End of line
MadejPak selects, supplies and integrates palletising systems for industrial packaging lines. We offer robotic, layer and cobot solutions — matched to the product, throughput and spatial layout of the plant. The palletiser is always part of a broader end-of-line system, not an isolated machine.
How it works
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Product pick-up
The product leaves the packaging machine and is conveyed to the infeed transport leading to the palletiser.
02
Buffering
The buffer section evens out speed differences between the packaging machine and the palletiser and prevents line stoppages.
03
Layer forming
Products are grouped and oriented into an arrangement matching the pallet pattern — in-line or at 90°.
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Placing on the pallet
A robot or layer head places products layer by layer according to the programmed palletising pattern.
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Pallet and slip-sheet feeding
An automatic feeder supplies empty pallets and — where required — cardboard or film slip-sheets between layers.
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Securing and transport
The finished pallet goes to a stretch-film wrapper or thermal hood stretch wrapper, then is transferred for further transport or to the warehouse.
System types
Robotic palletising
Multiple formats, variable product mix, applications requiring flexibility
An industrial robot with the appropriate gripper handles multiple product formats without mechanical changeover. Pallet patterns are changed by reprogramming. Robotic systems enable integration with pallet transport, pallet magazines, stretch wrappers and the plant supervisory system.
Typical products
Cartons and cardboard packaging
Bags with bulk products
Shrink-wrapped bottles and cans
Crates and containers
Trays and multipack packaging
Partners / systems
KUKA
Yaskawa Motoman PL series
ABB
Sidel Pal Robo-Kombi / Pal Vite / RoboAccess
BEUMER robotpac®
Layer / conventional palletising
Medium and high throughputs, repeating formats, stable product stream
Products are grouped into complete layers that are then placed onto the pallet as a whole. Layer forming can take place in-line with the conveyor or at 90°. Layer systems are the right choice where repeatability and high throughput are paramount.
Typical products
Cartons with food and FMCG products
Retail-ready packaging in stable formats
Containers and crates
Partners / systems
OCME (conventional and single-column models)
Sidel PalPack 4000 / PalKombi
Sidel PalLinear (high speed, top-load)
BEUMER paletpac®
TopTier
Bag and bulk-product palletising
Products packed in bags — chemicals, construction, fertilisers, pet food, bulk raw materials
Bulk products packed in bags require a different palletising logic than cartons or shrink packs. Key requirements are stable bag gripping, controlled layer placement and building a stable stack on the pallet. BEUMER paletpac® achieves throughputs of up to 6,000 bags per hour.
Typical products
Bags of cement, mortar and aggregate
Bags of fertilisers and agrochemical products
Bags of pet food
Bags of industrial chemicals and cleaning agents
Bags of granulated bulk raw materials
Partners / systems
BEUMER paletpac® (up to 6,000 bags/h)
BEUMER robotpac® (robotic version)
Concetti (systems for bulk solid products)
TopTier (bag palletising)
Compact palletising cells / cobots
Smaller plants, limited space, lower volumes, first step of automation
For plants with smaller production scales or limited available floor space, compact palletising cells with cobots or lighter industrial robots are available. In certain applications cobots can operate without conventional fixed guarding, reducing space requirements and shortening implementation time. Sidel CoboAccess_Pal generates a tailored cell layout based on 10 production parameters.
Typical products
Cartons and packaging for lower volumes
Applications requiring frequent format changes
Workstations on short-run lines
Partners / systems
Sidel CoboAccess_Pal
KUKA LBR iisy
Applications
Food
Cartons with food products
Shrink-wrapped bottles and jars
Trays and multipack packaging
Bags with bulk products
Beverages
PET and glass bottles
Cans and cartons
Shrink packs and multipacks
Chemical
Bags of industrial chemicals
Jerry cans and containers
Household chemical FMCG packaging
Building materials
Bags of cement and mortar
Bags of sand and aggregates
Building granules and pellets
Pet food & fertilisers
Bags of pet food
Bags of fertilisers and granules
Agrochemical products
FMCG / General industry
Varied packaging formats
Industrial crates and containers
Retail-ready packaging
Line integration
MadejPak does not just supply a palletiser — we integrate a complete end-of-line workstation. Below are the elements we design and synchronise around the palletiser.
