Layer Picker Mono Gantry

Our most advanced layer picking solution yet. Take the complexity out of  layer building and create store-ready pallets faster and more accurately than ever before.

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Redefine your warehouse efficiency with the global leader in layer picking technology and more than 800 installations worldwide.

Automate the complex process of building store ready pallets while handling 98% of SKU formats including PET bottles and crates. This energy efficient Mono Gantry reduces manual labor and saves floor space through a modular design.

In numbers

Versatility

98%

Automate almost your entire product range, significantly reducing the need for manual handling of difficult or heavy SKUs.

High-speed picks

220

The head moves at 3 m/s on the gantry to deliver 220 picks per hour, ensuring your peak season requirements are met with ease.

Energy efficiency

13,000 kWh

Lower your costs and carbon footprint. Mono Gantry saves approximately 13 000 kWh annually through energy regeneration during braking.

Lifting power

450 kg

Handle high volume pallet to pallet tasks with a lifting capacity of up to 450 kg per layer.

Footprint

16

Maximize your warehouse density with a modular gantry that covers up to 16 pallet positions.

Extreme environments

-28℃

Operate reliably in temperatures from ambient to deep freeze to ensure consistent throughput throughout your cold chain.

Why choose Layer Picker Mono Gantry 

Benefits

Scale with modular design

Adapt to any layout with modular beams covering up to 16 pallet positions and 200 picking programs for total SKU versatility.

Boost outbound productivity

Accelerate fulfillment cycles. Build store-ready pallets at high speeds, delivering up to 220 cycles per hour for your operation.

Handle diverse packaging formats

Reduce rework by automating 98% of your grocery formats, including challenging PET bottles, open trays, and heavy crates.

Scale your automation effortlessly

Future-proof your warehouse by seamlessly integrating this modular unit with AMRs and existing conveyors for a total pallet-handling ecosystem.

Maximize uptime with linear drives

Benefit from a linear servosystem that reduces fragile parts like gear boxes and straps, significantly reducing service costs and downtime.

Deliver store-ready precision

Improve outbound pallet quality and reduce downstream errors by building stable, customer-ready pallets automatically every time.

Reduce dependency on manual labor

Automate the most labor-intensive and physically demanding picking tasks to overcome labor shortages and improve overall workplace safety.

Energy efficient

With the linear servosystem and power-to-grid module, the Mono-Gantry is the most energy-efficient Layer Picker in the portfolio.

In action

Layer Picker Mono Gantry: the most efficient layer picker in our portfolio.

Experience how the Mono Gantry 2.0 transforms palletizing speed and energy efficiency in this 3D animation of a high-performance warehouse layout.

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Compare our Layer Picker systems

From high-volume deep-freeze distribution centers to space-constrained sites, find a modular Layer Picker solution designed to fit your unique facility layout and throughput goals.

 

Layer Picker Mono Gantry 

Layer Picker Gantry 

Layer Picker Hoist 

Layer Picker Robot 

Layer Picker AMR 

Primary use 

Pallet-to-pallet picking with AMR pallet replenishment technology in space-constrained sites.

Pallet-to-pallet handling that allows multiple source pallets to be available simultaneously for picking onto customer pallets.

High-performance depalletizing for pallet-to-tray solution.

Solution suitable for pallet-to-descrambling, pallet-to-pallet picking, or both. 

Standalone turnkey system for flexible brownfield automation. 

Throughput 

Up to 270 picks per hour. 

Up to 100-150 picks per hour. 

Up to 200 layers per hour. 

Up to 220 picks per hour.

Up to 120 cycles/hour with 25% higher efficiency than conveyors. 

Footprint 

Modular and highly scalable design with limited building constraints.

Large scale capacity with modular design.

Minimal vertical footprint. Connects ground floor to mezzanine.

Flexible up to 8-position layout design with low height requirements.

Compact and growth-ready; no rigid conveyor rails. 

Temperature 

From deep freeze to ambient -28°C to +40°C.

From deep freeze to ambient -28°C to +40°C.

From deep freeze to ambient -28°C to +40°C.

From deep freeze to ambient -28°C to +40°C.

From deep freeze to ambient -28°C to +40°C.

Efficient & sustainable

2.0: next generation layer picking

Whether you’re managing cold-chain storage or high-speed beverage distribution, Mono Gantry 2.0 is our most advanced solution.  

It takes the heavy lifting out of your layer picker operations while establishing a higher benchmark for sustainable operations. This Layer Picker system redefines efficiency by significantly improving energy use and reducing maintenance compared to traditional solutions. 

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a layer picker mono gantry integrated with robotic solution

AMR integration

The Mono Gantry + AMR solution

If your operations require maximum layout versatility, The Layer Picker AMR solution replaces fixed conveyors with intelligent, scalable transport. This ‘free-range’ approach allows you to: 

  • Increase efficiency by up to 25% over traditional systems. 
  • Handle 1,200 kg payloads via stations compatible with all pallet formats. 
  • Maximize gantry utilization through dual pallet movement.  
  • Adapt to any layout with a compact, brownfield-friendly design. 

This flexible combination ensures your operation remains adaptable to growth, while turning complexity into opportunity.  

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Lifting heavy weights – from pallets and shoulders

Optimizing warehouse efficiency is a constant challenge. Discover smart, flexible solutions that handle SKU proliferation and speed without adding complexity.

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Making the complex simple for system integrators

Choosing the right picking solution is complex. As your expert partner in layer picking and depalletizing, read how we make the process easier and more efficient, from end-to-end.

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