The stack&move system stacks semi-automatically on pallets or places the cut pieces fully automatically on shelves.
In modern woodworking, the combination of flexibility and economic efficiency is the decisive competitive advantage – especially in the production of special pallets. The Finnish manufacturer Vankkapuu, which specializes in customized load carriers from batch size 1, reached a significant milestone in January 2026: The successful commissioning of a highly automated timber processing line from Paul Maschinenfabrik.
Precision starts with handling
The process starts with an intelligent vacuum destacking system which feeds the raw material in layers. The integrated camera technology is a decisive quality feature: It detects the exact position of each board. To ensure that visual defects such as wane are not visible in the finished end product, the workpieces are turned fully automatically by a board turning device if necessary. This detail accuracy guarantees the manufacturer consistently high product aesthetics with maximum material yield.
Systematic optimized cutting
After alignment, the workpieces are formed into packs and fed to the high-performance cross-cut system. Here, Paul relies on proven in-house technology: The Reinhardt SlimLine push-feed saw takes care of precise cutting. The system produces the required quantity and optimizes waste in real time. An integrated system immediately discharges waste pieces and removes them via separate belt conveyors, thus ensuring a clean and trouble-free production flow.
Ergonomics thanks to smart automation
The highlight of the system is at the outfeed: Six of the total of seven ejection stations are equipped with the innovative stack&move system (SAM). The stack&move system enables the cut pieces to be placed semi-automatically on pallets or fully automatically on shelves. For the employees in Finland, this means an enormous reduction in physical strain, as heavy lifting tasks are minimized.
Conclusion
Vankkapuu demonstrates how even the demanding production of special pallets can be scaled through intelligent automation. “We are extremely satisfied with the performance and process reliability of the new system”, is the feedback from Finland. The synergy between the robust mechanics of Paul Maschinenfabrik and precise control sets new standards in the Scandinavian market. Are you interested in customized automation solutions or would you like to learn more about the performance data of the SlimLine saw? Please contact us for a consultation.
