems are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is palletizing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why palletizing?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comparison of four palletizing systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> What to watch when automating your palletizing processes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conclusions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is <strong>palletizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Palletizing <\/strong>is a logistic process which consist of placing items\/goods stacked together on a pallet. The goal of this process is to make it easier for a manufacturer to transport their loads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Palletized goods\" class=\"wp-image-394\" style=\"width:256px;height:192px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/105-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palletized goods on a pallet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<strong>he benefits of using a palletizer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/packagingrevolution.net\/why-palletize\/\">reasons why manufacturers choose to palletize their products<\/a>. The main reason why palletization in logistics is so popular is because of the many advantages that it brings. That is also the reason why the pallet is now the standard unit load for warehousing and material handling. Benefits of palletization are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Palletized products can be moved more quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the risk of product damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster turnaround of delivery vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less labor required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perishable products are moved faster, reducing the risk of perishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palletizing is cost effective compared to traditional material handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why automate your palletizing processes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately half a billion pallets are generated each year in various formats worldwide. This happen with just one goal. a more efficient transport of products. Thanks to this product conveyor, the number of physical actions in the entire chain from the producer to the end user is largely limited. Work that remains are for example moving the pallet, which can hold dozens and sometimes hundreds of products. In short, the actual product only need to be picked up when stacking and destacking a pallet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacking (or \u2018palletizing\u2019), in particular, is a job that needs to be done carefully. Primarily because the stack must be stable enough to withstand being transported by forklift or truck. Several smart palletizer systems have therefore been developed since the emergence of the pallet more than a hundred years ago. Three systems will be compared in this white paper. Primarily the conventional palletizer, the standard palletizer robot, and the Highrunner palletizer by Qimarox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits when automating the palletizing process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be asking yourself why a person would want to automate pallet stacking. There are various reasons and benefits to use a palletizer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ergonomics. <\/strong>Stacking pallets manually is hard work. People have to constantly turn, bend and sometimes even stretch forward with products that can weigh many kilograms. Moreover, pallet stacking often involves highly frequent and repetitive movements, which can easily lead to physical problems over an eight-hour work day. Especially now that the workforce of many companies is ageing rapidly, ergonomics has become a real concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Mensen-stapelen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Mensen-stapelen.jpg 606w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Mensen-stapelen-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manual palletizing challenges<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Capacity. <\/strong>Machines can stack pallets much faster than humans. Of course, you could call in the help of multiple people, but they would very soon start getting in each other\u2019s way. In addition, unlike machines, people get tired, so their capacity will decrease as the working day progresses. And finally: unlike humans, machines can work day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quality. <\/strong>The stability of a pallet will depend largely on how well it was stacked. This means that every product should preferably be stacked on the pallet with millimetric precision. People are much less precise than machines and their concentration decreases over time. Moreover, machines don\u2019t make stacking pattern errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Costs. <\/strong>Figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) show that wage costs in the manufacturing and logistics sectors have increased by thirty to forty per cent over the past decade. At the same time, the cost of mechanisation and automation has dropped. This means that investing in a palletizer has become an attractive option for virtually any business, as shown in the rough calculation in the table below. The calculations do not include the costs of absenteeism due to physical problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deployment period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost of manual palletizing per year*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Investment cost palletizer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Return time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>One shift (8 hours\/day, 40 hours\/week)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac60,000<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><td>20 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Two shifts (16 hours\/day, 80 hours\/week)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac120,000<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><td>10 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3 shifts (24 hours\/day, 120 hours\/week)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac180,000<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><td>7 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5 shifts (24 hours\/day, 168 hours\/week)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac252,000<\/td><td>\u20ac100,000<\/td><td>5 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ROI of a palletizer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>* These costs are based on the deployment of one employee who costs 30 euros per hour.