Pallets, the workhorses of the logistics industry, play a crucial role in safeguarding products, streamlining movement, and keeping production lines running smoothly. Choosing the right pallet design can make or break shipments and storage, making it essential to evaluate the pros and cons of each option. When it comes to [...]
CHEP pallets are a type of pallet that is widely used in supply chain and logistics operations. CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool) is a company that specializes in pooling and managing pallets, crates, and containers for efficient and sustainable supply chain operations. Here's an overview of CHEP pallets and their [...]
Designed to integrate with a robotic pallet loading system, this Pallet Destacker and Slip Sheet Dispenser (PD-SSD) handle 40" x 48" GMA pallets and 40" x 48" x 0.02" slip sheets. The PD-SSD was specifically designed for use in a 40°F cooler and dispenses at a rate of two (2) [...]
Recently, a systems integrator/partner network member contacted Alba with a unique application. The requirement – create a pallet transfer and drag chain conveyor system operating in a minus 10°F environment to use in conjunction with a robot palletizing cell. The conveyed product: a four-way, 40" x 48" GMA (Grocery Manufacturer [...]
The U.S. transportation system is the largest in the world, serving more than 7 million domestic business establishments. The nation's freight transportation system transports nearly 16 billion tons of raw materials and finished goods. On a typical day, about 43 million tons of goods valued at about $29 billion move [...]
Did you ever wonder where CHEP pallets come from? These blue CHEP pallets were used to provide efficient handling of defense supplies during World War II. When the war ended in 1945, Americans returned home, leaving behind millions of blue pallets at their military bases in Australia. With this asset [...]
