DePalletisers
Maintain product flow. Reduce manual handling. Keep your production line supplied.
YOUR AUTOMATION PARTNER — FROM INITIAL DESIGN TO ONGOING SUPPORT
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What Is a Depalletiser? Depalletisers automatically unload cans, bottles, jars, tubs, cases, cartons, or other products from pallets and transfer them into a production or packaging line. Mechanical or robotic depalletisers remove complete layers or individual products before controlled conveying and singulising equipment directs each item into downstream filling, processing or packaging machinery.
Fibre King manufactures, delivers and supports depalletising systems for beverage, food, FMCG and industrial manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand. Each solution is engineered around your products, pallet formats, required throughput, downstream equipment and available factory space.
Depalletisers That Keeps Production Moving
A depalletiser should do more than unload a pallet. It should maintain a reliable supply of products into the production line, reduce operator intervention and prevent upstream handling from becoming a constraint on output.
Fibre King brings together mechanical or robotic depalletising, pallet conveying, layer-pad handling, empty-pallet stacking, mass-flow conveying and product singulising to create one coordinated system.
Our depalletising systems can be configured to handle:
Cans and tubs – Glass bottles and jars – PET and HDPE bottles – Non-round containers – Cases and cartons – RPCs and Crates - Drums and bulk containers – Multiple pallet sizes and product formats
Industries We Support
Fibre King depalletising systems are used within:
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Industrial products
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General manufacturing
Depalletising Applications
Can Depalletiser
Aluminium Cans – Steel Cans – Beverage Cans – Food Cans – Aerosol Cans – Composite Containers – Multiple Can Sizes
Automatic can depalletisers transfer complete product layers from the pallet into a mass-flow conveying system. Pressureless singulising can then organise the cans into a controlled single-file flow for rinsing, filling or downstream processing.
Bottles / Jars Depalletiser
Glass Bottles – Glass Jars – PET Bottles – HDPE Bottles – Beverage Containers – Food Containers – Personal Care Bottles
Controlled layer handling helps maintain bottle stability as products move from the pallet into the production line. Systems can be configured around container shape, material, height and downstream flow requirements.
Cases / Cartons Depalletiser
RSC Cases – Wraparound Cases – Trays – Shelf-Ready Cases – Beverage Cases – Food Cartons – FMCG Cases
Automatic depalletising provides flexible individual, row or complete-layer handling for cases and cartons. Vision systems can be incorporated where pallet patterns or product orientation vary.
Drums, Tubs & Bulk Container Depalletiser
Plastic Drums – Steel Drums – Pails – Large Tubs – Ingredient Containers – Chemical Containers – Industrial Products
Custom tooling can be developed around the weight, shape and handling characteristics of drums, tubs and bulk containers, using vacuum, magnetic or mechanical gripping technology.
Crates / RPC Depalletiser
Reusable Plastic Crates – Fresh Produce Crates – Meat & Poultry Crates – Seafood Crates – Dairy Crates – Bakery Crates – Beverage Crates – Food-Processing Crates
Depalletisers unload crates from pallets before transferring them into processing, unpacking, crate-emptying or wash-line operations.
Why Automate Depalletising?
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Reduce Product Damage
Use controlled layer transfer, conveying and product singulising to maintain product stability and reduce handling damage.
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Reduce Manual Handling
Automate repetitive pallet unloading to reduce exposure to lifting, reaching & high-frequency manual handling.
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Address Labour Constraints
Reduce reliance on repetitive manual unloading roles and redeploy employees to higher-value production activities.
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Remove Bottlenecks
Match depalletising capacity to line speed so pallet unloading does not restrict production output.
Improve Product Flow
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Provide downstream filling and packaging equipment with a controlled and continuous supply of products.
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Increased Production Capacity
Support extended production hours, multiple shifts and higher production rates without adding manual unloading labour.
Depalletising Solutions for Different Production Requirements
Compact Craft Size Depalletising - Little DePal
Speeds: up to 150 cans/minute
The Little DePal provides a compact entry-level automatic depalletising solution for growing beverage manufacturers. Designed for cans and bottles, the system can operate at up to four layers or approximately 150 cans/minute. Its modular design provides a practical transition from manual pallet unloading to automatic production-line feeding.
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Low- to mid-speed canning & bottling lines
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Facilities with restricted floor space
Features:
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Unique pressureless singalising for smoother flow & no damage to cans.
