Automated pallet magazines for industrial pallet handling

Pallet magazine - Function and application 

A pallet magazine is an automated system used to stack and destack pallets in a controlled and efficient process. In industrial environments, pallet magazines ensure a consistent pallet flow and eliminate the need for manual handling. 

Pallet magazines are widely used in: 

• Production environments
• Warehouse and distribution centers
• End-of-line packaging areas 
• Internal logistics systems

They are particularly valuable in applications where pallets are handled manually, helping to reduce physical strain and improve workflow. 

Pallet magazine configurations and system types 

Q-System offers several pallet magazine configurations to match different throughput requirements, layout and automation levels. All our pallet magazines are compatible with AMR/AGV's. 

Q1 - Single pallet magazine 

Designed for automatic handling of one pallet at a time.

• Capacity: 8, 15 or 25 pallets
• Max load: up to 835 kg 
• Standard EURO pallets (1200x800 mm) 
  👉 Download Q1 pallet magazine data sheet (PDF)

Typical applications: 

• Retail environments receiving goods on pallets, where empty pallets need to be collected and stacked
• Back-of-store areas with continuous pallet intake 
• Replacing of manual pallet stacking 

Q5 - High-capacity pallet magazine 

Designed for higher throughput and controlled batching. 

• Handles 1-5 pallets per cycle 
• Capacity: up to 30 pallets
• Max loads: up to 1000 kg
  👉 Download Q5 pallet magazine data sheets (PDF)

Typical applications: 

• Production environments where pallets are delivered in stacks (e.g. 1-5 pallets at a time)
• Facilities where multiple pallets need to be separated and fed into the system
• High-throughput environments requiring faster pallet handling 
• Transfer points where stacked pallets enter automated systems 

Q Double - Dual pallet magazine 

Designed for simultaneous handling of two pallets. 

• Two pallets handled per cycle 
• Capacity: up to 30 pallets
• Max load: up to 1000 kg
  👉 Download QDouble pallet magazine data sheet (PDF)

Typical applications: 

•  Productions where two pallets are transported side by side and need to be handled togehter
• Production flows with continuous pallet transport
• Transfer points between conveyor systems 
• High-capacity environments where two pallets are processed per cycle 

Q1/2 - Pallet magazine for half pallets 

Designed for handling half pallets and smaller load carriers in automated pallet handling systems. 

• Capacity: 15 or 25 pallets
• Max load: 835 kg 
• Supports half pallets 
  👉 Download Q1/2 pallet magazine data sheet (PDF) 

Typical applications: 

• Retail environments using half pallets
• Distribution centers handling half pallet formats
• Applications requiring handling of smaller pallet units