How do palletising robots work?

Palletising robots use robotic arms, sensors, and software to pick up, orient, and stack products according to predefined pallet patterns. Many robotic palletising systems also integrate with conveyors and vision systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

What industries use palletising robots?

Palletising robots are widely used in industries such as: • Food & Beverage – Automating the stacking of packaged goods. • Plastics & Chemicals – Handling raw materials and packaged products. • Pharmaceuticals – Ensuring safe and sterile packaging processes. • Retail & E-commerce – Optimising warehouse storage and distribution.

What are the key benefits of using a palletising robot?

Increased efficiency – Robots operate faster and more consistently than manual labour. Improved safety – Reduces the risk of injuries associated with heavy lifting. Optimised space – Ensures compact stacking for better storage and transport. Scalability – Adapts to various production volumes and pallet configurations.

What types of palletising robots are available?

Articulated Robots – Feature multiple joints for flexible and precise movement. Cartesian (Gantry) Robots – Move along fixed tracks for high-speed, repetitive tasks. Collaborative Robots (Cobots) – Work alongside humans for hybrid palletising tasks.

How do palletising robots fit into a larger automation system?

Palletising robots are often integrated with conveyors, vision systems, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to create a fully automated logistics workflow, improving overall supply chain efficiency.

Can palletising robots handle different product types and weights?

Yes. Modern palletising robots are designed with adaptive grippers and smart programming, allowing them to handle varied product sizes, materials, and weights, ensuring seamless stacking for diverse industries.

How do I choose the right palletising robot for my business?

Selecting the right palletising robot depends on factors such as product type, production speed, available space, and required precision. Consulting with an automation specialist, such as LAC Logistics Automation, ensures you get a tailored solution that maximises efficiency and return on investment.

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LAC Logistics Automation leads the way in palletising solutions, offering cutting-edge technology designed to enhance efficiency and precision in handling, stacking, and packaging goods. Our expertise in robotics has earned us a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable solutions tailored to various industries.

From Food & Beverage to Manufacturing and Warehousing, robotic palletising offers a scalable and efficient method for streamlining operations. Using our extensive industry knowledge, we provide solutions that optimise palletising tasks, ensuring faster handling times, reduced labour, and increased output.

Whether you're looking for a robotic arm, gantry system, or collaborative robot, LAC’s range of palletising robots is designed to meet the demands of modern logistics. Manufactured in the UK and backed by our commitment to quality, our palletising systems offer businesses the flexibility and efficiency needed for sustainable growth.

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What is a Palletising Robot?

A palletising robot is an automated system designed to efficiently stack and organise products onto pallets, improving speed, consistency, and productivity in logistics operations. Unlike manual palletising, robotic solutions reduce handling time, optimise space, and enhance workplace safety.

At LAC Logistics Automation, we specialise in robotic palletising solutions that streamline workflows and maximise efficiency. Our advanced systems use intelligent automation to optimise stacking patterns, increase throughput, and reduce labour-intensive processes, ensuring a seamless, high-performance supply chain.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PALLETISING ROBOT

There are many great reasons for picking robotics over alternatives for palletising. To start with there are some fundamentals that are important to understand to help you choose the right robot for your requirements. People‘s approach to this has evolved in the last few years. Typically, palletising is often thought of as massive robots lifting large heavy boxes which are piled high on pallets. The reality of this is that robot palletising can be done on any scale.

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In this fast-paced environment supply chains are facing growing logistics challenges. The need to transform their systems to handle both pallets and a multitude of packages, at such a high pace, means that integrators and robot suppliers are starting to think “outside the box.”

You can use almost any robot arm for palletising. If the robot can pick up the desired object and place it down elsewhere, it will more than likely handle palletising. This can be enhanced, even more by utilising a clever design end effector, and vision systems all linked using intelligent software.

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L-A-C robotic palletising solutions offer a flexible, high-performance approach that can tackle sophisticated operations, remove bottlenecks and flex to accommodate industry market growth, product changes and other challenges.

The choice of robot inevitably will depend on the nature of your required palletising task, the objects you are moving and what level of performance you require. Our Solutions team are equipped with the tools and knowledge to help choose the right robotic palletising solution to best fit your requirements.

COMMONLY USED ROBOTS INCLUDE:

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PALLETISING ROBOTS

The ideal choice for palletising (it‘s in the name). These are big robots with large payload capacities and long reach. They offer a fast-palletising approach and are perfect for multiple end–of–line palletising applications. The latest compact design robots make them ideal to fit into existing processes/lines.

