CASES, CARTONS & SHRINK PACKS
Automated Palletizing Solutions for Cases, Cartons & Shrink Packs
From product infeed and pack organization to palletizing and finished pallet handling — engineered around your package format, production rate, pallet pattern and existing line.
WHAT ARE YOU PALLETIZING?
Built Around the Package Your Line Actually Handles
The right palletizing approach depends on the final pack format reaching the end of your production line — not simply the product inside it.
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Cases
Regular packed cases from beverage, food and industrial production lines.
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Cartons
Corrugated cartons with different dimensions, weights and stacking requirements.
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Shrink-Wrapped Packs
Shrink-wrapped beverage and consumer packs requiring stable conveying, arrangement and pallet formation.
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Trays & Bundled Packs
Other regular pack formats evaluated around product stability, handling method and pallet requirements.
Not sure where your product fits?
Not sure where your product fits? The classification is based on the final package handled by the palletizing system. Send us a product photo or video and we can help evaluate the application.
YOUR AUTOMATION SCOPE
Where Does Your Project Need to Start?
ATOP can connect with an existing packaging line, automate product handling and palletizing, or configure a broader end-of-line process around your current production conditions.
01 · Connect to My Existing Packaging Line
Keep your existing packing or packaging equipment and connect it with downstream conveying, pack organization and automatic palletizing.
EXISTING PACKAGING
CONVEYING
PALLETIZING
02 · Automate Product Handling + Palletizing
Coordinate pack conveying, positioning, row or layer formation and palletizing as one continuous downstream process.
INFEED
ARRANGEMENT
PALLETIZING
PALLET OUTFEED
03 · Upgrade Manual Palletizing
Replace repetitive manual stacking with an automated palletizing system while retaining compatible upstream production equipment.
EXISTING PRODUCTION
AUTOMATIC PALLETIZING
FINISHED PALLET
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
From Incoming Packs to a Finished Pallet
Each stage is configured around package stability, production rate and the pallet pattern required by the application.
The exact process may vary depending on the existing packaging equipment and selected palletizing configuration.
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Pack Infeed
Finished cases, cartons or shrink-wrapped packs enter the downstream handling system from the existing packaging process.
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Conveying & Orientation
Packages are transferred, guided and oriented as required for stable downstream arrangement and palletizing.
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Row / Layer Formation
Packages are organized into the required row or layer pattern according to the pallet layout and selected palletizing method.
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Automatic Palletizing
The prepared packs are stacked automatically according to the required pallet pattern, layer configuration and load height.
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Finished Pallet Outfeed
Completed pallets are transferred downstream for stretch wrapping, forklift pickup, storage or further logistics handling.
How does an automated case and carton palletizing system work?
An automated case and carton palletizing system receives finished packs from the packaging line, conveys and organizes them into the required arrangement, stacks them automatically according to the pallet pattern, and transfers the completed pallet for downstream handling.
PALLETIZING CONFIGURATIONS
Which Palletizing Configuration Fits Your Production Line?
Different package formats, production rates and operating requirements call for different palletizing approaches. The right configuration should be selected around the complete application — not throughput alone.
FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION
Robotic Palletizing
A flexible approach for production lines handling multiple pack formats, pallet patterns or changing production requirements.
Best evaluated when:
- Multiple package sizes or SKUs are involved
- Pallet patterns may change
- Production flexibility is important
- Available layout requires an adaptable configuration
CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
Layer Palletizing
A layer-based palletizing approach for stable pack formats and continuous production where coordinated product arrangement and repeatable pallet patterns are important.
Best evaluated when:
- Production runs continuously
- Package specifications are relatively stable
- Pallet patterns are standardized
- Higher sustained throughput is required
HOW DO WE SELECT THE RIGHT CONFIGURATION?
The right palletizing configuration is determined by the complete application — not production speed alone. Package dimensions, weight, rigidity, production rate, pallet pattern, SKU range, available space, upstream equipment and downstream handling should be evaluated together.
ENGINEERED AROUND YOUR LINE
What Determines the Right Palletizing Solution?
A reliable palletizing system should be engineered around your package characteristics, production requirements, pallet specifications, existing equipment and available factory space — not selected as a standalone machine.
PACKAGE CHARACTERISTICS
What Are We Handling?
Package dimensions, weight, rigidity, surface condition and pack stability directly affect conveying, positioning, gripping and pallet formation.
- Dimensions & Weight
- Pack Rigidity
- Shape & Stability
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
How Much Product Must the System Handle?
Required output, production rhythm and the number of incoming lines influence product accumulation, layer formation and palletizing configuration.
- Packs / Minute
- Number of Lines
- Continuous / Batch Production
PALLET REQUIREMENTS
How Should the Finished Pallet Be Built?
