An automated palletising system is a robotic machine positioned at the end of a manufacturing line which stacks packaged products onto pallets. As the name suggests, the system takes on or automates many of the tasks formerly carried out by hand or by manually operated machinery. Here are just a few of the main benefits of investing in a new automatic palletising system for your business.

1. Greater Productivity 

Most businesses immediately notice a big boost in productivity following automation compared to systems that require more manual intervention. The reason for this is that automated palletising machines operate continuously, significantly increasing production line throughput per shift. They also find it easier to handle multiple products with varying shapes and sizes than human operators or manual processes, delivering faster production cycles and reduced lead times.

2. Improved Accuracy

Automatic palletising systems are more accurate than manual processes, with robotic palletisers producing consistent stacking patterns that reduce the risk of product damage during transit and storage. This minimises wastage and damage, increases product quality, and also lowers the risk of rework requests from customers. The output quality of palletising machines is also far more replicable than manual processes, without the inevitable margin of waste arising from human error and oversights.

3. Enhanced Safety 

Automating the palletising process makes the packhouse environment safer for your operators and other staff, as it minimises workplace injuries arising from manual handling. With a safer workplace comes improved employee morale, greater productivity, lower turnover, less time lost through sickness and injury, and a better business image, too.

4. Operational Agility 

Robotic palletising machines can adapt and scale to the requirements of your business and its individual customers. For example, our systems can be quickly and easily reprogrammed for different products, packaging types, and container configurations, allowing scalability as production demands increase. Your system can also help you make better use of your warehouse space by stacking pallets more precisely and predictably.

5. Rapid ROI 

There’s no getting around the fact that investing in automation requires capital investment. However, the initial cost of automated palletising machinery is normally offset by a lower cost of ownership, and less operational risk, than alternative manual and resource-heavy strategies. The long-term savings in labour, reduced product damage, and lower operational costs usually deliver a rapid return on investment.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to take the next steps in automating your palletising processes and would like to find out more about the benefits of automation in your industry, please book a free consultation now with the team at Brillopak by clicking here.