Layer Palletising Machines – boost throughput, cut costs, and protect your people
NEPTEK represents the world-class engineering of Premier Tech Chronos and Ehcolo to deliver automatic bag‐ and bale-handling Layer Palletising Machines that drive productivity at the end of your packaging line. These state-of-the-art systems help operators reach higher production rates, improve load integrity, and dramatically reduce manual-handling injuries. Whether you need to stack polypropylene feed sacks, paper flour bags, or shrink-wrapped bale packs, our technology provides the repeatability and accuracy you expect from an industry leader.
Because the machines rely on layer-forming rather than single-pick palletising, they can accommodate virtually any bag or bale shape, size, or material. Each layer is squared off before it leaves the forming table, so even lightweight or irregular packages create a perfectly square pallet. Layer Palletising Machines from Premier Tech Chronos or Ehcolo achieve throughputs of up to 40 bags per minute (depending on bag dimensions, stacking pattern, and pallet configuration) without sacrificing precision. The result is greater truck-cube utilisation, safer loads, and a professional finish that reflects well on your brand.
NEPTEK offers both high-level and low-level bag palletisers, giving you freedom to balance speed, budget, and available headroom. High-level models feed product in above the pallet, keeping floor space clear for operators, pallet shuttles, and stretch-wrapping equipment; low-level versions deliver comparable stacking quality while simplifying maintenance and line integration. In either layout, servo-driven axes guarantee smooth motion profiles, minimise wear, and contribute to exceptionally low lifetime cost of ownership.
Case and tray palletising without compromise
Where beverage and food producers require flawless presentation, NEPTEK partners with select European specialists to supply high-speed box and tray Layer Palletising Machines. Modern shelf-ready packages demand gentle handling, yet must be aligned to maximise top-to-bottom stacking strength. Our high-infeed layer palletisers accept cartons or shrink-wrapped trays at line speeds of up to 150 packs per minute. Because the pattern is built on a forming table rather than by individually gripping each case, the process is inherently more controlled, reducing label scuffing and corrugate damage. Operators benefit from clear visibility of the layer build-up and can switch recipes in minutes via an intuitive HMI—no mechanical change-parts required.
Technical features that matter
- High throughput – designed for demanding 24/7 production environments.
- Intuitive programming – graphical recipe editors let staff create new pallet patterns quickly.
- Servo-driven motors – precise positioning, gentle acceleration, and lower energy draw.
- Low maintenance cost – modular construction and accessible components simplify service.
- Energy-efficient drives – regenerative braking and high-efficiency gearboxes cut kWh usage.
- Quiet operation – reduced noise levels improve workplace comfort and safety.
Tangible advantages for every stakeholder
- High capacity means fewer palletisers per line and faster return on investment.
- Excellent operator visibility and access make routine inspection and cleaning effortless.
- Greater line efficiencies—consistent stacks reduce downstream film usage and transport damage.
- Tolerance of imperfect product allows you to maintain uptime even when bag fill varies slightly.
- Flexible recipe creation empowers operators to respond to new product launches without calling an engineer.
- Pin-point layer positioning improves stability for interlocking patterns and mixed-product pallets.
- High-level configurations free up valuable floor space between production lines.
- Proven reliability keeps OEE high, while low maintenance demand protects the bottom line.
- Custom-engineered solutions ensure every layout fits your exact bag, bale, case, or tray specifications.
- Robust, industrial-grade components withstand harsh environments and multi-shift schedules.
- Small footprint leverages unused vertical clearance to maximise plant real estate.
Integration, safety, and lifetime support
Every NEPTEK-supplied Layer Palletising Machine is delivered as part of a turnkey solution that can include in-feed conveyors, automatic slip-sheet dispensers, stretch-wrapping, and out-feed pallet shuttles. Our engineers collaborate with your project team to map real-world bag flow, evaluate ceiling heights, and model line efficiencies in 3D before hardware ever leaves the factory. All systems comply with international safety standards—featuring light-curtain guarding, coded interlocks, and Category 3 stop circuitry—to protect your workforce and maintain audit readiness.
Once installed, NEPTEK’s local service division provides commissioning, operator training, and preventive-maintenance packages to sustain peak performance year after year. Remote diagnostics and predictive-maintenance analytics further reduce unplanned downtime and keep spare-parts inventories lean.
Ready to optimise your end-of-line?
From fertiliser plants in the Northern Cape to beverage bottlers in Gauteng, NEPTEK has helped manufacturers across Africa and beyond unlock the full potential of Layer Palletising Machines. Contact our team today to arrange a site audit, explore financing options, or witness a live palletising demo at our technology centre. Together, we’ll build a safer, faster, and more profitable packing operation—one perfectly stacked pallet at a time.