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Layer sheet removal.
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Twist Rinser / Lowerator
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Multiple can sizes
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Anti jamming feature
High-Level Mechanical Depalletising
Speeds: up to 250 cans/minute
Our high-level mechanical depalletisers unload complete product layers & transfer them into a controlled product outfeed system. Capable of operating at up to six layers/minute including pallet changeover, these systems are suited to medium-high speed production environments requiring continuous, repeatable product flow.
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Medium-high speed production lines
Features:
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Consistent pallet patterns
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Complete-layer product handling
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Fully contained layer sweep design
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Automatic product height monitoring
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Product singulising
Robotic Depalletising
Speeds: up to 250 cans/minute
Our Robotic depalletisers provide additional flexibility for cases, crates, drums and products presented in variable or imperfect pallet patterns. When combined with vision technology, the robot can identify & remove products with less reliance on exact product positioning.
Best suited to:
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Multiple product formats
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Random or imperfect pallet patterns
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Crates, cases, cartons, trays and drums
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Applications requiring flexible robotic tooling
Features:
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Incorporated vision system
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Pick and Place, magnetic, vacuum or layer compressing removal of product
• Product singulising
Depalletisers Solving Real Production Challenges
Explore how Fibre King depalletising systems help manufacturers reduce manual pallet unloading, maintain consistent product flow, remove production-line bottlenecks and keep downstream equipment supplied at the required rate.
Operational Performance
Fibre King depalletisers are engineered for reliable operation across low-, medium- and high-speed production environments.
Automation and Control Systems
Depalletising applications incorporate automation and control systems designed to maintain reliable product flow, simplify operation and support efficient troubleshooting.
Systems include:
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PLC-controlled operation
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Colour touchscreen HMI
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Remote diagnostic capability
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Fast, repeatable changeovers
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Automatic product-height monitoring
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Integrated pallet handling
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Full-pallet conveyor control
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Automatic empty-pallet stacking
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Layer-pad and top-board handling
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Pressureless product singulising
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Mass-flow conveyor control
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Jam detection and recovery
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Full machine interlocking
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Integrated guarding and safety systems
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Manual override functionality
These systems coordinate pallet unloading, product transfer and downstream conveying as one controlled production process.
A Complete Depalletising System
Fibre King provides more than the depalletiser. We engineer the surrounding pallet handling, product conveying and controls required to turn separate processes into one coordinated production system.
Product Outfeed & Downstream Integration
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Mass-flow product conveying
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Pressureless singulising
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Product accumulation
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Twist rinsers
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Lowerators
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Filling and capping equipment
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Product inspection
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Multipackers
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Wraparound case packers
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Case packing systems
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Product conveying systems
Additional System Integration
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Multiple product formats
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Multiple pallet sizes
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Product identification
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Barcode scanning
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Line control and production monitoring
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Remote diagnostics
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Safety guarding and access control
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Central HMI control
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Production-data integration
Pallet Infeed and Handling
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Full-pallet conveying
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Pallet accumulation
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Automatic pallet transfer
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Pallet loading stations
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Automatic top-board removal
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Automatic layer-pad removal
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Empty-pallet conveying
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Automatic empty-pallet stacking
Built for Reliability and Long-Term Support
Depalletising equipment operates at a critical point in the production process. If products cannot enter the line reliably, downstream filling and packaging equipment cannot maintain production.
Fibre King systems combine heavy-duty construction, controlled product handling, accessible machine design and advanced diagnostics to support reliable operation and long-term equipment performance.
Our team provides support throughout the equipment lifecycle, including:
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Application development and system design
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3D equipment layouts
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Factory assembly and testing
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Installation and commissioning
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Operator and maintenance training
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Remote diagnostics
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Preventative maintenance
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Spare parts
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Controls support
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Equipment upgrades and optimisation
Invest in an Automation Partner with Skin in the Game
After 100 years of supporting Australian manufacturers, Fibre King understands that the value of an automation investment extends well beyond installation. Our depalletising systems are backed by local engineering, project delivery and lifecycle support across Australia and New Zealand—helping protect your investment and keep products moving into production for the long term.
Frequently asked questions
What Does Your Depalletising System Need to Deliver?
Tell us what arrives on the pallet, how quickly it needs to enter production, what happens downstream and any site constraints we need to work with. - We’ll develop a practical depalletising concept with an indicative budget and delivery timeframe.
