Stackers/Palletizers — Safety Comes First

On the safety end, Figler notes that Gämmerler uses an open turntable system that prevents jams by allowing misaligned product to fall to the floor.

The quality of a bundle ultimately determines the success of a stacker, according to Werner Naegli, president of Muller Martini. He feels it should be a major consideration, given the waste that can develop in the separation process. "That's a critical phase of bundling, when you interrupt the stream and insert the end boards," he says.