PALLETAI
A pallet does not have to be new to be right for the job. What matters is whether its condition meets the requirements of the operation it is going into.
PALLETAI identifies each pallet type and grades it against agreed inspection criteria. Material-handling equipment then routes and stacks pallets in the corresponding categories.
Keep suitable pallets working. Identify those that need a different destination. Make better use of the pallets you already have.
Tell us about your pallet flowA visible defect does not automatically make a pallet unusable. Rejecting a pallet that meets your requirements creates unnecessary handling and may send usable material to repair or scrap. Accepting an unsuitable pallet can lead to disruptions downstream.
PALLETAI assesses pallet condition against criteria defined for the intended use. For automated handling, that can include agreed tolerances for certain board and block defects, rather than rejecting every pallet that shows wear or damage.
The goal is to keep more suitable pallets in use while protecting downstream productivity.
Pallet recyclers, pallet pools, retailers and goods manufacturers need different decisions from their inspection systems.
FMCG and manufacturing
Pass/fail, or automation grade, manual grade and reject
Retail reverse logistics
A, B and C grades, plus a defect category
Pallet pools and recyclers
A, B and C grades, repair and scrap
These are examples, not a universal grading standard. Criteria are agreed for your pallet types and operational requirements.
A pallet that does not meet one grade may still be suitable for another use. Inspection results can also support repair-or-scrap decisions based on your repair criteria and economics.
PALLETAI supports inspection and grading of wooden and plastic pallets, including pooled plastic pallets and customer-specific designs.
For wooden pallets, checks can include pallet and component dimensions, missing or broken boards, damaged blocks, exposed nails, appearance and visible markings.
For plastic pallets, checks can include:
• Cracks, missing material and deformation.
• Damage to structural components, including supporting rods.
• Damaged or separated connections between the top deck, blocks and bottom deck.
Inspection criteria and coverage are configured for the pallet design and the components visible in the inspection setup. Visible connection damage is assessed optically; this does not constitute a mechanical strength test.
Material-handling equipment separates and presents pallets for inspection. PALLETAI identifies the pallet type and grades it against the corresponding criteria. The handling equipment then sorts and stacks pallets according to the result.
IVISYS works with different handling technologies to configure solutions for flows from 50 to 800 pallets per hour and from two to more than 40 sorting fractions. Throughput and the number of outputs depend on the selected configuration, pallet mix and layout.
A pallet can be suitable for your operation and still fall short of the quality you agreed to buy.
Inspection results provide a basis for comparing incoming pallet quality with agreed requirements. Records in IVISYSCloud can support supplier follow-up and documentation for claims or chargebacks where applicable.
Use the information to make decisions about the pallets in front of you and to address recurring quality issues in your supply chain.
PALLETAI is used across the pallet lifecycle—from pallet manufacturers and goods producers to retailers, pallet pools and recyclers.
Each stage asks a different question. Does the pallet meet production specifications? Is it suitable for automated handling? Does its quality match the supply agreement? Should it return to use, go to repair or be scrapped?
Our experience across these operations informs how we configure inspection and grading criteria for your application.
Explore our publicly shared work with iGPS and Coop for examples of PALLETAI in different pallet operations.
Which pallets do you handle, how many pass through your operation, and how do you want to sort them?
Send us a short description of your current process and the decisions you want to automate. We’ll help you explore an inspection and sorting setup for your operation.
Send inquiryInspection identifies pallet characteristics and defects. Grading uses those findings to assign a category against agreed criteria. Sorting is the physical routing and stacking of the pallet by the material-handling equipment.
No. Some defects can fall within the tolerances agreed for a particular use. The grading criteria determine whether a pallet is suitable for that use, belongs in another category or should be directed to repair or scrap.
Yes. Criteria are agreed for your pallet types and requirements. The categories may be a simple pass/fail decision or several grades and destinations. Labels such as A, B and C need defined criteria for your operation.
Yes. Inspection can be configured for pooled plastic pallets and customer-specific designs. Depending on the design and inspection coverage, checks can include cracks, missing material, deformation, structural components and visible damage to connections between components.
Most likely, yes. Our installations cover custom and pooled plastic pallets, as well as wooden pallets with block, perimeter-base, tunnel and stringer designs. They also include half pallets, such as the Düsseldorfer style.
That experience gives us a strong starting point for your pallet, too. Send us a few photos, dimensions and the checks you need, and we can assess the right inspection setup.
No. PALLETAI can be configured around the checks that matter to your operation. If you only need to detect a completely missing board or missing blocks, the inspection criteria can focus on those defects.
You choose the level of detail your process needs—from a straightforward pass/fail decision to more detailed quality grading.
IVISYS configures solutions for flows from 50 to 800 pallets per hour, with arrangements ranging from two to more than 40 sorting fractions. These ranges describe different configurations. The right setup depends on your pallet mix, layout and sorting requirements.
PALLETAI provides inspection and grading results that support repair-or-scrap decisions against your agreed criteria. The economic decision depends on your repair costs, pallet values and operational requirements.