Infeed conveying
Belt and roller conveyors, transfers and diverters directing the product stream from the packaging machine to the palletiser infeed.
Buffering and accumulation
Buffer sections that even out speed differences and prevent line stoppages when the palletiser momentarily lacks capacity.
Layer forming
Grouping and orientation of products before feeding to the palletiser — particularly important with layer systems.
Pallet and slip-sheet feeding
Automatic empty-pallet feeders and systems for inserting cardboard or film slip-sheets between layers.
Load securing
Stretch-film wrapper, thermal hood or strapping — as an integrated part of the system, synchronised with the palletiser.
Pallet transport
Roller and chain conveyors, transfer cars or integration with an AGV system and warehouse.
Guarding and safety
Work zones designed to machine-safety standards — fixed guards, light curtains or safety scanners, selected to suit the application.
Line synchronisation
Palletiser synchronised with the packaging machine and its surroundings via a shared control system or machine communication (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC-UA).
Technology partners
KUKA
Germany
Manufacturer of industrial robots with a range of palletising and depalletising robots. KUKA systems are integrated with existing packaging lines and end-of-line setups. The portfolio includes robots for heavy industrial applications as well as the LBR iisy cobot for compact palletising cells without conventional fixed guarding.
Manufacturer websiteYaskawa — Motoman PL series
Japan
A series of palletising robots with payload capacities from 80 to 800 kg. Designed for carton, bag, beverage and container applications. The payload range covers both light unit packaging and heavy bulk loads.
Manufacturer websiteSidel
France
Manufacturer of complete palletising systems for the beverage and FMCG industries. The portfolio includes layer systems (PalKombi, PalPack 4000), robotic systems (Pal Robo-Kombi, Pal Vite, RoboAccess), high-speed top-load systems (PalLinear) and compact cobot cells (CoboAccess_Pal). Sidel supplies systems as part of a complete end-of-line solution.
Manufacturer websiteBEUMER Group
Germany
Manufacturer of palletising and pallet transport systems. The paletpac® series is a layer system for bags with throughput of up to 6,000 bags per hour. The robotpac® series is a robotic version handling bags, cartons, crates and jerry cans. BEUMER also offers pallet securing systems and complete end-of-line packaging solutions.
Manufacturer websiteOCME
Italy
Manufacturer of complete palletising and depalletising systems. The portfolio includes conventional and single-column models with in-line or 90° layer-forming layouts. OCME supplies end-of-line systems with accessories and integration with downstream pallet transport.
Manufacturer websiteTopTier
USA
Manufacturer of palletising systems for various industrial sectors. The portfolio includes low-level infeed systems, conventional and hybrid robotic systems (Robotier Hybrid Robotic), and dedicated bag palletising systems. The compact Value Palletizer is designed for moderate-throughput applications with a limited footprint.
Manufacturer websiteConcetti
Italy
Manufacturer specialising in weighing, packaging and palletising systems for bulk solid products. The portfolio covers complete bulk-material lines — from dosing and bagging through to palletising of the finished load.
Manufacturer websiteMadejPak's role
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Solution selection
We analyse the product, volume, format variability, available space and existing line layout. Based on this we select the type of system and partner technology.
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Application design
We design the workstation layout, define the pallet pattern and specify interfaces with the line environment. Where required, we select the robotic gripper type.
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Delivery and integration
We deliver the palletiser and all surrounding elements — conveyors, buffers, pallet feeders, slip-sheets, wrappers. We integrate everything mechanically, electrically and in terms of communication.
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Commissioning and testing
We carry out acceptance tests (FAT) and commissioning at the customer's plant (SAT). We train operators and maintenance staff.
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Service and upgrades
We provide warranty and post-warranty service, access to spare parts and support for format changes or system expansion.
The right palletising system depends on the product type and weight, required throughput, format variability and available space. Describe your application — we will analyse the requirements and propose a solution tailored to your plant conditions.
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