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to all the benefits menioned above, manual palletizing simply isn\u2019t a fun job. along with the fact that motivated employees are increasingly difficult to find and retain. These are various good reasons to switch to a palletizer or robotic palletizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comparison of three palletizing solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a long time, the purchase of a palletizer was the only way to automate the palletizing process. In a palletizer, the products are first pushed together until they form a complete pallet layer, after which the whole layer is pushed onto the pallet in a single movement. In the last few decades, robotic systems have become much more commonplace. The mark of a robotic system is that it doesn&#8217;t slide the products forward but instead picks them up and deposits them on the pallet in one smooth motion. Qimarox has developed a new palletizer which combines the advantages of both solutions. It is called the \u2018Highrunner\u2019. What exactly are the advantages and disadvantages of each solution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conventional palletizers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most palletizers work on the same principle. Firstly, the products arrive on a roller conveyor. The products are  stopped at the right moment, and are then slid sideways on an iron plate once a complete row has been formed. Then, a new row is formed on the roller conveyor that ends up on the plate in an identical manner, tightly packed against the previous row. As soon as there is a complete pallet layer on the plate, the plate is manoeuvred above the pallet and moved away. The result is that the products end up on the pallet and in the correct pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conventional palletizers usually have quite a high capacity. This is because several tasks are performed simultaneously. In other words, products are not placed on the pallet one by one, but simultaneously in complete layers. On the other hand, the number of possible stacking patterns is limited, due to the way in which products are formed into rows and rows are formed into layers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Old-Palletiser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Old-Palletiser.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Old-Palletiser-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Old-Palletiser-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convertional palletizer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Flaps, arms or stamps<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between the various types of palletizer becomes clear with stacking patterns with gaps (\u2018spacing\u2019) between the products. Spacing means that the machine should not press the products against each other on the pattern-formation conveyor. But should ensure that the products remain at a certain distance from each other. Controlling that distance is precision work. The more accurate the products are spaced, the greater the stability of the final stack will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One trusted technique is to use flaps that come up between the rolls at the appropriate time to stop the products. One disadvantage is that the position of the flaps cannot be variably adjusted and will in any case depend on the distance between the rollers. A change of stacking pattern could mean that the whole system would have to be adapted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative to flaps that is sometimes used is to use arms or stamps to stop the products or push them into place. However, these techniques are not necessarily very flexible. A change in stacking pattern will still result in long changeover times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>PLC control<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A completely different technique is the use of PLC control to regulate the distance between the products. The PLC system will indicate when the product has passed a photocell and then switch the rollers off at exactly the right time so that the product will stop. Unlike with flap technique, the distance between the products can be variably adjusted by varying the amount of time that elapses between passing the photocell and switching off the rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this technique also has its shortcomings. If a product isn\u2019t positioned straight on the roller conveyor, the PLC system will base its calculations on the time at which the front tip of the product passes through the light barrier, causing the rollers to stop just a fraction too soon. It is also possible for a product to slip slightly when the rollers stop, causing it to stop a fraction too late. Finally, wear and tear in the form of stretch in the drive belt or drive chain slack can cause inaccurate product positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inaccuracy of only a few millimetres can already give rise to disturbances in the process. In practice, it frequently happens that a machine will run fine right after being started, but start to hitch after a half day. There are also examples of machines being perfectly adjusted during the winter, but which stop working properly once temperatures rise in the summer, which can affect the friction between product and roller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Customisation<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most manufacturers only start building a palletizer once they have received an order. This allows them to build a machine which is designed entirely according to the specifications of the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each palletizer is therefore unique, leading to high service and maintenance costs. For example, parts have limited exchangeability and sometimes even need to be custom made. Moreover, conventional palletizers are relatively susceptible to wear and require regular maintenance due to the large number of moving parts. In contrast, the technique (including the standard PLC control system) is relatively simple, so that a large portion of the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance can be carried out by an internal technical department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The machine itself takes up little space, but a bit more space is often required to integrate it into an end-of-line packaging line. This is because products can be fed in only one way, so that sometimes \u2013 depending on the layout \u2013 adjustments to the supply track are needed, in the form of bends or right-angled transfer mechanisms. In addition, it is often necessary to install an extra batching conveyor and\/or turning conveyor upstream from the pattern-formation conveyor. The batching conveyor serves to separate products supplied in a continuous stream, while the turning conveyor serves to rotate the products 90 degrees, if necessitated by the stacking pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Articulated arm and portal robots<\/strong> palletizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinguishing feature of palletizer robots is that each product is picked up with a grabber. The robot uses coordinates to determine exactly how a gripper must be manoeuvred in order to pick up a product from a roller conveyor and deposit it at the correct position on a pallet. An extra turning conveyor to turn products a quarter turn is not required. While the products are being moved by the gripper they can be rotated any desired angle and if necessary even tilted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palletizer robots are used in two different