Basket unloading machine and can palletizer: from autoclave to pallet with no manual handling
Hydraulic system and two coordinated magnetic arms
In canning plants, after sterilisation the cans have to be taken out of the autoclave basket and stacked on pallets for storage and shipping. Doing these two stages by hand is time-consuming and ties up several workers at the end of the line; manual stacking is also less orderly and increases the risk of cans being knocked. The Nano Machine basket unloading machine and can palletizer carries out both stages in a single, fully automatic machine.
The machine uses a hydraulic system and two magnetic arms that work in coordination. Once the operator places the autoclave basket, the first magnetic arm takes the cans out of the basket layer by layer and places them on the traffic conveyor; the second magnetic arm then stacks the cans neatly and precisely on the pallet. The result is uniform, stable pallets that go straight to the warehouse.
How does the basket unloading machine and can palletizer work?
The final output of this machine is a stacked pallet, ready to ship. To learn more about pallets and their role in warehousing, see the Pallet article on Wikipedia.
Placing the autoclave basket
The operator places the sterilised basket in its set position on the machine.
Unloading with the first magnetic arm
The first magnetic arm takes the cans out of the basket layer by layer and places them on the traffic conveyor.
Transfer and arrangement on the traffic conveyor
The cans are arranged on the traffic conveyor ready for stacking on the pallet.
Stacking with the second magnetic arm
The second magnetic arm stacks the cans neatly on the pallet, layer by layer.
Finished pallet out
The completed pallet leaves the machine, ready for storage or shipping.
Basket unloading machine and can palletizer price
The price of a basket unloading machine and can palletizer depends on the capacity you need, the size of the autoclave basket and can, the pallet size and stacking pattern, and any customisation. Nano Machine sells this machine directly, with no intermediaries, and before you buy, our engineers review your basket and pallet dimensions and hall layout. If the cans need to go back to the line after unloading, see the can unloader for autoclave baskets and the other can and glass palletizers.
Direct from the manufacturer
Factory price, with no intermediaries.
One-year warranty
Full machine warranty for one year.
Ten years of after-sales service
Spare parts and service for up to ten years.
Installation and commissioning
Technicians sent to sites in Iran and abroad (Turkey and the Persian Gulf region).
Basket unloading machine and can palletizer technical specifications
The Nano Machine basket unloading machine and can palletizer is built with a capacity of 250 cans per minute, a power rating of 12 kW, dimensions of 750 × 200 × 380 cm and a weight of about 3900 kg. The technical specifications, including the size of the magnetic heads and the pallet stacking pattern, can be customised to suit your can, basket and pallet sizes.
Orderly pallet stacking: stable pallets and safe transport
A badly stacked pallet is unstable in the warehouse, takes up more space and increases the risk of cans falling and being damaged in transport. The machine's second magnetic arm places the cans on the pallet layer by layer, exactly according to the defined pattern, so every pallet is identical, compact and stable.
Because the cans are picked up and placed using magnetic force and controlled hydraulic motion, they are not knocked and their bodies and seams stay intact, which matters a great deal for sterilised canned products and their shelf life.
Less labour and greater safety at the end of the line
Basket unloading and pallet stacking are usually among the most labour-intensive areas of a canning plant. The basket unloading machine and can palletizer runs this area with a single operator who moves the baskets and pallets. Eliminating manual handling of hot, heavy cans reduces the risk of physical injury to workers and makes the workplace safer.
- Fully automatic unloading and stacking in one machine
- Two coordinated magnetic arms with a hydraulic system
- Orderly stacking and stable pallets
- Less labour and lower operating costs
- Prevents knocks and damage to cans
- Easy to operate and maintain
For an up-to-date price for the basket unloading machine and can palletizer, technical advice and a design matched to your basket, can and pallet sizes, contact the Nano Machine team.
Applications of the basket unloading machine and can palletizer
The Nano Machine basket unloading machine and can palletizer is designed for lines where cans go straight onto pallets after the autoclave, including:
Canning industry
Unloading and palletising cans of canned fish, legumes, mushrooms and ready meals after sterilisation.
Food industry
Neat stacking of food product cans on pallets for storage and distribution.
Beverage industry
Palletising beverage cans after thermal processing.
Chemical industry
Stacking metal cans of chemical products on pallets in an orderly and safe way.
Operation and maintenance tips
To keep stacking accurate over the long term, regular inspection of the hydraulic system, oil level and connections is recommended, along with cleaning metal particles and moisture off the magnet surfaces. Defining a stacking pattern for each can size in the control system also shortens product changeover time. The Nano Machine after-sales team trains operators on the maintenance schedule during commissioning, and spare parts are available for up to ten years.
Before installation, it is also a good idea to plan a route in the hall layout for the forklift or pallet jack that brings empty pallets and removes full ones. This simple planning lets the operator change pallets without delay, so the basket unloading machine and can palletizer always runs at full capacity. Nano Machine engineers will support you with the layout design.
Why choose the Nano Machine basket unloading machine and palletizer?
Nano Machine builds a complete range of end-of-line canning equipment, from the can loader for autoclave baskets and the vertical door autoclave to unloaders, depalletizers and palletizers. This machine is designed to work in step with the rest of the line, and its design draws on experience from projects in Iran and exports to Turkey and the Persian Gulf countries.
Summary for production managers
The Nano Machine basket unloading machine and can palletizer combines two labour-intensive, time-consuming end-of-line stages of a canning plant in one automatic machine. With a capacity of 250 cans per minute, two magnetic arms, orderly stacking and a dramatic reduction in labour, it both raises line speed and guarantees the quality of the finished pallet.
To buy a basket unloading machine and can palletizer, share your autoclave basket, can and pallet dimensions and line capacity with the Nano Machine team to receive a technical proposal and a factory-direct price.
