Empty can depalletizer: continuous, orderly feeding at the start of the production line
Powerful hydraulics, a magnetic mechanism and smart control
Empty cans usually arrive at the factory on pallets in many layers and have to be fed to the line at a speed that matches the filler's capacity. Unloading pallets by hand not only ties up several workers but also scratches, dents and contaminates the cans and makes the line's infeed irregular. The Nano Machine empty can depalletizer carries out this stage fully automatically and at a steady speed.
The machine is the result of years of design and manufacturing by the Nano Machine engineering team: a powerful hydraulic system holds the pallet in an exact position and moves it, a magnetic mechanism gently lifts each layer of cans, and a PLC control system with motion and pressure sensors programs and monitors every step, so the machine performs flawlessly in all working conditions.
How does an empty can depalletizer work?
The brain of the machine is a PLC controller that coordinates the hydraulics, the magnet and the conveyor. To learn more, see the Programmable logic controller article on Wikipedia.
Loading the pallet
The pallet of empty cans is placed on the machine's platform with a manual or electric pallet truck.
Locking the position
The hydraulic system holds the pallet in an exact position and sets it for picking the top layer.
Layer-by-layer unloading
The magnetic mechanism gently lifts each layer of cans and transfers it to the conveyor.
Feeding the production line
The cans are guided in order, at a standard spacing, to the washing machine or the filler.
Empty pallet out
Once fully unloaded, the empty pallet leaves the machine automatically.
Empty can depalletizer price
The price of an empty can depalletizer depends on the capacity you need, the can and pallet sizes, the number of layers and any customisation. Nano Machine sells this machine directly, with no intermediaries, and before you buy, our engineers review your can and pallet sizes and line layout. For the next stages of the line, see the can and glass jar washer and dryer 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).
Empty can depalletizer technical specifications
The Nano Machine empty can depalletizer is built with a capacity of 250 cans per minute, a power rating of 8 kW, dimensions of 400 × 300 × 390 cm and a weight of about 3900 kg. The technical specifications can be customised to suit the can and pallet sizes, the number of layers and the line capacity.
Protecting can quality: a damage-free magnetic mechanism
An empty can has a thin wall and deforms under the slightest pressure or impact, and a damaged can causes problems in the filler and the seamer. The depalletizer's magnetic mechanism lifts each layer without mechanical pressure on the can body and prevents the cans from being damaged. Eliminating hand contact also keeps the cans hygienic before filling.
The machine has an enclosed, washable structure and can be set up for a wide range of can sizes with simple adjustments. This flexibility makes the depalletizer an economical choice for factories that produce several products in different cans.
24-hour continuous operation and stable performance
The empty can depalletizer is designed for continuous operation over three shifts. The PLC control system and the motion and pressure sensors monitor every step and stop the machine safely if a problem occurs. The result is continuous, predictable feeding of the line, fewer unwanted stoppages and none of the damage caused by manual unloading.
- Operating speed of up to 250 cans per minute
- Magnetic mechanism that keeps cans intact
- Dramatically reduced labour requirement
- Enclosed, washable structure for hygiene
- Adjustable for different can sizes
- Capable of 24-hour continuous operation
For an up-to-date price for the empty can depalletizer, technical advice and a design matched to your can and pallet sizes and line capacity, contact the Nano Machine team.
Applications of the empty can depalletizer
The Nano Machine empty can depalletizer is used at the start of any line fed with palletised metal cans, including:
Food and beverage industries
Canning lines, soft drink and juice plants, and vegetable oil production units.
Chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Chemical filling lines, pharmaceutical packaging units and cosmetics and personal care production.
Paint and resin industries
Paint and solvent filling lines and packaging of industrial products in metal cans.
How a depalletizer affects productivity and costs
A line's filling speed is only useful as long as empty cans reach the filler on time. With even feeding, the empty can depalletizer eliminates line stoppages caused by a shortage of cans, reduces waste from damaged cans and takes up less space than manual pallet unloading. On top of that, optimised energy use and fewer workers lower the operating cost at the start of the line.
For optimal maintenance, regular inspection of the hydraulic system and oil level, cleaning the magnet surface and checking the sensors are recommended. During commissioning, the Nano Machine after-sales team provides free operator training and a maintenance schedule.
When choosing a depalletizer, it is very important to match its capacity to the filler and the seamer. A depalletizer slower than the filler becomes the line's bottleneck, while an oversized machine adds unnecessary cost. Before making a proposal, Nano Machine engineers review the filler speed, can size, number of layers per pallet and forklift route, so the empty can depalletizer is designed to fit your line exactly.
Also, if your factory produces different products in different cans across the seasons, storing the settings for each size in the control system allows product changeovers in the shortest possible time, with no complex mechanical changes.
Why choose the Nano Machine empty can depalletizer?
The Nano Machine depalletizer is designed around the needs of factories in Iran and is offered at a competitive price compared with imported machines, with optimised energy use, fast installation and commissioning, free operator training and customisation to each factory's needs. Nano Machine builds a complete range of equipment for the start and end of canning lines, including the basket unloading machine and can palletizer, and its experience comes from projects in Iran and exports to Turkey and the Persian Gulf countries.
Summary for production managers
By combining hydraulics, a magnetic mechanism and PLC control, the Nano Machine empty can depalletizer feeds the start of the line quickly, in order and without damaging the cans. A capacity of 250 cans per minute, 24-hour continuous operation and reduced labour make it a low-risk investment with a fast payback.
To buy an empty can depalletizer, share your can and pallet sizes and line capacity with the Nano Machine team to receive a technical proposal and a factory-direct price.
