Automate Palletising in Food Manufacturing

Boost throughput, reduce labour and maximise floor space with OAL palletising robots. OAL designs, builds and supports palletising systems for UK food and beverage manufacturers. Whether you need a compact fenceless cell for a tight packing hall or a traditional guarded system for higher throughput, we will help you find the right solution.

Fenceless and caged options to suit your line and layout
Designed for chilled, ambient and high-care environments
Installed and running in 2 to 3 days following factory acceptance testing at OAL
Finance and leasing options available
Trusted on 2,000+ UK food production lines

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Palletising Solutions

Two approaches. One result: reliable, automated palletising.

We supply both fenceless and caged palletising cells. The right choice depends on your line speed, layout and budget. We will recommend honestly.

Compact

Fenceless Palletising

No safety fencing required. Certified to PLe / ISO 13849. Ideal for space-restricted packing halls where operators work alongside the system.

Up to 10x smaller footprint than traditional guarded cells
3x faster than cobots while maintaining full safety compliance
No fencing or guarding so operators can share the workspace
Quick installation, typically 2 to 3 days after FAT at OAL

High Throughput

Caged Palletising

Full safety enclosure for maximum robot speed. Proven in high-volume food manufacturing where throughput targets demand peak cycle rates.

Higher cycle rates for demanding throughput targets
Full safety enclosure allows unrestricted robot speed
Proven in high-volume food and beverage manufacturing
Suitable where floor space allows a traditional cell layout

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions you might have.

A palletising robot automatically stacks cases, boxes or crates onto pallets at the end of a production line. OAL’s systems are designed for food factories where hygiene, safety and space are critical.
No. OAL’s fenceless system uses safety-rated torque sensors and laser area monitoring to remove the need for cages in most applications.
Yes. Each palletiser can be fitted with grippers or vacuum tooling to handle open-top or variable packaging types.
Most systems are installed and running within 2 to 3 days, following pre-tested FAT at OAL.
Yes. OAL offers finance and leasing options with managed service SLAs, helping you spread the cost while guaranteeing uptime.
Yes. All robots and enclosures can be supplied in stainless-steel or washdown-rated finishes for hygienic environments.
By automating manual palletising, OAL systems reduce headcount by one operator per shift, increase throughput and remove ergonomic risk while maintaining consistent pallet quality.