The Automated Depalletizer loads empty cans straight from the pallet into your canning line. It lifts each layer, sweeps it onto the conveyance, and feeds cans continuously to the filler, so nobody hand-loads cans and the filler never runs dry. It holds full can pallet accumulation, which means the infeed keeps running while your operator works the rest of the line.

Yes — this is the single biggest reason producers buy one. Hand-loading cans is usually the job that pins a second person to the front of the line all shift. Pairing the Automated Depalletizer with outfeed automation such as a Rotary Collection Table or an in-line PakTech applicator enables 1 primary operator packaging on Cask systems. For most producers the labor saved is what pays for the machine.

Yes. The Automated Depalletizer is system agnostic and can be paired with canning systems from other manufacturers, not only Cask equipment. If you already run a filler you are happy with and the bottleneck is can infeed, you can automate the infeed without replacing the line. Talk to the Cask team about your existing conveyance and transfer height so the integration is engineered to fit.

Pricing starts at $41,000 USD and depends on configuration, height option and add-ons such as UV-C and ionized air treatment or accumulation conveyance. Talk with the Cask team for a right-fit quote, and check out Cask's lease calculator tool to explore monthly payment options.

220VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 amps, single phase — no three-phase service required, which matters because many depalletizers in this class specify three-phase and a producer without it faces an electrical upgrade before commissioning. Compressed air demand is under 1 cfm (28 L/min) at 60 psi (4 bar), through a minimum 3/8" (10 mm) hose. That is a fraction of what comparable machines draw, because the sweeper arm is force-sensing linear drive rather than pneumatic. In practice, most producers can add the depalletizer without upsizing their compressor.

The Automated Depalletizer is full stainless steel with no powder coating. Powder-coated carbon steel chips and corrodes where cans and pallets make contact, and once the coating is broken it cannot be restored in place. Stainless holds up to washdown, spills and humid packaging halls over the life of the machine. The frame is also purpose-built for an improved centre of gravity rather than adapted from a general-purpose design.

The sweeper arm is force-sensing and driven by a linear drive, with customisable frequency and force so the sweep can be tuned to your can and layer configuration rather than run at one fixed setting. On the discharge side, a wide outfeed spill plate with low-friction Delrin rails supports the cans through the transfer, minimising tipping and sticking. An extended spill plate option widens the transfer area further to carry multiple rows of cans at once for added stability.

Ceiling height is usually the deciding constraint rather than floor space, which is why the Automated Depalletizer is available in Full-Height, Half-Height and Mobile Half-Height configurations. The Half-Height options suit packaging halls, basements and taproom spaces where a full-height depalletizer will not clear. The low carriage profile also means the machine sits flat on the ground and loads with a low-profile pallet jack, so no pit, ramp or raised platform is required. Talk to the Cask team with your ceiling height and we will confirm which configuration fits.

The Automated Depalletizer keeps pace with every Cask canning system. On ACS FleX2 lines running at 100 cans per minute, include Accumulation Conveyance, which holds a full row of cans as a buffer so the filler keeps running while the depalletizer changes pallet layers.

Changeover is quick and tool-less using the Quick Change Rinser, so swapping to a different can size takes seconds rather than a scheduled changeover with hand tools. The depalletizer is compatible with nearly all can sizes and nearly all pallet dimensions, which is what makes it practical for contract packagers and multi-SKU producers running several formats in a day.

UV-C and ionized air treatment replaces the water rinse entirely. Cans are treated without water, which removes rinse water and its disposal from the process and minimises dissolved oxygen pickup ahead of the fill. It is an add-on rather than standard, and it is worth considering if you are water-constrained, running sensitive products where DO matters, or want to avoid wet cans entering the filler.

A 7" touchscreen HMI gives the operator direct control, with teachable end positions and programmable force parameters — so the machine is taught your configuration rather than dialled in by trial and error. Automated sub-routines assist initial setup, including tier sheet removal and height-sensor adjustment. The intent is that an operator, not an engineer, can set it up and adjust it.

Less than you would expect. A redesigned conveyor transfer and an adjustable vibrator significantly reduce noise compared with earlier designs. This matters more than it sounds: depalletizers frequently sit in or beside taprooms and shared production spaces, and can noise carries.

The frame is split and collapsible, which makes shipping materially cheaper and installation simpler than a machine that arrives fully assembled. Industrial-grade 1,500 lb rated lift cables with turnbuckles and torque-limiting software handle the lifting. Combined with the low carriage profile, most sites need no structural preparation.

Training and commissioning are included in the cost when the Automated Depalletizer is purchased with a Cask canning system. Purchased on its own, it requires 1 day of commissioning and training, which is still hands-on and product focused — concentrating on smooth transitions through the line and on can size changeovers, so your operators can run and reconfigure the machine themselves.

Accumulation Conveyance for continuous supply through pallet layer changes, the Quick Change Rinser for tool-less can size changeover, extended spill plate and Delrin transfer rails for stable can handling, and UV-C and ionized air treatment to remove water from the rinse. Downstream, a Domino Ax130i date coder handles batch coding and traceability, and a Pack Leader PL-501 applies pressure-sensitive wrap-around labels. Explore auxiliary equipment.

Yes. Cask supplies and supports canning equipment internationally, with systems running in 80+ countries and 1,800+ active customers. Cask has dedicated regional teams for North America and the UK & Europe. Installation, operator training, spare parts and ongoing support are provided on-site and/or remotely directly through Cask wherever you operate.

Cask supports customers for the lifetime of their equipment — with many customers running systems for 20+ years. We support customers directly in over 80 countries, and when you call Cask you get a real human on the phone because packaging doesn't wait for ticket queues. Whether you need a quick question answered, live video troubleshooting during a run, overnight parts or an on-site technician, Cask stands behind its equipment. The goal isn't just to fix issues — it's to help you get the most value out of your system over its entire lifetime.