Automatic Sheet Feeders

Bottom sheet feeders automatically place a sheet at the base of the load-building process. Depending on the system design, the sheet may be placed on top of an empty pallet before the load is built, or it may support a process where the load is formed on a sheet before a pallet is inserted later in the handling sequence.

Bottom sheet feeders help create a stable, consistent surface for load building while reducing manual handling and keeping the palletizing process moving.

Benefits of bottom sheet feeders include:

• Consistent sheet placement at the start of the palletizing cycle
• Improved load stability at the base of the load
• Reduced manual handling of sheet materials
• Better protection from pallet gaps, rough boards, dirt, or moisture when used with pallets
• Support for automated pallet handling and pallet insertion strategies
• Reliable operation in high-throughput palletizing environments

Top sheet and cap sheet feeders automatically apply protective sheets or caps to the top of a completed pallet load. These systems are often integrated before stretch wrapping or other downstream equipment to help protect the top layer, improve containment, and prepare the load for shipping or storage.

Cap sheet feeders may be used when a sturdier sheet is required or when the sheet is designed to extend beyond the load, allowing the edges to be folded or secured during the wrapping process.

Benefits of top sheet and cap sheet feeders include:

• Automated placement on completed pallet loads
• Protection for the top layer of product
• Improved load containment before stretch wrapping
• More consistent finished pallet presentation
• Reduced manual handling at the end of the line
• Integration with cap plows, load lifters, hold-downs, and stretch wrapping systems when required

Top poly sheet dispensers automatically apply a lightweight plastic sheet over the top of a completed pallet load. These systems are commonly used when products require added protection from moisture, dust, debris, or environmental exposure before the load moves into stretch wrapping, storage, or shipping.

A dedicated top poly sheet dispenser is used to handle sheet placement. Rather than having the robot place the sheet, the dispenser feeds and applies the poly material at the correct point in the line, helping maintain throughput while ensuring consistent top coverage.

Benefits of top poly sheet dispensers include:

• Automated top sheet application
  The dispenser applies the poly sheet without requiring manual placement or robot cycle time.
• Moisture and contamination protection
  The plastic sheet helps shield the top of the pallet load from moisture, dust, debris, and other environmental exposure.
• Consistent sheet coverage
  The system dispenses and positions the sheet for reliable coverage before wrapping or downstream handling.
• Support for high-throughput lines
  Dedicated dispensing equipment allows the palletizing system to maintain speed without adding sheet placement to the robot’s workload.
• Integration with stretch wrapping systems
  Top poly sheet dispensers can work with hold-downs, load lifters, and stretch wrappers to help keep the sheet controlled and secure during wrapping.

Tier sheet feeders automatically insert sheets between product layers during palletizing. These systems are commonly used when loads require added layer-to-layer stability, especially when products do not naturally interlock during stacking.

Tier sheet feeders can help maintain throughput by placing sheets at the required layer intervals while the robot continues building the load.

Tier sheet feeders are commonly used for:

• Display packs
• Square cartons
• Flexible packaging
• Bagged materials
• Lightweight containers
• Loads requiring added layer stability

Benefits of tier sheet feeders include:

• Improved structural stability between layers
• Reduced product shifting during handling and transport
• Consistent sheet placement at required layer intervals
• Support for pallet patterns that need added reinforcement
• Reduced reliance on manual sheet insertion
• Improved efficiency in automated palletizing cells