Pallet dimensions, stacking pattern, layer arrangement and required load height determine how products must be organized before palletizing.
- Pallet Size
- Pallet Pattern
- Load Height
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
What Is Already Installed?
Existing case packers, carton sealers, shrink wrappers and conveyors should be evaluated before defining the downstream automation scope.
- Packing Equipment
- Existing Conveyors
- Line Interface
Factory Layout
How Much Space Is Available?
Floor space, ceiling height, column positions, access routes and safety clearances can directly affect equipment selection and system layout.
- Floor Space
- Ceiling Height
- Access & Safety
Downstream Handling
What Happens After Palletizing?
Finished pallets can be transferred for stretch wrapping, forklift pickup, buffering, warehousing or connection with downstream logistics systems.
- Stretch Wrapping
- Pallet Transfer
- Forklift / AGV Interface
Every Project Starts with the Actual Production Conditions
Send us your package dimensions and weight, required output, pallet information, existing line photos or videos and available layout. These details help our engineering team evaluate the handling method, palletizing configuration and integration scope more accurately.
REAL ATOP PROJECTS
Palletizing Systems in Real Production Lines
See how ATOP palletizing systems are configured for different case, carton and shrink-pack applications, production requirements and end-of-line layouts.
Actual system configurations vary according to package specifications, required output, pallet pattern and site conditions.
01 FEATURED PROJECT · SHRINK PACKS
High-Speed Shrink Pack Palletizing Line
An integrated palletizing system for shrink-wrapped beverage packs, combining product infeed, pack arrangement, layer formation, automatic palletizing and finished pallet outfeed.
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
APPLICATION
Shrink-Wrapped Beverage Packs
PRODUCT HANDLING
Conveying · Positioning · Layer Formation
PALLETIZING METHOD
Automatic Layer Palletizing
SYSTEM SCOPE
Product Infeed · Palletizing · Pallet Outfeed
Project 02 — Carton Palletizing
Robotic Carton Palletizing System
Handling
Cartons
Method
Robotic Palletizing
Automated carton conveying and robotic palletizing configured around the required production flow and pallet pattern.
Project 03 — SHRINK PACKS · HIGH OUTPUT
Continuous Shrink Pack Palletizing Line
Handling
Cartons
Method
High Palletizing
Continuous product handling and palletizing for beverage production where stable pack flow and sustained throughput are key requirements.
Project 04 — MULTI-LINE PALLETIZING
Dual-Infeed Palletizing System
Handling
Cartons
Method
High Palletizing
A coordinated palletizing configuration designed to receive product flow from multiple infeed lanes within one integrated downstream system.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions About Case, Carton & Shrink Pack Palletizing
Every production line is different. These are some of the most common questions when evaluating an automated palletizing system for cases, cartons and shrink-wrapped packs.
Have a different application?
Send us your package information and current line conditions for an initial evaluation.
Can one palletizing system handle different case or shrink-pack sizes?
Yes. A palletizing system can be configured for multiple package sizes and pallet patterns, but the required flexibility depends on the dimensional differences, package stability, production rate and selected palletizing method. For multi-SKU applications, changeover requirements should be evaluated during system design.
How do I choose between robotic and layer palletizing?
The choice depends on the complete application rather than production speed alone. Robotic palletizing is often considered when flexibility, multiple SKUs or adaptable pallet patterns are important, while layer palletizing can be suitable for stable package formats and continuous production. Package characteristics, required output, pallet pattern and available space should be evaluated together.
Can the palletizing system connect to my existing packaging equipment?
Yes. The downstream palletizing system can be engineered to interface with compatible existing equipment such as case packers, carton sealers, shrink wrappers and conveyors. The existing line layout, discharge height, product flow and control interface should be reviewed before defining the final integration scope.
What information do you need to evaluate my project?
To evaluate the application, we normally need the package dimensions and weight, required production rate, pallet size, pallet pattern or stacking requirements, available layout and information about the existing upstream and downstream equipment. Photos or videos of the current production line are also helpful.
Can stretch wrapping and pallet handling be integrated after palletizing?
Yes. Depending on the project scope, finished pallet handling can include pallet conveyors, stretch wrapping, pallet transfer, forklift pickup points and interfaces for further warehouse or logistics automation.
Can the system be customized for limited factory space?
Yes. System layout can be configured around the available floor space, ceiling height, column positions, access routes and existing equipment. The final arrangement depends on the selected palletizing method and the material flow required before and after palletizing.
START YOUR PROJECT
Tell Us What Your Line Needs to Palletize
Share your package specifications, production requirements, pallet information and current line conditions. Our engineering team can use these details to evaluate a suitable palletizing configuration and integration approach for your application..
Photos, videos or an existing line layout can also help us understand your application more accurately.
● Application-Based Engineering ● Existing-Line Integration ● Downstream Automation