Automate case & crate packing in food manufacturing
Boost throughput, reduce labour, and free up floor space with OAL’s fenceless case & crate packing robots up to 3× faster than cobots and 10× smaller than traditional cells.
Free factory space with compact, fenceless design
Keep staff safe while working alongside robots
Run at real production speeds (3× faster than cobots)
Integrate quickly with your existing lines
Automation trusted on 2,000+ food production lines
The hidden cost of manual case and crate packing
Space constraints: Traditional robot cells are too large for busy production halls.
Slow cobots: Collaborative robots can’t keep up with modern line speeds.
Safety compromises: Fences and cages reduce flexibility and limit operator interaction.
Labour pressures: Rising wages and shortages make manual packing unsustainable.
Many food manufacturers struggle with:
Each manual case packing operator costs around £35,000 per year. A fenceless cell can replace that cost and pay for itself in under 12 months.
Fenceless Automation Built for Food Factories
Compact Footprint
Up to 10× smaller than traditional robot cells – ideal for tight food factory spaces.
Fenceless Operation
Certified to PLe / ISO 13849, safe to work alongside your people
Production Speed
Up to 3× faster than collaborative robots, keeping pace with high-volume food lines.
Food industry ready
Hygienic, robust, designed for the demands of chilled, ambient, and fresh produce.
Trusted by Leading UK Food Manufacturers
OAL already supports automation and quality assurance across more than 2,000 production lines in the UK food industry.
“I would say that the relationship with OAL has been good to excellent. We’ve had a lot to learn about automation and robotics, and OAL has been supportive every step of the way.”
Ben Wissocq
Regional Operations Director, Agrana Fruit
“OAL systems massively helped us to increase efficiency on the production line. Increasing capacity by 50%.”
Pete Youé
Operations Director, Illchester Cheese
10× smaller footprint – maximise your space
What does this mean for you?
Free factory space with compact, fenceless design
Keep staff safe while working alongside robots
Run at real production speeds (3× faster than cobots)
Integrate quickly with your existing lines
Traditional caged industrial robot solutions take up valuable floor space, limiting flexibility and production flow. OAL’s fenceless robot is designed with a 10× smaller footprint, making it the perfect fit for modern production lines where space is at a premium.
Payback in months, not years
With labour savings and throughput gains, most customers achieve ROI in under 12 months.
Cut labour costs, free up staff for higher-value work, and boost consistency. OAL’s fenceless robots deliver measurable results in food manufacturing case and crate packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions you might have.
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The robot is certified to PLe / ISO 13849, they stop instantly when approached by operators.
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Up to 3× faster, capable of full production throughput for case and crate packing.
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Minimal modifications. Compact footprint and easy integration with existing conveyor and ERP/MES systems.
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Yes. OAL robots are built to seamlessly integrate with existing conveyor and packaging systems. Whether you’re running manual lines or traditional robotic solutions, our systems retrofit with minimal disruption.
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OAL robotic systems are designed for open, collaborative environments using advanced safe-skin safety technology. This allows robots to operate in close proximity to people — even in high-throughput settings — without the need for physical guarding.
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OAL’s fenceless system is independently certified to stringent collaboration regulations.
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Our robots footprint is just 0.1m². That makes them ideal for sites with tight production footprints.
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Most installations can be completed in under a day. Our fenceless design reduces the need for extensive modifications or downtime. Training can be completed at OAL’s test centre.
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Most customers see ROI within 10–18 months, depending on line speed, labour savings, and operational complexity. We can provide a personalised ROI estimate during your demo.
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Yes — we offer live demonstrations either in-person or via video, tailored to your specific product types and production needs. You can request a demo directly on this page. We can arrange reference sites visits too.
Let's get in touch and work together!
Contact us for a demo
+44 1733 394700
A1 Parkway Peterborough, PE2 6YN, United Kingdom
sales@oalgroup.com
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