configurations. The most recognisable is the articulated-arm robot, a robotic arm that can rotate 360 degrees around the pivot it is attached to. Articulated arm robots are standard machines that are in operation all across the globe. They are not only used for palletizing but also for other tasks. The range of an articulated arm robot is limited by the length of the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to an articulated arm robot, the range of a portal robot can be made as large as is desirable. As the name implies, this robot is suspended from a portal frame. As a result, the gripper can be moved in different directions, in accordance with the dimensions of the portal structure. This allows a portal robot to supply various final packaging lines and\/or different pallets with great ease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/robotarm-1-1024x709.png\" alt=\"Robotic palletizer\" class=\"wp-image-402\" style=\"width:256px;height:177px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/robotarm-1-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/robotarm-1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/robotarm-1-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/robotarm-1.png 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robotic palletizer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Flexibility vs capacity<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The great advantage of robots when compared to conventional palletizers is their great flexibility. Since each product is picked up individually, it is possible to create almost any imaginable stacking pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this greater flexibility comes at the expense of capacity. Because the products are placed on the pallet one by one instead of per layer, more time is required to stack each pallet. A single stacking operation can easily take five to seven seconds. Shorter is generally not possible because the greater speeds would exercise too great a force on the packages and thus cause breakages. The capacity per robot is therefore limited to about seven hundred products per hour. If more capacity is required, multiple robots are often connected in parallel or in series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher capacities can also be achieved by having palletizer robots or conventional palletizers place multiple products on a single pallet. In such cases, robots must be used in combination with pre-forming conveyors. These are machines that push the products to form rows or layers just like conventional palletizers, after which the robot places the complete row or layer on a pallet in one go. However, as with conventional palletizers, the higher capacity of these hybrid machines comes at the expense of stacking pattern flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Programming stacking pattern<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One point requiring attention is the creation of new stacking patterns. Because the control software of these robots is not based on standard PLC technology (as with conventional palletizers), companies seeking to create new stacking patterns must often call in the help of a programmer from the robot manufacturer. Although manufacturers try address these challenges by offering special design programs, their usefulness is limited in practice. While they allow you to set different coordinates for picking up or depositing products, they fail to optimise the complete movement of the robot arm. It is precisely this movement that determines the duration of a single stacking operation and thus the capacity of the robot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, tolerances play a major role, for example, variations in box dimensions. Not every box is exactly the same size. In addition, sometimes boxes bulge or sag, so that dimensions in practice may be greater than in theory. Because the coordinates of the pick-up position are based on the centre of the box, small dimensional variations can cause problems when depositing the products. Imagine, for example, a situation where a product touches a previously deposited product and tilts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent problems such as this, extra wide margins of tolerance are often employed when using robots, which can in turn lead to other problems. Take for example the subsidence of boxes because the box walls are not exactly above each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Changing the gripper<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One point requiring attention is the creation of new stacking patterns. There are several techniques used to pick up products. One commonly used solution involves vacuum technology, where products are picked up from above via a suction cup. This technique works fine with good quality for boxes, but can cause problems if the company suddenly switches to cheaper boxes made of porous cardboard. What&#8217;s more, vacuum-based systems are not really suitable for products such as trays or buckets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative is the use of clamps, which pick up the product at the sides. With delicate products, a fork is often used to pick up the products from below, often supplemented with a stamp which holds the product in place from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which gripper is suitable will vary from product to product. Sometimes it is necessary to develop a separate gripper for each product, which means that the gripper head will also need to be changed when changing products. This will also mean extra changeover time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Complex technology<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, robots \u2013 especially articulated arm robots \u2013 are standard machines that are currently in operation all across the globe. They are therefore relatively easy to integrate, partly because adjustments to the layout of final packaging lines are often limited. After all, it doesn\u2019t matter from which direction products are supplied or how pallets are removed. A robot can be used in any setup, as long as the coordinates of the pick-up and put-down positions fall within the range. The use of vision technology makes integration even easier. Products can be supplied unsorted, while pallets no longer need to be supplied with millimetric precision. Sometimes concrete floors need to be strengthened because of the large point load on the pivot point of the articulated arm robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to conventional palletizers, robots have fewer moving parts and are thus less susceptible to wear and breakdown. On the other hand, the technology is complex, meaning companies will often have to rely on the supplier for maintenance. Although the robots themselves might require little maintenance, all the extra technology (in the form of grippers and any pre-forming conveyors) mean that the system as a whole may still require a significant amount of attention by the technical department. Operating a palletizer robot will also require staff with more skills than would be needed to run a conventional palletizer, especially when it comes to solving simple malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qimarox.com\/product\/highrunner-hr7-flexible-palletizing\/\">Palletizer