How to Specify a Pallet Transfer System
Specify a pallet transfer system by workpiece weight and size (which sets STEIN 300 or STEIN 400), the line layout, each station's cycle time, where you need buffering, and whether stops and transfers should be pneumatic or electric. Add routing needs (RFID) and future expansion, and the line can be laid out in modular sections.
Which STEIN system?
| System | Pallet size | Workpiece weight | Actuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEIN 300 | from 6.2 in | up to 55 lb | Pneumatic |
| STEIN 300e | from 6.2 in | up to 55 lb | Electric |
| STEIN 400 | from 9.4 in | up to 176 lb | — |
What to send EAC
- Workpiece and fixtureSize and weight of the part plus its nest or fixture.
- LayoutA sketch of the line: straight runs, loops, corners and available floor space.
- Stations and cycle timesEach operation, manual or automatic, and how long it takes.
- BufferingWhere pallets need to queue, and how many.
- Positioning at stationsWhether pallets need lifting and centering for precise work.
- UtilitiesPneumatic or all-electric preference.
- Routing and dataProduct variants, and whether RFID tracking is needed.
- Future plansExpected additions, so the layout leaves room to grow.