Free-standing 180° pallet inverter

Free-Standing Pallet Inverter – FS Series

The FS is a robust free-standing pallet inverter designed to rotate complete pallet loads through 180°. It provides a practical way to exchange pallets, recover damaged goods or access products at the bottom of a palletised load.

2t Maximum standard loading capacity of 2,000 kg
180° Controlled pallet-load inversion
3 Three standard jaw-opening sizes
FLT Loaded and relocated by forklift truck
Suitable for boxed, bagged and canned products
Single hydraulic clamping table
Stable free-standing construction
Lever, push-button, remote or automatic controls
Standard and custom-built configurations available
2,000 kg Maximum standard loading capacity
180° Complete controlled load inversion
Three Sizes FS1600, FS1900 and FS2200 models
Free Standing Stable under its own operating weight

Fast and reliable pallet exchange

What is an FS Pallet Inverter?

The FS is a free-standing pallet-turning machine with one moving clamping table. A forklift places the palletised load onto the raised loading table.

The load is securely clamped and rotated through 180°, allowing the original pallet to be removed or exchanged.

The letters FS stand for Free Standing. The machine is stable under its own weight and normally requires only an appropriate electrical supply and the required safety guarding for the installation.

It can handle many palletised products, including cartons, bags, cans, bottles, food products and construction materials.

Why Use an FS Pallet Inverter?

Exchange wooden pallets for plastic or hygienic pallets
Recover damaged goods from the bottom of a load
Replace broken or unsuitable pallets
Keep valuable pallets within a facility
Support different warehouse pallet policies
Reduce manual unloading and restacking

See the machine in operation

Watch the FS Pallet Inverter in Operation

See how the FS securely clamps and rotates a complete palletised load. The process allows the original pallet to be removed and replaced without manually unloading and rebuilding the stack.

01 The palletised load is positioned by forklift truck.
02 The hydraulic table securely clamps the complete load.
03 The load rotates through 180° for pallet removal or exchange.

Typical applications

Where the FS Pallet Inverter Is Used

The FS is designed for forklift-handled pallet loads and can accommodate a wide range of products and packaging formats.

01

Boxed Products

Exchange pallets beneath cartons, cases and stable block-stacked goods without manually restacking them.

02

Bagged Goods

Apply controlled clamping pressure to stabilise sacks and bagged products during the inversion cycle.

03

Food and Beverage

Suitable for packaged food, canned products, biscuits, bottled beverages and similar palletised loads.

04

Warehousing

Replace damaged pallets and manage different pallet requirements across storage and distribution operations.

05

Manufacturing

Transfer materials or finished products between production, hygienic, warehouse and transport pallets.

06

Heavy Products

Handle suitable palletised loads weighing up to 2,000 kg, including dense and difficult-to-restack products.

Automatic controls for the FS pallet inverter Automatic Control Option
Remote control for the FS pallet inverter Remote Pendant Option

Operator controls

FS Pallet Inverter Control Options

Standard FS machines use dual hydraulic lever controls. One lever operates the clamping movement while the second controls rotation of the pallet load.

Alternative arrangements can be supplied where the operating position, process or required level of automation calls for a different control method.

Dual lever controls: the standard and most straightforward operating arrangement.
Push-button controls: individual controls for operation from an appropriate position.
Remote operation: pendant or remote controls where suitable for the application.
Automatic sequencing: computer-controlled operating cycles for automated processes.

Technical information

FS Pallet Inverter Technical Specifications

Three standard jaw-opening sizes are available. Smaller, larger and application-specific machines can also be considered.

Specification FS1600 FS1900 FS2200
Maximum jaw opening 1.60 m 1.90 m 2.20 m
Minimum jaw opening 0.92 m 1.06 m 1.13 m
Standard load table 1.37 × 1.22 m 1.37 × 1.22 m 1.37 × 1.22 m
Loading capacity 2,000 kg 2,000 kg 2,000 kg
Power supply 3-phase / 400 V / 15 A 3-phase / 400 V / 15 A 3-phase / 400 V / 20 A
Motor size 2.2 kW 3 kW 4 kW
Machine weight 1,700 kg 1,850 kg 2,000 kg
Approximate guard weight 175 kg 175 kg 175 kg
Operating width 2.80 m 2.80 m 3.31 m
Operating depth 2.10 m 2.10 m 2.10 m
Operating height 2.56 m 2.73 m 3.61 m
Shipping width with guards 2.80 m 2.80 m 3.31 m
Shipping depth with guards 2.10 m 2.10 m 2.10 m
Shipping height with guards 2.20 m 2.30 m 2.40 m

Operating depth increases to approximately 3.30 m when fitted with floor-fixed guards and multiple photoelectric beams. Final dimensions, controls, electrical requirements and guarding should be confirmed for the selected installation.

Built for industrial use

Available Finishes and Custom-Built Options

Standard FS pallet inverters are designed for long-term industrial use. Specialist finishes and custom arrangements can also be considered for different applications.

01

Protective Finish

Standard machines use two coats of zinc primer followed by a two-pack epoxy acrylic top coat.

02

Stainless-Steel Option

A stainless-steel turning body can be considered for suitable hygiene-sensitive environments.

03

Corrosion Protection

A hot zinc-spray rust-protected finish can be provided for more demanding working environments.

04

Custom Configurations

Special jaw openings, load tables, controls and guarding can be reviewed around the application.

Talk to Us About Your Pallet Inverter Requirements

Send us the pallet dimensions, load size, maximum weight, product type and details of the pallets being exchanged. Our team can help identify the appropriate FS model and control arrangement.