Executive summary This clip shows our orange push-type pallet changer in our workshop. A load of cartons on a wooden pallet is pushed across onto a plastic pallet in one stroke, and the empty pallet is taken away. The rest of the clip shows other lines in our workshop. Below we cover the choices that size a pallet changer for your loads.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Choices that size the machine
- Cycle time
- What we set per site
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Load in | A carton load on a wooden pallet enters the machine |
| Push | The pusher slides the load onto a plastic pallet |
| Pallet out | The empty wooden pallet is removed |
| Load out | The load leaves on the plastic pallet |
| Workshop | Other lines in our workshop |
Choices that size the machine
| Choice | What it decides |
|---|---|
| Push stroke | Largest pallet depth |
| Pusher height | Tallest load |
| Clamp or guide | Load stability during the push |
| Feed | Forklift, pallet truck or conveyor |
Cycle time
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Push stroke (illustrative) | 1,200 mm |
| Push speed (illustrative) | 100 mm/s |
| Push time, 1,200 ÷ 100 | 12 s |
| Return and pallet handling (illustrative) | 28 s |
| Cycle, 12 + 28 | 40 s |
What we set per site
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Stroke | Pallet size |
| Height | Load height |
| Guides | Load type |
| Feed | Site handling |
Selection checklist
- Pallet sizes in and out.
- Load height and weight.
- Load type, cartons or bags.
- Loads per hour.
- Feed method.
- Floor space.
Safety
- Keep clear of the pusher while it moves.
- Stay out of the machine during loading.
- Lock out before clearing a stuck pallet.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What is a push-type pallet changer? A: A machine that slides a load from one pallet to another.
Q: How is it sized? A: By push stroke, pusher height, guides and feed method.
Q: How long is a cycle? A: It depends on stroke and feed; about 40 s in the worked example.
Q: Can it take conveyor feed? A: Yes, forklift, pallet truck or conveyor.
Q: Which pallets can it swap? A: Wooden to plastic as in the clip, or other pairs.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a pallet changer in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with pallet sizes, load heights and loads per hour, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the handling method.
Related reading
- Push-Type Pallet Changer With Pallet Collection
- Pallet Inverter for Load Turning
- Inline Turntable Pallet Wrapper
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Cycle time: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; EN 415-10:2014
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
