Pallet Dispensers & Collectors

Overview

Industrial Kinetics Pallet Dispensers and Collectors are engineered to automatically receive stacks of empty pallets and singulate them one at a time onto a pallet conveyor, or conversely receive pallets individually and stack them for downstream handling. These machines are designed as integral components of automated pallet handling systems, reducing manual labor while improving safety, consistency, and throughput.



Multiple mechanical configurations are available to accommodate different pallet styles, stack heights, floor layouts, and integration requirements. Each solution is engineered to order using proven Industrial Kinetics designs and CEMA-aligned unit handling practices.

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Why Choose Us

Industrial Kinetics pallet dispensers and collectors are engineered using proven mechanical designs developed across decades of pallet handling applications. Each machine is custom-built to match the pallet style, system layout, and operational requirements of the application. Heavy-duty construction, conservative mechanical design, and thoughtful sensor integration result in reliable operation and long service life.

System Integration

Pallet dispensers and collectors are designed to integrate seamlessly with chain driven live roller conveyors, pallet accumulation conveyors, palletizers, depalletizers, and AGV or AMR interfaces. Control systems are structured to communicate with upstream and downstream equipment, enabling synchronized pallet flow and safe, predictable operation within fully automated material handling systems.

What industries typically use these systems:

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Manufacturing: Automated pallet supply and removal at production lines

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Packaging: Feeding empty pallets to palletizers or removing pallets from depalletizers

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Warehousing & Distribution: Automated pallet stack management

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Automotive & Heavy Industry: High-duty-cycle pallet handling with minimal manual intervention

success stories

March 3, 2026
High speed manual palletizing system featuring a low profile dual deck Smart transfer car, automatic pallet dispenser, and zero pressure accumulation to reduce labor, improve ergonomics, lower maintenance costs, and streamline pallet handling operations.
Factory floor with a conveyor belt system and machinery, including a green cabinet, under bright lights.
August 29, 2025
A vehicle manufacturer was looking for a new method to deliver materials for the assembly of vehicles to four parallel assembly lines. IK developed, engineered, and implemented an overhead pallet conveyor system that provided great benefits to the vehicle manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can one machine both dispense and collect pallets?

    Yes. Certain configurations can be designed to operate as either a dispenser or collector depending on system requirements.

  • What pallet sizes can be handled?

    Machines are engineered for the specific pallet dimensions provided. Adjustable designs can accommodate multiple pallet sizes within a defined range.

  • Are slip sheets handled differently than pallets?

    Yes. Slip sheet dispensers use dedicated tooling and separation methods optimized for thin, flexible materials.

  • How are pallet stacks detected and controlled?

    Pallet presence, stack height, and position are monitored using photoeyes, proximity sensors, or analog measurement devices depending on the configuration.

  • Is customization available?

    All Industrial Kinetics pallet dispensers and collectors are engineered to order, allowing customization of capacity, layout, controls, and guarding.

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2535 Curtiss St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 655-0300
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