DPL-1000
DPL-1000 HIGH-SPEED
DEPALLETIZER
High-speed bulk can depalletizer | fully automated pallet handling | high-volume beverage canning line
The CODI DPL-1000 is our highest-speed can depalletizer, running up to 1,400 CPM with double pallet staging, automated infeed and discharge, and automatic empty pallet stacking. Many of the biggest beverage companies in the world run it. Pneumatic slip sheet removal, top frame handling, can pack control during sweeping, and mass discharge into a single filer are all standard. Three independent VFDs tune hoist, sweep, and single filer speeds separately upstream of a canning line or digital printer. Light curtains, automatic safety doors, and platform fencing protect every entry point.
The CODI DPL-1000 is our highest-speed can depalletizer, running up to 1,400 CPM with double pallet staging, automated infeed and discharge, and automatic empty pallet stacking. Many of the biggest beverage companies in the world run it. Pneumatic slip sheet removal, top frame handling, can pack control during sweeping, and mass discharge into a single filer are all standard. Three independent VFDs tune hoist, sweep, and single filer speeds separately upstream of a canning line or digital printer. Light curtains, automatic safety doors, and platform fencing protect every entry point.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Double Pallet Staging with Automated Changeover
Two pallets stage and load in sequence without operator involvement. When one runs out, the next loads automatically and the empty clears on its own. At 1400 CPM, that continuity is the whole game.
Three Independent VFD Controls
Separate variable frequency drives for the hoist, sweep, and single filer mean you tune each axis independently to match your exact line speed, rather than compromising across all three with a single control.
Full Safety Architecture
Automatic safety doors enclose the pallet during operation. Ground-level mesh fencing and light curtains cover infeed and discharge. Platform fencing with light curtains monitors the work area. Safety locks engage on every component during a power failure.
Can Pack Control During Sweep
The sweep arm keeps cans stabilized and aligned during the layer transfer. At high speed, that control is what keeps cans arriving upright instead of sideways.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Up to 1400 CPM
Highly Configurable
Full Safety Features
Performance & Capacity
Operating Speed: Up to 1,000 CPM (60,000 CPH) under ideal conditions
Container Compatibility: Aluminum beverage cans (Standard, Sleek, Slim, King Cans up to 24 oz), aluminum bottles, and bulk glass (with upgrade)
Pre-Loaded Can Heights: 14 pre-programmed standard container recipes plus 4 customizable user-defined memory slots
Pallet Sizes: Standard bulk beverage can pallets (44" × 56") up to 110" full stack height
Elevation Lift System: Heavy-duty Nord brake motor drive with dual output shafts, Hersey Protek-Sure torque-limiting clutches, and multi-turn absolute encoder feedback
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Standard Overall Footprint (L × W × H): 256" × 119" × 200" (6,503 × 3,023 × 5,080 mm)
Machine Weight: Approx. 4,500 lbs (2,042 kg)
Ceiling Height Requirement: Minimum 200" (16' 8" / 5,080 mm) overhead clearance
Frame Construction: Heavy-gauge structural tubular carbon steel chassis with full enclosure panels and protective perimeter guarding
Utility Requirements
Electrical Supply:380–500 VAC / 460 VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 15 Amps Full Load
208–240 VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz (available upon configuration)
Compressed Air:8 SCFM intermittent @ 100–110 PSI (clean, dry air meeting ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2)
Dedicated 1/2" ID supply line (3/4" ID recommended) to onboard Festo precision regulator manifold and safety air-dump valve
Pallet Management & Logistics
Double Pallet Infeed Staging: Multi-stage powered pallet conveyor staging allowing fork truck drivers to load multiple full pallets ahead of time to eliminate line starvation.
Infeed Orientation: Straight-in or 90-degree corner pallet conveyor layouts engineered to fit your facility’s material flow and loading dock access.
Integrated Automatic Pallet Stacker: Pneumatic airbag-actuated lift table and mechanical stacker clips that automatically stack up to 15+ empty pallets for bulk forklift pickup.
Double Empty Pallet Discharge: Extended discharge conveyor section for continuous staging of empty wood pallets.
Safety & Operator Ergonomics
Full Perimeter Safety Enclosure: Heavy-duty steel wire mesh safety fence enclosing the entire pallet conveyor and depalletizer envelope.
Optical Light Curtain Muting: Integrated entry/exit light curtains equipped with automated muting sensors that distinguish pallets from personnel—allowing full pallets to enter without tripping safety stops.
"Birds Nest" Mezzanine & Safety Walkway: Integrated upper-level inspection catwalk with safety stairs and handrails for clear top-layer visibility and band cutting.
