{"id":2969,"date":"2026-04-21T13:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:59:48","slug":"how-robotic-palletisers-can-handle-multiple-infeeds-and-multiple-pallet-stack-positions-simultaneous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/how-robotic-palletisers-can-handle-multiple-infeeds-and-multiple-pallet-stack-positions-simultaneous\/","title":{"rendered":"How Robotic Palletisers Can Handle Multiple Infeeds and Multiple Pallet Stack Positions Simultaneous"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs-1024x351.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs-1024x351.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs-1536x526.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/petal-palletiser-and-AMRs.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With rising SKU counts and tighter production layouts, manufacturers are looking for ways to consolidate equipment without sacrificing output. Multi\u2011infeed, multi\u2011pallet robotic palletisers provide that consolidation by enabling one robot to service several lines and pallet positions in parallel, significantly increasing operational efficiency. This capability is transforming end\u2011of\u2011line automation, especially for sites producing a wide range of SKUs or operating multiple packaging formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video below shows a real system in action, demonstrating how a single robot can manage several product streams and build pallets on different stations in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the system running:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Multi Product Multi Line Palletising Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/a4ushkdj03?dnt=1#?secret=kBQ2sTsaqG\" data-secret=\"kBQ2sTsaqG\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Multi\u2011Infeed, Multi\u2011Pallet Palletising Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional palletisers are usually dedicated to a single line. If a facility has three packaging lines, it often needs three separate palletisers\u2014each taking up space, requiring maintenance, and adding cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A robotic palletiser with multi\u2011line capability replaces all of that with a single, flexible cell that can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accept products from two or more infeed conveyors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build pallets on two or more pallet positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch between lines and pallets automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach increases efficiency while reducing equipment footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Robots Manage Multiple Infeeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A robotic palletiser can receive products from several lines because of three key technologies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Coordinated Infeed Conveyors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each infeed delivers product to a defined pick point. Sensors or vision systems confirm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SKU type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot\u2019s controller prioritises picks based on line speed, buffer levels, or programmed rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Intelligent Scheduling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot doesn\u2019t simply pick from whichever line is closest. Instead, it uses logic such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPick from Line A until buffer drops below X\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAlternate between Line A and Line B every cycle\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPrioritise the fastest\u2011running line to prevent backups\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures smooth flow across all lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Robots Build Multiple Pallets at the Same Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the robot has picked a product, it must place it on the correct pallet. Multi\u2011pallet systems achieve this through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Multiple Stacking Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each pallet position can have its own pattern, height, and SKU assignment. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pallet 1: Cartons, interlocked pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pallet 2: Cartons, column stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot switches patterns automatically based on which pallet it is feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Optimised Robot Paths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The robot\u2019s motion planning software calculates the most efficient route between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infeed A \u2192 Pallet 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infeed B \u2192 Pallet 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and so on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This minimises travel time and maximises throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where This Technology Is Most Valuable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multi\u2011infeed, multi\u2011pallet robotic palletisers are ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food and beverage plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet food and animal feed manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical and agricultural products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract packers with frequent SKU changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities with limited floor space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operations looking to reduce labour