ARTICULATED ROBOTS

6-axis robots are ideal for their flexibility and can be used across varying industry sectors for many different applications. including palletising. The 6-axis portfolio offers a vast array of payloads and sizes making it ideal for complex movements with heavy objects.

COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS

Cobots are made for a wide range of tasks. They are easy to set up, program, operate and scale. Again, this option can offer flexibility in its modular design and can be deployed quickly.

GANTRY ROBOTS

An inexpensive approach to robot palletising. Suitable for light to heavy loads providing a scalable option of 3-axis in almost any length.

SCARA ROBOTS

Ideal for applications requiring rapid cycle times, high precision, and high reliability. Commonly used for materials handling, loading & unloading along with picking & placing. With all this said there are some specialised SCARA robots designed for heavy–duty palletising tasks.

DELTA ROBOTS

These high-speed robots are ideal for picking and packing. They offer great flexibility in a compact footprint. These can be used for detailed palletising tasks; all be it rare.

Choosing the Right Robotic Palletiser for Your Operations

Choosing the right robotic palletiser involves understanding your specific palletising requirements and the nature of the objects you are handling. With a wide variety of palletising robots available, including industrial options like cobot palletisers and articulated arms, L-A-C Logistics Automation offers tailored robotic palletising systems that integrate seamlessly into existing palletiser systems. Our robotic automation expertise ensures efficient use of floor space, optimised pallet dimensions, and enhanced warehouse productivity across various industries. Whether you need a solution for high-speed operations or advanced layer forming palletising, L-A-C’s comprehensive approach guarantees the right robot for the task.

When selecting the right automatic palletising solution for your business, considering key factors such as product types, product size, and pallet height is essential. These variables directly affect how efficiently the system operates, ensuring smooth product flow and minimising downtime. With fully customisable control panels, modular palletising system design, and adaptable programming, our solutions scale with your needs and integrate easily into your facility.

System Integration and Automation Efficiency

At L-A-C, we partner with leading robot manufacturers to deliver robust systems equipped with conveyor belts, pallet roller conveyors, and pallet labellers, streamlining every aspect of the palletising cell. These systems cater to a wide range of pallet types, including Euro pallets, and support varied pallet configurations for different product formats and palletising functions.

Advanced product recognition technology allows for intelligent pick and place palletising, automatically adjusting to item size and position. Coupled with accurate pallet wrappers, pallet dispensers, and intuitive HMI controls, this ensures consistent stacking and error-free operations. Each stack follows a predefined pallet pattern that enhances load stability and storage space optimisation. With high levels of robot motion efficiency, our systems improve throughput and overall production rates. Utilising durable materials such as stainless steel, our cobot palletising solutions work safely alongside staff without the need for cages. These systems are ideal for facilities requiring a compact footprint, quick deployment, and flexibility. Whether you’re upgrading manual stations or integrating into existing robot cells, our solutions adapt to fit your operational flow.

Full-Pallet Handling and End-of-Line Optimisation

Our extensive experience in designing end-to-end palletising operations includes integrating pallet trucks, pallet loaders, and pallet conveyors to connect upstream packaging with downstream dispatch. These components form a continuous link across production lines, reducing handling time and streamlining order fulfilment.

In today’s fast-paced environments, automated systems are essential for maintaining consistency, speed, and quality. At L-A-C Logistics Automation, we deliver robotic palletising cells that meet the demands of modern logistics and manufacturing. Whether managing single pallets or mixed loads, our systems reduce waste and boost production rates.

Built for Your Industry, Designed for the Future

Our palletising systems are engineered to precise safety standards, with sensors and vision tools that monitor position, height, and placement. Automated sorting, smart vision systems, and calibrated sensors guide the product to the exact location, ensuring reduced errors and maximum efficiency. From delicate products to bulk items, our approach ensures product integrity while optimising warehouse space. Ideal for food production, logistics, and high-throughput industries, our factory automation solutions are robust, scalable, and future-ready. Each installation includes simulation capabilities to fine-tune performance before go-live, offering confidence and long-term ROI.

We also provide options for automatic changeovers, dual and single pallet bays, and configurations tailored to your pallet configuration. Whether lifting heavy crates or stacking fragile cartons, our robotics reduce repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, and enhance worker safety.

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If your goal is to maximise throughput, improve line flexibility, and maintain consistent load quality, L-A-C’s palletising robots provide a comprehensive solution. From tailored robot arms and tooling to durable pallet conveyors and smart system integration, we engineer every part to work in harmony.

Partner with L-A-C Logistics Automation to upgrade your packaging process, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement high-performance robotic palletising cells built for today’s and tomorrow’s manufacturing demands.