Highrunner HR7<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Highrunner HR7 is an innovative palletizer that combines the capacity of a conventional palletizer with the flexibility of a palletizing robot. What sets the Highrunner HR7 apart from conventional palletizers is its patented, infinitely adjustable pattern-formation slider, which allows any product to be carefully and accurately positioned according to almost any imaginable stacking pattern. Unlike with conventional machines, the Highrunner HR7 allows you to adjust the spacing between the products to within a millimetre, which makes for fewer problems and more stable pallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its pattern-formation slider it is even possible to rotate products a quarter of a turn. The pattern-formation slider then chooses a position such that one side of the product comes up against the slider, after which the other side will make a smooth turn of 90\u00b0 due to the moving belt. The slider also automatically ensures that each product is properly aligned. The installation of a separate turning conveyor is therefore no longer necessary, unless needed to achieve the desired capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/HR7PR10-website-thumbnail-1.png\" alt=\"Qimarox palletizer\" class=\"wp-image-410\" style=\"width:280px;height:280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/HR7PR10-website-thumbnail-1.png 280w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/HR7PR10-website-thumbnail-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Highrunner palletizing system<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Pattern-formation conveyor maintain altitude<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Highrunner HR7 has a larger capacity than most conventional palletizers. Thanks to a number of clever design modifications. First of all, the pattern-formation conveyor is always located at the same height as the top of the pallet. The plate on which new layers are formed slids over the pallet and is pulled away to deposit the products. An elevator then ensures that the pallet is dropped one level. It drops untill the upper edge is located at the same height. This means the plate doesn\u2019t have to first be transported, like in many conventional machines has to. This saves a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the various movements are disconnected, wherever possible. The products are first pushed together on the pattern-formation conveyor until they form a layer, and are only pushed onto the deposit plate once the layer is complete. This makes it possible to deposit one layer while the next is already being formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Supply and removal of pallets<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a pallet is complete, the lift drops down to floor level, after which a roller conveyor removes the pallet. From the opposite direction, an empty pallet is simultaneously supplied, which is grabbed by the elevator and transported upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In situations where multiple Highrunner are placed next to each other, it is possible to use a single roller conveyor for supply and removal of all the pallets, both full and empty. In this Crossrunner concept, the roller conveyor passes beneath all the Highrunners, while the control system ensures that the supply and removal of pallets is aligned with activities of the machines to avoid collisions. If desired, it is possible to define priorities in the control system so as to avoid the last Highrunner in the line being unable to deposit its pallet because of all the other pallets on the roller conveyor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the Crossrunner concept, a complex system of conveyors is no longer needed to carry away the multitude of pallets. This makes it possible to further reduce the space occupied by the already compact Highrunner even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Modular design<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike conventional machines, the Highrunner is a mature, standard machine, in which the number of moving parts has been reduced to a minimum. Moreover, mainly standard components have been used, which are easy to replace and freely available on the market. This makes the Highrunner a reliable and low-maintenance machine. Due to the fact that the system doesn&#8217;t contain any drive belts and drive chains that are susceptible to backlash, the machine will continue to perform at a high level even after thousands of hours of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its modular design, the machine is easy to integrate in any final packaging process, despite its high degree of standardisation. For example, by default the machine features side infeed, allowing products to be supplied left or right of the pattern-formation location. Companies that require a higher capacity, however, can also opt for the central infeed. Layers are then formed alternately to the left and right of the supply track, which allows multiple layers to be formed simultaneously. Finally, the Highrunner HR7 is also available with double infeed system, in which two supply tracks and two complete pattern-formation conveyors provide an extremely high capacity.&nbsp;Qimarox also has easy-to-integrate standard modules for placing non-slip sheets between pallet layers and wrapping pallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Simple and cheap to run<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being easy to maintain, the Highrunner is also easy to use, especially when compared to palletizer robots. Operators can easily change the stacking pattern using the touch screen of the control panel without having to physically adapt the machine. Operators can also easily create or customise stacking patterns using the same touchscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the Highrunner is extremely energy-efficient. As mentioned above, the machine has fewer moving parts than conventional palletizers and therefore uses less energy. It also uses less energy than palletizing robots. For example, the Highrunner has as many drives as an articulated arm robot. While all the drives are continuously in operation in an articulated arm robot, they are only in operation for a short time in the Highrunner.&nbsp; <strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to watch when automating<\/strong> your palletizing processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing a palletizer or palletizer robot first of all requires a careful analysis of the entire final packaging process. After all, which palletizing solution will be suitable will differ from situation to situation. What are the central points requiring your attention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capacity. <\/strong>The required capacity is of course important. How many products or pallets should the machine or robot be able to process per hour? The required capacity will depend on the speed of the production and final packaging lines that supply the products. Because a machine or robot will last for years, the capacity of the palletizing solution should not only be sufficient for the present, but also for any future product flows. The future of the company is therefore important, as well as the trend of shrinking consumer packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Packaging.