Twin-column palletizer for beverage and food packaging

Achieve seamless operation with a flexible twin-column design that ensures high system availability and adaptability, ideal for handling diverse packaging formats in your production line.

The Innopal PB N palletizer from KHS Group is a cutting-edge, twin-column system adept at handling varied packaging needs within the beverage, food, and non-food industries. Leveraging its level compensation feature and modular automation, this palletizer excels in loading tasks for products like beer bottles, milk cartons, and detergent bottles. Capable of processing up to 385 layers per hour, it ensures high system availability and smooth integration into existing packaging lines with fast changeovers. Featuring an intelligent energy management system, it conserves resources through energy recovery, while its robust construction minimizes spare parts needs. The Innopal PB N is a flexible solution designed for reliability and efficiency, backed by KHS’s expertise in engineering support and customized configuration options.

Benefits

  • Enhances efficiency by achieving up to 98% machine availability.
  • Reduces maintenance demands with advanced servo technology and fewer moving parts.
  • Optimizes energy use via an intelligent management system for energy recovery.
  • Facilitates swift product changeovers, minimizing process interruptions.
  • Customizable for diverse packaging types, ensuring seamless line integration.
Applications
Food,Beverages,Liquid food,Non-food products,Homecare products
End products
Beer bottles,Soft drink crates,Shampoo containers,Cleaning spray bottles,Milk cartons,Water jugs,Liquid detergent bottles,Sparkling wine cases,Cooking oil packs,Juice packs
Steps before
Filling,Packaging line setup,Layer preparation
Steps after
Pallet wrapping,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
non-returnable packaging,returnable packaging,cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags,low-wall plastic crates
Output ingredients
palletized packaging,loaded pallets
Throughput
up to 385 layers/h
Automation
Compatible with KHS InnoPET iflex
Packaging Types
Non-returnable and returnable packaging
Packaging Adaptability
Cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags,low-wall plastic crates
Layer Changeover
Optional fully automatic
Energy Recovery
Intelligent energy management system
Maintenance
Minimize with servo technology and cog belts
Automation level
Fully automatic / Flexible
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous / Inline
Changeover time
Fast
Energy efficiency
High
Cleaning method
Manual / Automatic
Twin-column design
Yes
Level compensation
Included
Compatible design
Layer preparation system
System throughput
Up to 385 layers/h
Energy management system
Intelligent
Maintenance requirement
Minimized
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Container size and shape
Cartons,trays,shrink packs,individual packets,bags,low-wall plastic crates
Twin-column design
Yes
Level compensation
Yes
Machine footprint
Compact
Layer preparation system
Compatible design
Palletizer type
Twin-column
Pallet conveyor systems
Single / Multi-lane
Robot-version pallet liner inserter
Optional
Manual/automatic liner supply
Optional
Throughput capacity
Up to 385 layers/h
Control panel type
PLC / HMI / Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Modular automation / Compatible with iflex
Robot version
Pallet liner inserter / Pallet liner magazine
Pallet conveyor systems
Single-lane / Multi-lane / Robot grouping
Level compensation feature
Yes
Layer preparation system
Compatible design
Market info
KHS is known for manufacturing innovative filling and packaging systems for the beverage, food, and non-food industries, renowned for their engineering expertise, high-quality standards, and sustainable solutions in ensuring efficient production processes.