Currently, almost all goods are transported using pallets. They are intended for warehousing, storage and movement of products of a certain volume. Despite the apparent simplicity of the design, the equipment for the production of pallets must be selected very carefully.
The organization of production
First of all, it is necessary to determine the market for future products. Thanks to the development of retail chains and small businesses, the volume of transportation of goods is constantly growing. Therefore, it will be enough to conduct a little monitoring of the market, to identify the main potential buyers.
No matter how perfect the line for the production of pallets is, the organization of their production will not be possible without a raw material base. To solve this issue, it is recommended to use two different methods:
- Purchase wood blanks from a contractor.
- To purchase machines for the manufacture and processing of boards and bosses.
The choice depends on the financial capabilities and the availability of logging organizations in the region. The ideal solution is to have your own sawmill and woodworking equipment. This will reduce the cost of purchasing equipment to a minimum.
Having decided on the source material and the degree of its processing, you can begin to analyze the market of machines and tools for the production process.
Equipment selection
The most common product size is 180 * 120 cm. Its height is 22 cm. According to these sizes, the basic equipment for the production of pallets should be selected. You should also consider the likelihood of manufacturing products with non-standard characteristics. Therefore, machines should be designed to produce pallets with different overall parameters.
A complete production line should consist of the following equipment:
- Sawmill. It cuts logs into boards.
- Edge trimming machine. With its help, boards of standard sizes are made.
- End machine. It is necessary for the production of bosses - wooden cubes that serve as the basis of the entire structure.
- A jig for the production of pallets, on the frame of which the assembly of products takes place.
In addition, according to the norms, the finished product must go through the stage of drying and phytosanitary processing.
Blanks
As a material, it is best to use wood of inexpensive species. It doesn’t matter if it is coniferous or deciduous. The main thing is the high quality of manufacturing of the initial blanks. Modern equipment for the production of pallets is able to process any kind of wood. Therefore, this parameter will not affect the choice of machines.
After the initial rejection of the round timber, it is sawn into uncut 22 mm thick boards. After that, the material is checked for defects and, if found, is discarded. Then, using the machine for trimming the edge, the workpiece is given the required overall dimensions. The length is 1200 mm and the width can be 145 or 100 mm. Wide boards will be located at the edges of the structure, and narrow - between them.
The final stage of preparation is to dry the blanks in a special chamber and cover them with a phytosanitary composition. They should be stored indoors, since direct exposure to sunlight and atmospheric moisture can cause a change in the operational parameters of the product.
Manufacturing process
Machines for the production of pallets are divided by the complexity of the work: automatic and semi-automatic.The latter are widely used because of their affordable cost and optimal performance - 1.5 pallets per hour.
They are a frame structure with mounting sites on which workpieces are installed. Using a pneumatic nailing gun, elements of a future design are fastened together. First, the construction racks are made, the upper part of the pallet is the platform. Then, after installation on the frame, they are attached to each other. The corner edges are trimmed with a two-headed saw. This completes the production of the pallet.
Recommendations for the organization of production
First you need to choose the appropriate room in which the equipment for the production of pallets will be placed. An electric current of suitable power must be connected here. It is necessary to equip the workshop with a system for maintaining a comfortable temperature. You also need to take care of a convenient place for cars to approach.
Also an important factor will be the remoteness of the workshop from the place of production of blanks. To form a competitive price, all internal costs must be minimized.
Machine purchases should be made from trusted and reliable suppliers. It is mandatory to have a guarantee for equipment and technical support. It is advisable to organize several workshops for staff. They will help improve the quality of the final product and increase production volumes.