<\/strong> The palletizing solution should be able to palletize all products offered, whether boxes, bags, buckets, cans, containers or trays (with or without cling film). Not all machines or robots can handle every packaging type equally well. In addition, the quality of the packaging is also important. Especially in the food industry, more and more cartons are being designed to be placed straight on the shelf, which include various openings and perforation lines that negatively affect their solidity. The machine or robot must also be able to stack these boxes on pallets too, without damaging the products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stacking patterns. <\/strong>Shapes and sizes often differ from product to product. In addition to the standard euro pallet (1200 x 800 mm), other pallet sizes are sometimes used, such as the block pallet (1200 x 1000 mm). All these different product and pallet shapes and sizes mean that the palletizer or palletizer robot should be able to handle different stacking patterns. Sometimes a certain amount of space needs to be retained between the products when stacking them rather than packing them tightly against each other. It is important to look at how flexible a solution is when using changing stacking patterns, with or without spacing. And what are the possible changeover times when changing stacking patterns?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use of space. <\/strong>Companies often have limited space for the installation of new machinery, especially if the production or final packaging lines have already been expanded over the years. The space occupied by a palletizing solution is determined not only by the physical dimensions of a machine or robot, but by the number of machines or robots needed to achieve the required capacity. Smart designs, for example making use of height, will be an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supply and removal capabilities. <\/strong>A palletizer or palletizer robot doesn\u2019t exist in isolation but is always part of one or more final packaging lines. Which solution is preferable will therefore depend on how products and empty pallets can be supplied and full pallets can be removed again. Are the products supplied via one or more conveyors? Are the full pallets removed via a roller conveyor or is a forklift needed to pick them up and put them away? And how much buffer capacity needs to be built into the system? The way in which the system as a whole can be integrated will vary per solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Optional features.<\/strong> Automating the palletizing process often means more than just the use of machines or robots for stacking products on pallets. For example, it is sometimes necessary to place a separation sheet in-between each layer in order to ensure pallet stability. After palletizing, it will often also be necessary to strap or wrap a pallet to further enhance stability. Finally, in the context of tracking &amp; tracing, it is becoming increasingly important (especially in the food industry) to label pallets and link the contents of the pallet (including batch numbers or serial numbers) to the pallet number. Some solutions make it easier than others to integrate all of these extra steps in the palletizing process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>User-friendliness. <\/strong>Automating the palletizing process doesn\u2019t mean that people are no longer necessary. Human intervention is often required if the product or pallet size changes and a different stacking pattern needs to be selected. Sometimes it is even necessary to create a completely new stacking pattern, for example, with the introduction of a new product. In practice, the ease with which stacking patterns can be selected or created often determines the extent to which all the features of the palletizing process can be exploited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy consumption.<\/strong> Energy consumption is becoming an increasingly important topic in business management. Not only because high energy consumption leads to higher costs due to rising energy prices, but also because Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the reduction of CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions are increasingly important topics these days. Some machines or robots consume more energy than others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vulnerability. <\/strong>Automating the palletizing process will entail an increased dependence on technology. If this technology should fail, this could lead to downtime; not only to downtime of the palletizing process, but often also of the final packaging process, and possibly even the production process. The susceptibility to breakdowns and vulnerability of the technology used will differ per palletizing solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service life and maintenance. <\/strong>Although a robot may require less maintenance than a palletizer, a machine will last longer. A machine can easily last fifteen to twenty years and can even be given a second life if reconditioned. After twelve to fifteen years, most articulated arm robots will have come to the end of their service life and need to be replaced in their entirely due to high repair costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the various issues mentioned above, the costs of a palletizing solution will of course also be an important consideration. These costs will include things such as its purchase cost, installation cost and operating and maintenance cost. Almost all the items mentioned above will affect these costs to a lesser or greater extent. The question is: how do these costs relate to the benefits? In other words, what is the payback period of each possible solution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong> of the different palletizers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following table provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the various palletizing solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Features<\/td><td>Conventional palletizer<\/td><td>Articulated arm robot<\/td><td>Portal robot<\/td><td>Highrunner HR7<\/td><td>Crossrunner      <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Desired result<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed\/capacity<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexibility (stacking patterns, pallet sizes, spacing, etc.)