De Colruyt in Gieslenghien: efficient pallet management in the DC with PSS pallet sorting line
de Colruyt in Gieslenghien: efficient pallet management in the DC with PSS pallet sorting line
de Colruyt in Gislenghien, Belgium, recently invested in a pallet sorting line from Pallet Sorting Systems (PSS). This state-of-the-art machine is designed to further optimize the logistics processes in their distribution center (DC) and fits seamlessly with their need for efficient pallet management, in addition to a huge cost saving on transport to a Pallet Repair Shop where pallets are normally sorted and repaired, only 40% are now taken to the Pallet Repair Shop that need repair, there is also a saving in the total number of pool pallets needed, as 60% are reused immediately after sorting.
Key features of the pallet sorting line:
1. Suitable for different pallet types and sizes
The sorting line handles both Europallets, IPP, LPR and Chep pallets in formats 800×1200 mm and 1000×1200 mm. The machine can sort these different pallet types simultaneously, offering maximum flexibility.
2. High sorting capacity.
The machine sorts more than 400 pallets per hour in as many as 8 different categories, including distinctions in:
- Type of pallet: Euro, IPP, LPR, Chep
- State of the pallet: whole or in need of repair
3. Efficiency in pallet management
With this sorting line, Colruyt sorts pallets they use themselves in their DC. Pallets to be repaired are immediately separated and sent to an external pallet repairer, who repairs them and returns them to Colruyt.
4. Reliability and continuity
The machines have been running 24/7 since the first installation in 2012. Maintenance is performed entirely by Colruyt’s internal technical department, ensuring reliable and long-term operation.
5. Advanced Scada system
The sorting line is equipped with a Scada system, which generates a sorting report per shift and makes it available in a CSV file. This provides valuable insights into the performance of the sorting process.
Why did Colruyt choose PSS?
The investment in a PSS sorting line underlines Colruyt’s confidence in the quality and performance of these machines. Sorting pallets directly in the DC speeds up logistics processes and increases efficiency. At the same time, the modular structure of the sorting line guarantees flexibility and adaptability for future needs.
Contact Pallet Sorting Systems to learn more about how our solutions can improve your logistics processes.