Secondary Mezzanine HMI: Dual operator touchscreen station mounted on the upper catwalk for localized machine control.
Container Handling & Conveyance
Mass Accumulation Conveyance: Wide flush-grid discharge mass conveyor designed to absorb entire swept layers and feed high-speed pressureless combiners.
High-Speed Single Filer Systems: Multi-lane differential speed single filers equipped with UHMW bead guide rails to eliminate container denting and label scuffing.
Bulk Glass Package: Reinforced drive sprockets, heavier-gauge deadplates, and upgraded hoist gearmotors configured for bulk glass bottles.
Rinser Integration: Direct-mount integration for high-speed Vacuum Loop Rinsers, Vacuum S-Rinsers, or Ionized Air Can Cleaners.
Finish & Maintenance
Custom Powder Coat Finish: Frame and structural guards finished in custom industrial powder coat colors to match your brand or facility aesthetic.
Tiered Spare Parts Packages: Curated mission-critical replacement parts kits (wear parts, pneumatic cylinders, suction cups, sensors, and drive belts) to maximize uptime.
Fully Automated Continuous Pallet Staging & Infeed
Powered dual-station chain conveyors bring full pallets into the depalletizer automatically as soon as the preceding pallet is cleared.
Automated pneumatic vertical guillotine doors open and close around the pallet during indexing to isolate the lifting hoist and protect the packaging floor.
Eliminates packaging line downtime by allowing forklift operators to stage pallets in batches rather than hovering at the machine.
4-Sided Active Can Pack Control & Layer Squaring
High-speed sweeps can cause unstable, lightweight empty cans to tumble or shift. The DPL-1000 solves this with active 4-sided container containment:Dual Side Squaring Actuators: Pneumatic side jaws automatically clamp and square each can layer prior to sweeping.
Front Sweep Gate: A motorized drop gate lowers in front of the leading row of cans to prevent forward tip-overs as the carriage accelerates.
Rear Pusher Bar: Smoothly transfers the entire layer across the deadplate under rigid mechanical control.
Automated Top Frame & Slip Sheet Management
High-flow Festo vacuum generators and multi-fold bellows suction cups grip, lift, and remove the top protective wooden picture frame and plastic/paperboard slip sheets.
Mechanical edge grippers physically pinch the slip sheet to ensure it cannot slip or peel away during the layer sweep.
The sweep arm deposits used slip sheets and top frames directly into an integrated high-capacity vertical accumulation bin for fast recycling and return to can manufacturers.
Precision Servo-Smooth Hoist Indexing
Powered by an oversized industrial brake motor linked to precision-balanced drive chains and absolute optical encoders.
Dual Hersey Protek-Sure torque clutches prevent carriage binding, isolate mechanical overloads, and ensure the hoist stays perfectly level across millions of cycles.
Push-button recipe selection automatically adjusts the lift height to the exact container height down to fractions of a millimeter—no manual limit switch adjustments required.
Automated Pneumatic Pallet Stacking
Once the final tier of cans is swept, the hoist automatically descends, opens the lower discharge gate, and ejects the empty wooden pallet into the onboard pallet stacker.
A high-capacity pneumatic airbag table lifts the empty pallet into retention clips, automatically building a neat, self-contained pallet stack without manual lifting.
Category 4 Operator Safety & Optical Muting
Engineered to the highest North American industrial safety standards (UL 508A listed control panel).
Optical safety light curtains guard the pallet loading and discharge bays, paired with intelligent directional muting photoeyes that allow full pallets to pass freely while instantly shutting down motion if an operator steps into the envelope.
Internal mechanical anti-drop catches and an automatic safety air-dump valve instantly lock the hoist carriage and depressurize moving cylinders during an E-stop or power disruption.
ACCESSORIES
FAQ
What throughput does the DPL-1000 deliver?
Up to 1,400 CPM. An integrated chain lift raises full pallets at high speed while automated sweepers discharge layers onto an expansive mass-accumulation buffer, ensuring your high-speed filling line never starves for empty cans.
What safety systems are included on a machine running this fast?
Category 3 safety integration is standard, complete with automated light curtains around the staging and hoist zones, interlocked access doors, and full mechanical fall arrestors.
What containers can the DPL-1000 handle?
Standard aluminum cans, sleek cans, slim cans, PET containers, and glass bottles across a vast range of heights and diameters. Automated changeover recipes store in the HMI for rapid transitions between container sizes.
Is the DPL-1000 the right size for a standard regional brewery?
It is purpose-built for enterprise packaging facilities, high-speed regional packaging halls, and mega-breweries running lines above 300 to 1,000+ CPM. For lines running under 300 CPM, the DPL-500 delivers optimal automated staging without the high-speed industrial footprint.