*<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quality of cardboard packaging<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integration<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use of space<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supply capabilities of<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Control<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational level operator<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optional features<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Separation sheets*<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strapping<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrapping<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Doubling pallets<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operation<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Programming\/configuring new stacking patterns<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changeover times<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintenance<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service life<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>++<\/td><td>++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costs<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purchasing costs<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installation costs<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Running costs (energy costs)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintenance costs<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spare parts<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damage risk machine<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damage risk product<\/td><td>+\/-<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>+<\/td><td>+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>* In combination with capacity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overview pros and cons of the various palletizing solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palletising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/palletizers-1-1024x173.jpg\" alt=\"Palletizer by qimarox\" class=\"wp-image-302\" style=\"width:643px;height:108px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/palletizers-1-1024x173.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/palletizers-1-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/palletizers-1-768x130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpm01.qimarox.com\/site-palletisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/palletizers-1.jpg 1128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palletizers by Qimarox<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion palletizing solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This explenation doesn\u2019t provide a ready-made answer to the question of which palletizing solution is preferable. This will very much depend on the situation in which the palletizing solution will be implemented and the requirements and wishes of the company. We can, however, draw a number of conclusions based on the analysis in this paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first conclusion is that the Highrunner HR7 is almost always preferable to a conventional palletizer. The Highrunner HR7 is at least as fast, offers more flexibility, and more advantages in terms of use and maintenance. In addition, as a result of the years of development and the high degree of standardisation, the Highrunner is between 15 to 30 percent cheaper than conventional machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second conclusion is that the costs of a Highrunner HR7 are similar to those of articulated arm robot. For the same amount, an articulated arm robot can operate multiple production lines, but is more limited in terms of capacity. The Highrunner HR7 can only be used for one type of product at once, but offers much higher capacity because complete layers can be processed simultaneously. You can also deposit complete layers on a pallet using articulated arm robot, but to do so you will need to take measures that will be at the expense of the benefits of a robot and start pre-forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, if the situation calls for a flexible, high capacity palletizing solution, the Highrunner HR7 comes out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qimarox can guarantee short delivery times because the Highrunner HR7 is built using standard components. In addition, Qimarox has an extensive network of partners worldwide, who can install and integrate the Highrunner HR7 on every continent. Choosing the Highrunner HR7 means you will be able to quickly get started with a cheap, reliable and flexible palletizing solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A selection of a few palletizing videos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UXyGwtSUz8g\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ardo Saint-Sever &#8211; 1x Palletizer &#8211; Bags of frozen vegetables<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rmV0_ClooyI\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ardo Saint-Sever &#8211; 1x Palletizer &#8211; Boxes of frozen vegetables<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6d_ulIvqgA0\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katshaar Coevorden &#8211; 5x Palletizers &#8211; Boxes with dairy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MmJZj_NPDps\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lutece &#8211; 3 stuks High speed palletizer &#8211; Trays with mushrooms &nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=54vSkPdlSIY\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Lieshout &#8211; De-palletizing machine for rolcontainers -Boxes with snacks<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8K5bkg-1omU\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Lieshout &#8211; 1x Palletizer &#8211; Boxes with snacks<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-nDr25FCuVc\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teeling Petfood &#8211; Palletizer &#8211; Trays met petfood<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0cxpjhSe2uA\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McBride &#8211; 3x Palletizer &#8211; Boxes with cleaning products<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FqCG6mj0yR4\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wouter de Graaf &#8211; Palletizer with integrated wrapper -Boxes with cookies<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NZN-5yNsIuw\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D&#8217;arta &#8211; De-palletizer &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rmV0_ClooyI\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Boxes of frozen vegetables<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z9aU87fcqQo\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D&#8217;arta &#8211; Palletizer &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rmV0_ClooyI\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Boxes of frozen vegetables<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8veMOmd30Bs\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coroos Kapelle &#8211; Palletizer &#8211; Trays with canned vegetables<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OijMNcyD06w\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burg Heerhugowaard &#8211; 3x Palletizer &#8211; Trays\/boxes with vinegear<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ijSAYAgD1-0\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hochwald Bolsward &#8211; 3x Palletizer &#8211; Trays\/boxes with dairy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y--eILORkT0\" data-rel=\"lightbox-video-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brinky St.Petersburg &#8211; 4x Palletizer &#8211; Kratten\/boxes with chicken<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video A comparison of different palletizer systems This is a comparison of different palletizer systems. 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