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Pallet-making machine produces pallets eight minutes faster

Vlakkelichtkoepel, based in the Netherlands, produces high-quality, custom-made skylights and roof lights. Each skylight requires a custom-sized wooden pallet for packing and transportation purposes.

03/08/2022 16:00:50

Manufactured in-house, the wooden pallets were being measured and assembled manually on the floor, taking up considerable space and time. With over 10 pallets being produced a day, Vlakkelichtkoepel wanted to design a new system that could yield considerable time savings.

Thanks to a new pallet-making machine using HepcoMotion’s PDU2 actuators and MCS frame, the process is streamlined, takes up less space, and is much quicker. Indeed, time savings of approximately eight minutes per pallet are achieved, resulting in total savings of £4,500 per year.

Read the full article in DPA's August issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.