Pallet inverter

A pallet inverter or pile turner is a machine that is used to turn over pallets whilst still loaded with products.[1][2] The reasons for needing to turn over a pallet are varied, but one main reason is the need to replace a broken or inappropriate pallet without unstacking the whole load. Sometimes a manufacturer simply needs to turn their products to stop their contents settling. In some industries, it is necessary to transfer goods from one type of pallet to another for example, when plastic pallets are used for on-site storage and wooden pallets are used for shipping. Pallet inverters can be built into production lines or be used as a stand-alone product. The term pallet inverter is also used to cover machines that turn the palletised load through 90 degrees only.

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References

  1. US4295776A, Payne, "PORTABLE INVERTER FOR TRANSFERRING BULK GOODS BETWEEN PALLETS", published 1981
  2. US2769557A, Ohr, "Skid inverter", published 1956


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