How an Automatic Palletizer Forms and Transfers a Layer

A layer palletizer arranges incoming packs into the selected pattern and transfers the formed layer to the pallet. Infeed spacing, pack orientation and transfer support must remain coordinated.

Inspect before placement

Check that packs arrive square and closed. Observe pattern formation through an infeed gap and restart. A misplaced layer may originate in a skewed incoming case rather than the final lowering movement.

Approve each pattern

Record pack dimensions, weight, pallet size and layer arrangement. Test pallet exchange and finished-load discharge with production packs. An approved carton pattern does not automatically establish handling of a differently shaped shrink-wrapped pack.

Trace a displaced case

Mark a sample case and observe its orientation at group formation, layer completion, transfer and release. If it is already skewed before transfer, inspect infeed spacing and pattern stops. If a square layer moves during release, inspect support withdrawal and the receiving surface. Perform motion observations only in the approved guarded test mode.