In the transportation and logistics sector, pallet dimensioning consists of weighing and cubing them to monitor goods and optimize their management. The process of cubing and weighing is well-established for small items like boxes, packages, or letters. Pallet dimensioning is an innovative and growing technique.
In this article, we will explain the importance of knowing the volume and weight of your goods, specifically for pallets, and how it can benefit you.
Weighing and cubing pallets is essential for gaining better insight into the goods within a transportation or logistics center. Controlling the weight and volume of pallets provides several benefits:
Increased Revenue
In the transportation sector, revenue is primarily determined by the volume and weight of the goods being transported. By controlling these two parameters, dimensioning errors can be detected and corrected, allowing for adjustments to the volume and weight declarations made by customers. Correcting invoices enables the application of the correct transportation rates.
Transportation Planning
Pallet dimensioning allows for the precise knowledge of the weight and volume of all pallets to be transported, before shipment. This makes it possible to plan the space and mass usage of the transport vehicle accurately, considering the space and maximum authorised mass limits.
Control of Pallet Entry and Exit
In many applications, such as in logistics warehouses, a pallet with greater volume or weight can be detrimental to the storage system. Therefore, it is crucial to control the volume and weight upon entry into the warehouse.
All these lead to improvements at every level. Pallet dimensioning allows for increased revenue, reduced operating costs, and fewer errors. Additionally, it enhances the management of the center or warehouse by enabling precise planning of transportation and storage.
Ways to Control the Volume and Weight of Pallets
Now that we understand the benefits of cubing and weighing pallets, let’s explore the different methods of pallet dimensioning.
Manual Measurement: This is the most rudimentary method. It allows you to take advantage of all the benefits associated with weighing and cubing goods. However, the biggest drawback of this method is its very low productivity, which makes it difficult to dimension all the pallets in a center or warehouse. Another disadvantage is its lack of precision, especially when measuring volume.
Automatic Dimensioning Systems: This is a new and innovative method. With pallet volumetric control and weighing systems, you can fully benefit from the advantages of cubing and weighing, with very high productivity and precision. These systems can dimension a pallet in one-third of the time it would take a person, regardless of the object’s shape or size.Automatic Pallet Dimensioning Systems
Automatic pallet dimensioning systems are the most effective solution for weighing and cubing pallets. These systems offer several advantages over manual pallet measurement and weighing.
They dimension a pallet in much less time, allowing for the processing of many more pallets without becoming a bottleneck in your internal process. Additionally, they perform this task with maximum precision. These machines are designed with simplicity in mind, requiring virtually no maintenance.
Pallet dimensioners can collect data on volume and weight, as well as photograph the goods for identification or barcode reading
Automatic Pallet Dimensioning System – Model Cannon CN.1000
These systems can operate independently
as a compact all-in-one solution or be integrated into larger systems like sorters.
Pallet Measurement and Control Systems by Brolla Factory
Brolla, as a specialist in pallet dimensioning systems, has designed various solutions for weighing and cubing pallets in different ways, catering to a wide range of clients.
Astor
Astoris a static weight and volume measurement system that includes pallet weighing, cubing, photography, barcode scanning and destination indication on the screen. It stands out for its minimal space requirement, maintenance-free operation, and cost-effectiveness, making it an economical choice for businesses looking to optimize their pallet handling processes.
Cannon
The Cannonis a dynamic pallet dimensioning system that provides all the benefits of cubing and weighing pallets, along with pallet photography, barcode reading, and destination indication on the output screen. Unlike the Astor, the Cañón allows for the separation of loading and unloading traffic with distinct areas for pallet drop-off and pick-up. In addition to these advantages, it is a straightforward system with minimal maintenance requirements.
Pallet Sorter
The Pallet Sorter is the most comprehensive system. It features a cannon, but with the addition of pallet classification by destination at the output. This allows for the separation of loading and unloading traffic by classifying and grouping pallets according to their destinations, with each destination indicated on the screen. This type of solution achieves the highest productivity and enhances internal transportation routes within the center or warehouse by standardizing routes.
Real case
These systems have been implemented in transportation and logistics centers of all types, demonstrating their effectiveness and allowing clients to benefit from all the previously mentioned advantages.
A notable example is a Cross-Docking logistics center that had an operational capacity of 1,000 pallets per day. It lacked the ability to weigh and cube all pallets manually, which meant it could not verify the weight and volume declarations made by customers.
With the installation of a pallet measurement and control system, Pallet Sorter model, this center is now able to cube and weigh all pallets, achieving an average return of 8€ per pallet. Additionally, the center’s operational capacity has increased to 1.500 pallets per day, thanks to the implementation of repetitive internal transport procedures and standardized routes.
Weighing and cubing pallets is crucial for the transportation and logistics sector due to its impact on revenue. Automated pallet dimensioning systems provide precise and rapid measurement of loads, accommodating both regular and irregularly shaped cargo.
These benefits aim to enhance efficiency and maximize your company’s revenue, making the implementation of a pallet measurement system a solution worth considering.
If you are looking to integrate this technique, Brolla specializes in it, with a reputation for serving high-profile clients worldwide and offering both standard and customized solutions tailored to your needs. Feel free to contact us.
Alex Rosell es ingeniero mecánico con más de 2 años de experiencia en diseño y mecánica de máquinas. Actualmente, trabaja en BROLLA Palletizing & Conveying Systems, donde se dedica al desarrollo de sistemas de paletizaciĂłn y transporte.Graduado en IngenierĂa Mecánica por la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Alex busca seguir contribuyendo a proyectos innovadores y eficientes en la industria.
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