dependency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They provide the flexibility to scale production without major layout changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robotic palletisers capable of handling multiple infeeds and multiple pallet stack positions simultaneously offer a powerful combination of flexibility, efficiency, and space savings. By stacking from two or more infeeds onto two or more pallet positions, they keep production flowing continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system shown in the video is a strong example of how a single robotic cell can replace several traditional palletisers while delivering higher throughput and greater adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to understand how automated palletising could work in your operation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/contact\">get in touch with us<\/a> or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/palletiser-savings-estimator\">Palletiser Savings Estimator<\/a> to get an indication of the return you could expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<div class=\"topbutton\"><a href=\"\/contact\">contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- Whiteblock Bottom--><\/p>\n<div id=\"w2\" class=\"whiteblock2\">\n<div class=\"wpwhiteblockwv\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Watch automation videos&#8230;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/watch-videos\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Watch Automation Videos\" src=\"\/images\/video-image.jpg\" alt=\"Watch\" width=\"300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpwhiteblockwv\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Find out more&#8230;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/news\/the-hidden-cost-of-throughput-why-is-staff-turnover-so-high-in-my-packing-department\/\">The Hidden Cost of Throughput: Why Is Staff Turnover So High in My Packing Department?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news\/why-made-in-the-uk-matters-for-support-and-spare-parts\/\">Why \u201cMade in the UK\u201d Matters for Support and Spare Parts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news\/why-granta-palletisers-are-designed-to-deliver-one-of-the-lowest-total-costs-of-ownership-tco-in-the-uk\/\">Why Granta Palletisers Are Designed to Deliver One of the Lowest Total Costs of Ownership (TCO) in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news\/why-we-use-kuka-robots-in-our-palletising-systems-reliability-and-lifespan-you-can-trust\/\">Why We Use KUKA Robots in Our Palletising Systems: Reliability and Lifespan You Can Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/news\/10-automation-terms-every-engineer-should-know-before-upgrading-their-production-line\/\">10 Automation Terms Every Engineer Should Know Before Upgrading Their Production Line<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wppaltypes\">\n<div class=\"circle\"><a href=\"\/types-of-automation\/robotic-palletising\/palletiser-application-examples\/bag-palletiser\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Bag Palletiser\" src=\"\/images\/paltypes\/Bag-Palletiser-2-Lane-c.png\" alt=\"Bag Palletiser\" width=\"160px\" \/><\/a>Bag Palletiser<\/div>\n<div class=\"circle\"><a href=\"\/types-of-automation\/robotic-palletising\/palletiser-application-examples\/barrel-palletiser\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Barrel Palletiser\" src=\"\/images\/paltypes\/barrel-palletiser-c.png\" alt=\"Barrel Palletiser\" width=\"160px\" \/><\/a>Barrel Palletiser<\/div>\n<div class=\"circle\"><a href=\"\/types-of-automation\/robotic-palletising\/palletiser-application-examples\/box-palletiser\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Box Palletiser\" src=\"\/images\/paltypes\/Box-Palletiser-2-Lane.png\" alt=\"Box Palletiser\" width=\"160px\" \/><\/a>Box Palletiser<\/div>\n<div class=\"circle\"><a href=\"\/types-of-automation\/robotic-palletising\/palletiser-application-examples\/crate-palletiser\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Crate Palletiser\" src=\"\/images\/paltypes\/Crate-Palletiser-2-Lane.png\" alt=\"Crate Palletiser\" width=\"160px\" \/><\/a>Crate Palletiser<\/div>\n<div class=\"circle\"><a href=\"\/types-of-automation\/robotic-palletising\/palletiser-application-examples\/tray-palletiser\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tray Palletiser\" src=\"\/images\/paltypes\/Tray-Palletiser-c.png\" alt=\"Tray Palletiser\" width=\"160px\" \/><\/a>Tray Palletiser<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With rising SKU counts and tighter production layouts, manufacturers are looking for ways to consolidate equipment without sacrificing output. Multi\u2011infeed, multi\u2011pallet robotic palletisers provide that consolidation by enabling one robot to service several lines and pallet positions in parallel, significantly &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/how-robotic-palletisers-can-handle-multiple-infeeds-and-multiple-pallet-stack-positions-simultaneous\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[441,442,268,296,332,61,96,463,212,237,255,186],"tags":[23,187],"class_list":["post-2969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-agvs","category-amrs","category-auto-palletiser","category-automated-palletising","category-box-palletiser","category-company-news","category-updates","category-palletiser-2","category-palletiser","category-palletising","category-robotic-palletiser","category-robotic-palletising","tag-industrial-automation","tag-robotic-palletising"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2969"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2971,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2969\/revisions\/2971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.granta-automation.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}