Executive summary This clip shows our push-type pallet changer working in a warehouse. A forklift sets a load of cartons on a green pallet into the machine, a pusher plate slides the whole load across onto a blue pallet, and a collection device stacks the empty pallets for reuse. The forklift then picks up the load on its new pallet.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why change pallets
- Time per load
- What we set per site
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Infeed | A forklift sets a carton load on a green pallet into the machine |
| Push | A pusher plate slides the load onto a blue pallet |
| Collection | Empty pallets stack in the collection device |
| Outfeed | The forklift lifts the load on its new pallet |
| Site | Racking and loads in the warehouse |
Why change pallets
- Hygiene. Swap wooden or dirty pallets for clean plastic ones before storage or production areas.
- Pallet pooling. Return your own pallets and ship on export or pool pallets.
- No hand restacking. The whole load moves in one push.
- Tidy pallets. Empty pallets stack in one place for forklift pick-up.
Time per load
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Loads to change per shift (illustrative) | 120 |
| Hand restacking per load (illustrative) | 10 min |
| Hand time per shift, 120 × 10 | 1,200 min, 20 labour hours across the crew |
| Machine cycle per load (illustrative) | 1 min |
| Machine time per shift, 120 × 1 | 120 min, 2 h |
What we set per site
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Push stroke | Pallet size |
| Pusher height | Load height |
| Collection | Pallets per stack |
| Infeed | Forklift or conveyor |
Selection checklist
- Pallet sizes in and out.
- Load height and weight.
- Loads per hour.
- Pallet types, wood or plastic.
- Forklift or conveyor feed.
- Floor space.
Safety
- Keep clear of the pusher while it moves.
- Stay out of the machine while the forklift sets a load.
- 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 does a pallet changer do? A: It moves a whole load from one pallet to another.
Q: How does the push type work? A: A full-face pusher plate slides the bottom-supported load across onto the new pallet without tilting it.
Q: What happens to empty pallets? A: The collection device stacks them for forklift pick-up.
Q: How much time does it save? A: About 18 h per shift in the worked example.
Q: Can it feed from a conveyor? A: Yes, forklift or conveyor feed can be set.
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 warehouse layout.
Related reading
- Pallet Inverter for Load Turning
- Inline Turntable Pallet Wrapper
- Pallet Wrapping and Strapping Machine, M Type
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Time per load: 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
