MCZ Palety Invests in a Pallet Sorting Line with Seven Integrated Pallet Repair Stations

Pallet Sorting Systems (PSS) is supplying MCZ Palety in Poland with a combined pallet sorting and repair line featuring six automatic pallet stackers and seven integrated repair stations. The installation combines sorting, repairing and automatic stacking of used pallets into one efficient production process.

What makes this installation unique is the intelligent distribution of pallet flows. Good-quality pallets are sorted and stacked immediately, while damaged pallets are transported to the repair stations via an overhead conveyor. After repair, the pallets are transferred through a separate lower conveyor to the designated automatic stackers.

Six Automatic Stackers for Efficient Pallet Sorting

The pallet sorting line is equipped with six automatic stackers, divided into two sections of the installation.

Three stackers are positioned directly behind the sorting operator. These are used to remove first-grade pallets directly from the sorting process. Completed stacks are discharged at the front of the installation, making these pallets immediately available for sale.

One of these stackers can also be used as an overflow buffer for damaged pallets when the incoming volume exceeds the available repair capacity.

The remaining three stackers are located behind the repair section and are used to automatically collect repaired pallets and other selected pallet categories.

The sorting operator can direct pallets to all six stackers. This provides maximum flexibility and allows different pallet flows to be managed efficiently.

Seven Integrated Repair Stations with an Automatic Overhead Conveyor

Pallets identified as damaged during the sorting process are automatically directed to an overhead conveyor. This conveyor transports the pallets along the seven integrated repair stations, where each repair operator can take a pallet directly from the conveyor for repair.

This system offers several important advantages:

• Repair operators receive only pallets that actually require repair.
• Manual handling and distribution of damaged pallets are significantly reduced.
• All seven repair stations are supplied by one central conveyor system.
• Repair operators can focus entirely on their repair activities.
• Pallets are distributed more efficiently across the available repair stations.

The automatic pallet supply creates a well-organised and ergonomic working environment, ensuring a continuous flow of pallets requiring repair.

Automatic Discharge of Repaired Pallets via the Lower Conveyor

Once a pallet has been repaired, the repair operator places it onto the lower conveyor. This conveyor automatically transports the repaired pallet to one of the three stackers located behind the repair section.

All seven repair operators can direct their repaired pallets to the final three stackers. The first three stackers remain available to the sorting operator for the direct separation of good-quality pallets or the overflow of pallets requiring repair.

By separating the transport flows, sorting and repair operations can take place simultaneously without unnecessarily interfering with each other.

This ensures efficient pallet handling and eliminates additional manual pallet movements between the different production areas.

Higher Capacity Through Intelligent Pallet Flow Management

The strength of this combined installation lies in the way different pallet flows are managed.

Good-quality pallets are immediately removed from the sorting process and automatically stacked. Damaged pallets are directed to the repair section, where seven repair operators can work simultaneously.

After repair, the pallets are automatically transported and stacked without requiring additional forklift movements between the workstations.

The main benefits for MCZ Palety include:

• Six automatic pallet stackers for flexible distribution of pallet types and quality grades.
• Three stackers directly behind the sorting operator for good-quality pallets and overflow capacity.
• Seven integrated pallet repair stations with automatic pallet supply.
• An overhead conveyor for distributing damaged pallets to the repair operators.
• A lower conveyor for the automatic discharge of repaired pallets.
• Three stackers behind the repair section for collecting repaired pallets.
• Fewer manual pallet movements, resulting in more efficient use of personnel and forklifts.

SCADA Technology for Real-Time Production Monitoring

The installation is equipped with the SCADA control system developed by Pallet Sorting Systems. This system automatically records important production data, including the number of sorted pallets, pallet distribution across the stackers and operating hours.

Through the PSS App, MCZ Palety can monitor the current status and performance of the installation.

In addition, daily production reports are available in CSV format. These reports provide valuable insights into production performance and allow further analysis and optimisation of operational processes.

Modular Design and Ready for Future Expansion

The combined pallet sorting and repair line is built using standardised PSS modules.This modular design allows the installation to be adapted to changing production requirements in the future. For example, additional repair stations, extra automatic stackers or other automation modules can be integrated as production demands increase. Possible extensions also include a Paintbooth for automatically painting pallets or a Nail Press for pressing protruding nails back into the pallet deck. Thanks to this modular construction, the installation remains flexible and can grow alongside the future operations of MCZ Palety.

MCZ Palety Chooses Efficient Pallet Automation from PSS

With this investment, MCZ Palety benefits from a fully integrated solution in which pallet sorting and pallet repair are efficiently combined. The combination of six automatic stackers, seven repair stations and separate conveyor systems ensures efficient processing of both good-quality and damaged pallets. By automating pallet supply, distribution and discharge, manual handling is significantly reduced, allowing employees to focus on quality inspection and pallet repair.

Pallet Sorting Systems appreciates the trust placed in PSS by MCZ Palety and looks forward to a successful partnership.

Pallet Sorting Systems – Modular. Reliable. Efficient.