Palletising FAQs

A palletising robot is a robot that automates the manual, injury-prone process of stacking products onto pallets in a predetermined pattern, ready for storage, shipping or distribution.

Not necessarily. A cobot palletising cell does not automatically require safety fencing, but it does require a risk assessment. The outcome of that assessment determines whether fencing, scanners, area monitoring, speed restrictions or other safety measures are needed.

Yes. A UR cobot can handle open boxes, trays, crates, totes and other open containers, provided the gripper is suitable for the item being picked.

Days not weeks. Robotiq’s palletising systems are designed as turnkey products that can be installed in a matter of days, as the hardware and software arrive pre-configured. The new PAL Ready system is pre-assembled, tested and deployment-ready, so it can be installed in under a day. This means less downtime and less production interruptions.

Yes, we offer finance and leasing options. Get in touch to find out more.

Palletising robots improve efficiency by automating one of the most repetitive and hard-to-staff tasks in manufacturing and warehousing: stacking products onto pallets. Universal Robots and Robotiq both highlight palletising as a key application for increasing productivity, releasing bottlenecks and improving operational consistency.

Yes. Robotiq palletising solutions are specifically designed to handle multiple SKUs, box sizes, pallet patterns and production changeovers, making them well suited to high-mix manufacturing environments.

Up to 13 picks per minute, with multi-pick potential for increased throughput.

A Robotiq palletising solution can be delivered in as little as 4-8 weeks, with deployment taking a matter of days.