Optimising Food Production with Automated Palletising Solutions

At Granta Automation, we understand the challenges food production managers face—ensuring efficiency, maintaining product consistency, and upholding the highest safety and hygiene standards. Palletising, a critical yet often labour-intensive process, is one area where automation can drive significant improvements. As the UK’s leading integrator of KUKA robotic palletisers, we provide state-of-the-art automated palletising solutions designed to streamline your operations, reduce costs, and support business growth.

Why Automate Your Palletising Process?

Food manufacturing is fast-paced, and the demand for higher throughput, precision handling, and minimal contamination risk continues to rise. Manual palletising can lead to inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and even workplace injuries. Our automated palletising solutions are designed to address these issues by increasing efficiency, improving stacking precision, and reducing reliance on manual labour.

The key benefits of our palletising solutions include:

• Increased Productivity – Our robotic systems work continuously around the clock without fatigue, ensuring a consistent and efficient workflow. By eliminating downtime and human limitations, they help businesses achieve higher output, streamline processes, and meet growing demands with ease.
• Faster Production – Designed for high-speed operations, our robots significantly reduce cycle times and accelerate manufacturing. With seamless automation and precision, they keep production lines running at optimal speeds, minimising delays and maximising efficiency as they can palletise 24/7.
• Greater Consistency and Accuracy – Our advanced automated systems ensure precise, repeatable stacking, eliminating costly human errors and reducing product damage. This results in higher-quality output, improved reliability, and greater customer satisfaction.
• Reduced Labour Costs – By automating repetitive and labour-intensive tasks, our systems significantly cut down on manual handling requirements. This not only lowers labour costs but also allows employees to focus on higher-value tasks, boosting efficiency and workplace safety while reducing the risk of injuries.
• Scalability – As your production demands grow, so can our automated palletiser systems. Designed for flexibility, our systems can be easily adapted and expanded to meet increasing production demands, ensuring seamless scalability without costly disruptions or major infrastructure changes. Our easy programming software allows for fast changeover of products, which makes it a viable option for small lot production runs as programming the palletiser for product changeover is so fast and easy and can be done in just minutes.

Our Palletising Solutions for Food Manufacturers

We offer a range of cutting-edge palletising solutions tailored to the needs of food manufacturers, ensuring seamless integration with your existing production processes.

Robotic Palletising

Our modular robotic palletising system offers a versatile and high-performance solution for various food production environments. Featuring a 120kg robot payload, it is capable of handling heavy loads while maintaining high-speed operation, making it ideal for fast-moving production lines.

Designed for easy programming without the need for specialist skills, the system enables automatic stack generation for a wide range of products and pallet configurations. For enhanced efficiency, it can be equipped with row gripping capabilities, slipsheets, and auto pallet feeding, ensuring seamless handling and precise stacking.

Its modular design allows for quick reconfiguration, adapting to changing production requirements with minimal downtime and short lead times. Larger system configurations can also incorporate buffering space for finished pallets, further optimising workflow and storage efficiency.

This scalable and adaptable solution is ideal for end-of-line palletising and automated container unloading, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining product integrity.

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Compact Palletiser

For food manufacturers with limited floor space, our compact palletisers provide a powerful yet space-saving solution. Designed for high performance in a small footprint, they seamlessly integrate into existing production lines without requiring major layout changes.

Despite their compact design, these systems are built for industrial-grade durability, featuring a 120kg high-speed robot capable of handling heavy payloads with precision. They efficiently manage a variety of product types and can be equipped with row gripping technology, slipsheets, and auto pallet feeding to further streamline operations.

With the added benefit of being able to remove full pallets with either a pallet truck or fork lift truck, our palletisers ensure smooth and efficient pallet handling, reducing manual labour and improving workflow. This versatile and scalable solution maximises efficiency and productivity, making it ideal for high-speed, high-output food production environments.

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Cobot Palletiser

Our cobot palletisers offer a cost-effective and flexible automated palletising solution for manufacturers looking to enhance productivity. Featuring a 30kg payload collaborative robot, these systems are sturdy and industrial-grade, designed for 24/7 operation while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Engineered to work alongside human operators, our cobots provide come with easy-to-program software, eliminating the need for specialist skills. Their quick installation ensures minimal disruption, making them an ideal choice for businesses seeking fast deployment and seamless integration into existing production lines.

For added versatility, our cobot palletisers are available with or without guarding, allowing manufacturers to choose the best configuration for their workspace and safety requirements. Whether handling small-scale or high-volume palletising, these systems adapt effortlessly to changing production needs, ensuring efficient, reliable, and future-proof automation.

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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Material transport is a key factor in maintaining smooth production workflows. Our AGVs automate the movement of pallets and products between production, storage, and dispatch areas, significantly reducing manual handling and operational bottlenecks. These self-navigating vehicles follow pre-defined paths, ensuring a structured and efficient production environment while enhancing workplace safety and reducing the risk of human error.

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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

For even greater flexibility, our AMRs take automation to the next level with intelligent navigation and real-time decision-making capabilities. Unlike AGVs, our AMRs do not require fixed pathways, making them ideal for dynamic production environments. These robots use advanced sensors and AI-driven navigation to detect obstacles and reroute as needed, reducing downtime and maximising efficiency.

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Seamless Integration & Ongoing Support

At Granta Automation, we go beyond simply providing automated solutions—we partner with you to ensure seamless integration and long-term operational success. Our team of experts works closely with food manufacturers to tailor solutions to specific production needs. Our support includes:

• Consultation & Design – We assess your production requirements and advise you on the best automation strategies to optimise your palletising efficiency.
• Installation & Commissioning – Our experienced engineers ensure minimal disruption during installation and provide thorough system testing before handover.
• Training & Aftercare Support – We offer in-depth training for your team and provide ongoing technical support to ensure maximum system performance.

Why Choose Granta Automation?

With years of experience in delivering high-performance automation solutions, Granta Automation is a trusted partner for food manufacturers looking to modernise their palletising operations. Our expertise in industry-specific challenges, combined with our deep knowledge of KUKA robotic technology, enables us to provide solutions that enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and drive cost savings.

Future-Proof Your Food Production with Granta Automation

Whether you need a high-speed robotic palletiser, a space-efficient compact solution, or fully autonomous material handling, we have the expertise and technology to deliver the perfect fit for your operation.

To learn more about how our palletising systems can help you optimise your production line, visit Granta Automation or contact us today on 01223 499488