PA16 layer palletizer

Maximize your FMCG throughput in limited floor space with a palletizer that ensures smooth, reliable handling and fixed-pallet stability for consistent, repeatable stacking.

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Efficient palletizing with lower energy consumption

Electric drives reduce compressed air usage, lower energy consumption, and cut operating costs by up to 95%.

In numbers

Higher throughput

5 l/min

Meet high-volume demand and increase your production speed with a capacity of up to 5 layers per minute.

Lower production costs

~95%

Drastically reduce your operational costs for compressed air by switching to precise, efficient electric motor drives.

Improved workplace

<70 dB

Protect your operators' health and improve the working environment with a quiet operation level below 70 decibels.

Why choose the PA16

Benefits

Protect product appearance

Motorized compression with HART-COAT prevents scratches and damage to ensure display-ready products arrive in perfect condition.

Achieve repeatable stacking precision

Motorized compression ensures pallet stacking quality is highly repeatable, providing consistent results across every production shift.

Enhance load stability

Increase pallet stability during transport and storage by utilizing the integrated interleaf feeder to secure your stacked loads.

Accomodate diverse pallet formats

Maintain operational flexibility with a system that supports palletizing all common pallet formats to meet your specific SKU needs.

Minimize maintenance downtime

Reduce upkeep with guides that do not require lubrication and roller bearings that are lubricated for life within an easy-access open design.

Solve layout and space tensions

Increase your production capacity without a facility expansion. The PA16 features a compact footprint designed for tight manufacturing environments.

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Building tomorrow

Sustainable results with our Ecodesign approach

The PA16 is engineered according to Körber’s Ecodesign concept, which integrates environmental considerations into the product design phase to focus on resource conservation and the circular economy. By prioritizing energy efficiency and resource optimization, this approach delivers measurable sustainable benefits: 

  • 95% reduction in operating costs by utilizing precise electric drives instead of pneumatic systems. 
  • 30% savings in electrical energy through the use of gravity-based counterweights and a lightweight platform. 
  • Quiet operation (<70 dB(A)) thanks to specialized polyurethane rollers and toothed belts. 
  • Reduced maintenance needs and lower operational costs through an optimized, wear-resistant design. 
  • Future-proof automation that meets global sustainability requirements without compromising throughput. 
  • This engineering approach ensures that your production is both highly efficient and environmentally responsible. 

PA16 technical specifications

Feature 

Specification 

Length 

2775 - 3175 mm 

Width 

1850 - 2050 mm 

Height 

2575 - 4300 mm 

Min. layer size 

600 x 800 mm 

Max. layer size 

1100 x 1300 mm 

Pallet height 

1600 / 2800 mm 

Pallet handling 

Transversely or lengthwise 

Layer weight 

Up to 200 kg 

Pallet weight 

Up to 1250 kg 

Speed 

Up to 5 layers per minute 

FFB case study

Automating for growth and reliability with the PA16

Körber transformed FFB-Group’s manual, labor-intensive workflow into a high-performance automated operation. By replacing physically demanding tasks, the PA16 solution delivers measurable improvements in throughput and operational stability. 

Key outcomes of this automation project include: 

  • Increased capacity: Handle higher production peaks and volumes without additional staff or labor costs. 
  • Consistent quality: Eliminate stacking errors to ensure repeatable pallet quality and reduce product damage. 
  • Optimized space: Reclaim valuable floor space for other operations thanks to the compact system footprint. 
  • Enhanced ergonomics: Improve employee satisfaction and safety by significantly reducing physical strain. 

This transition from manual to automated palletizing delivered a measurable ROI and improved overall productivity. 

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Brochure: Palletizing in perfection 

Explore the technical capabilities of the PA16 and our wider layer palletizing solution portfolio for the bakery industry.

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