Pallet sorting line for AD Pallets Aspropyrgos – efficient sorting with PSS

Pallet sorting line for AD Pallets Aspropyrgos

AD Pallets Aspropyrgos has chosen a pallet sorting line from Pallet Sorting Systems (PSS). After visiting our stand at LIGNA, followed by a demonstration at the PSS factory and a customer visit at several reference locations in the Netherlands, the company decided to invest in a standard PSS pallet sorting line.
The decision was supported by the need for a reliable, ergonomic and efficient solution for sorting used pallets.

What the pallet sorting line means for AD Pallets Aspropyrgos

The pallet sorting line now forms the new foundation of AD Pallets’ operational process. The system automates the entire flow of de-stacking, inspection, sorting and stacking. This replaces inconsistent manual work with a predictable, data-driven process.

Key operational benefits for AD Pallets:

• Higher output thanks to automatic infeed, singulation and stacking
• More consistent quality of sorted pallets, ready for direct sale
• Lower internal transport costs due to 50% fewer forklift movements
• A more organised work floor with clearly separated operator and forklift zones
• Improved planning and reporting thanks to CSV data from the integrated PSS SCADA

The sorting line provides AD Pallets with a scalable system that can grow with future volumes or additional modules such as a PSS repair line, the MultiSorter, or the Robotic Pallet Saw System.

Benefits for the sorting operator

The sorting operator benefits directly from the upgraded workflow.
Thanks to the pallet sorting line, one sorting operator now makes all decisions:

• recognising pallet quality (A/B/C)
• determining the pallet type
• sending pallets to the correct stacking position
• deciding whether a pallet must be repaired (when connected to a repair line)

This creates a clear and error-free process, because no longer multiple people make decisions.
Pallets are presented at ergonomic working height and automatically transported after sorting.

Benefits for the sorting operator:

• No more heavy lifting
• A safe work area without forklift traffic nearby
• A calmer workflow thanks to constant supply
• Higher processing speed without additional strain

The pallet sorting line complies with the requirements of the NEN-ISO 11228-1:2003 standard, ensuring long-term safe working conditions.

Benefits for the forklift driver

The forklift driver also experiences major improvements in daily work. Before the investment the driver had to constantly:

• supply unsorted pallet stacks
• remove sorted stacks
• manoeuvre around staff on the floor

With the pallet sorting line, the situation becomes much more streamlined:

• Fewer forklift kilometres thanks to automatic stacking
• Up to 50% fewer forklift movements, only full stacks in and out
• No more crossing paths with pedestrians
• Better flow, fewer waiting times thanks to continuous sorting

The result is a safer and more efficient internal logistics environment.

Summary

The investment by AD Pallets Aspropyrgos in a pallet sorting line from PSS delivers:

• higher output and lower labour costs
• safer and more ergonomic workplaces
• consistent pallet quality
• 50% fewer forklift movements
• complete data-driven reporting via PSS SCADA

The sorting line also forms a solid foundation for future upgrades with a repair line, MultiSorter or Robotic Pallet Saw System.

Pallet Sorting Systems – Modular. Reliable. Efficient.