The Science of Palletizing

The Science of Palletizing is an educational introduction to the basics of unit-load forming and is designed to familiarize you with the fundamentals of palletizing. Since all palletizing applications are unique, selecting a machine to meet your specific needs cannot be done by simply reading this book. However, the information covered should prove to be an essential tool in the selection process.

This book includes updated information from the three previous publications: The Science of Palletizing, How to Pick the Right System, and The Science of Palletizing, Volume Two – Systems. These versions were first released in 1987, 1988 and 1999 and were enthusiastically received by the material handling industry with over 52,500 copies being circulated. In this edition, updates on the latest trends in conventional and robotic palletizing, palletizer accessories, multiple line solutions and tips on how to select the right system are all included.

The Science of Palletizing is organized by chapters allowing the reader to identify the topics of most interest. Because of this, there is some information repeated throughout the book to ensure that a complete overview is presented. For example, conveyors are discussed in length in the Conveyors chapter and again in the Robotic Palletizing and Conventional Palletizing chapters as conveyors pertain to each of those solutions.