Palletising generally tales place at the end of a production line. There are dedicated solutions, limited axis gantry systems and also 6 axis robots in palletising applications. Some may also spin the pallet around whilst it is being loaded to reduce the number of axes required by the robot.

Palletising is the high density stacking of product for bulk transportation. Some lines are dedicated to single products manufactured at the maximum output rate of the plant. They are generally delivered to the palletising station by conveyor, which may be high or low speed, handling singles or multiples depending on cycle times and output requirements.

Sometimes alternate layers require a different stacking pattern to ensure stability in transport. Some lines palletise a variety of product by accommodating a mix on the same layer. It is also possible to consider making up of pallets to order if the product mix is suitable.

Other techniques concern protection and stability, with cardboard seperators between layers and also corner or edge protection in some cases.

Adhesives may be employed to prevent slippage during pallet handling and it is not uncommon to see a stretchwrapper in the system to envelope the completed pallet and ensure no movement during transit.

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