A warehouse bag stacking & de-stacking conveyor, or a bag stacker or de-stacker, is a unit or system designed specifically for efficiently stacking & de-stacking bags in a warehouse or distribution centre environment. It automates stacking bags onto pallets or other storage units, saving time and reducing manual labour.
The conveyor system typically comprises a mobile/portable belt conveyor moving bags along a predefined path. The bags are fed onto the conveyor manually or through an automated packing system, such as a bagging machine or a robotic arm.
As the bags move along the conveyor, they can be diverted to different stacking lanes or sorting stations based on predetermined criteria. For example, bags of different sizes, weights, or product types may need to be stacked separately.
At the stacking stations, the conveyor system may employ mechanisms such as pop-up stops or pushers to control the flow of bags and align them properly for stacking. Automated systems can use sensors and vision systems to detect bag positions and orientations, ensuring accurate stacking.
Once bags reach the desired stacking location, the conveyor system can lower the bags onto a pallet, stacking them in layers according to the stacking pattern specified for the product. Alternatively, the bags can be directed to other storage containers or conveyed to further downstream processes, such as labelling or stretch-wrapping stations.
Benefits of using a warehouse bag stacking conveyor include increased productivity, improved stacking consistency, reduced labour costs, and minimized risk of manual handling injuries. It can also optimize warehouse space utilization by creating stable, well-organized stacks of bags.
It’s important to note that specific features and configurations of a warehouse bag stacking conveyor may vary depending on the application’s requirements and the types of bags being handled. Different conveyor technologies, such as hydraulic systems to adjust the height of the stacker, chevron or cleated belt to stack bags at a higher height, can be employed based on the specific needs of the warehouse or distribution centre.
