DPL-500
DPL-500 ENHANCED
DEPALLETIZER
Automated depalletizer with pallet staging | continuous flow can depal | mid-volume beverage packaging line
The CODI DPL-500 is a high-speed can depalletizer that runs up to 500 CPM with pallet staging, automated infeed, and self-discharging empty pallets. It handles everything our DPL-250 does but adds a meaningful layer of automation to reduce front-end operator interaction. Full layer sweeps feed a mass-accumulation before single-filing into the line upstream of your canning system. The enclosed-chain counterbalance lift prevents contamination, and VFD-controlled drives let you tune speed to match your production line.
The CODI DPL-500 is a high-speed can depalletizer that runs up to 500 CPM with pallet staging, automated infeed, and self-discharging empty pallets. It handles everything our DPL-250 does but adds a meaningful layer of automation to reduce front-end operator interaction. Full layer sweeps feed a mass-accumulation before single-filing into the line upstream of your canning system. The enclosed-chain counterbalance lift prevents contamination, and VFD-controlled drives let you tune speed to match your production line.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Enclosed-Chain Counterbalance Lift
No overhead grease drip points above open cans. The lift mechanism is fully enclosed, keeping contamination risks out of the product path where they don't belong.
Automated Pallet Staging and Infeed
A staging area holds the next full pallet and loads it automatically when the current one runs out. Less time standing at the depal, more time running the rest of the line.
Mass Conveyor to Single Filer
Full layer sweeps land on a mass-accumulation belt before transitioning to single file. That buffer keeps flow steady and prevents jams at the handoff point.
Automated Empty Pallet Discharge
Empty pallets clear without operator handling. It's one less thing your team has to manage during a run.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Up to 500 CPM
Highly Configurable
Nearly any beverage container
Performance & Capacity
Operating Speed: Up to 500 CPM (30,000 CPH), with higher speed capability depending on options
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: Precision encoder-driven chain hoist with absolute position layer indexing
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Standard Overall Footprint (L × W × H): 253" × 70" × 192" (6,427 × 1,778 × 4,877 mm)
Machine Weight: Approx. 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
Ceiling Height Requirement: Minimum 200" (16' 8" / 5,080 mm) overhead clearance
Discharge Tin Line Height: 127.5" (3,238 mm) nominal conveyor height
Utility Requirements
Electrical Supply:208–240 VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 15–24 Amps Full Load (Standard)
380–500 VAC / 460 VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 15 Amps Full Load (Optional upcharge)
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 Handling & Logistics
Integrated Single-Pallet Infeed Staging: Powered staging conveyor that holds a full pallet ready to feed into the hoist automatically the moment the previous pallet clears.
Automated Single Empty Pallet Discharge: Powered conveyor section that automatically ejects the empty wood pallet out of the machine.
Double Empty Pallet Discharge: Extended discharge conveyor section allowing continuous staging of empty wood pallets.
Automatic Empty Pallet Stacking: Pneumatic lift table and retention clips that automatically collect and stack empty pallets for bulk forklift removal.
Safety & Operator Ergonomics
Pneumatically Powered Automatic Safety Doors: Heavy-duty vertical guillotine doors that close around the pallet during indexing for maximum operator protection.
Ground-Level Light Curtain Safety Fence: Perimeter mesh safety fence with optoelectronic light curtains guarding pallet infeed and discharge openings.
"Birds Nest" Mezzanine Platform & Access Ladder: Elevated catwalk with safety handrails for convenient top-tier inspection and band cutting.
Platform Safety Light Curtain: Upper mezzanine safety curtain that automatically halts machine motion if tripped.
Secondary Platform HMI: Dual-station control touchscreen mounted directly on the upper platform for machine control from above.
Container Handling & Conveyance
Mass Conveyor Discharge: Broad flush-grid modular conveyor section that absorbs entire swept container layers and feeds smoothly into the single filer.
Active Can Pack Control & Layer Squaring: Motorized front containment sweep gate and pneumatic side-squaring jaws that stabilize empty cans during rapid layer sweeps.
Single Filer Bead Rails: Low-friction rolling bead guide rails recommended for shrink-sleeved, digital-printed, or matte-finish cans.
Bulk Glass Package: Heavy-duty reinforced sprockets, wear plates, and hoist drive components engineered to depalletize half-pallets of bulk glass bottles.
Downstream Rinser Integration: Direct-mount integration for CODI Grip Lowerators, Vacuum S-Rinsers, Vacuum Loop Rinsers, or Twist Rinse gravity tracks.
Finish & Maintenance
Custom Powder Coat Finish: Structural carbon steel frame powder-coated in custom colors to match your brand, brewery, or plant aesthetic.
Tiered Spare Parts Packages: Curated wear-part and maintenance kits (suction cups, pneumatic cylinders, proximity sensors, and drive belts) to maximize uptime.
Continuous-Feed Pallet Staging
The DPL-500 introduces an automated infeed staging station that holds a second full pallet of cans ready behind the hoist.
As soon as the last tier of the current pallet is cleared and the empty pallet discharges, the next pallet automatically indexes into the lifting carriage.
Eliminates packaging line starvation by giving forklift operators a buffer window to reload without interrupting can flow to the filler.
Full Top-Layer Mass Sweep Conveyance
Sweeps an entire tier of containers in a single smooth stroke onto an integrated mass accumulation conveyor.
The mass conveyor gradually funnels cans into a variable-speed multi-belt single filer, preventing the bottle-necks and can-to-can collisions common on high-speed lines.
Delivers the higher line throughput of industrial packaging lines while maintaining gentle container handling.
Precision Push-Button Layer Indexing
Heavy-duty chain hoist driven by an oversized brake motor and absolute optical encoder feedback.
Automatically elevates the pallet tier-by-tier with sub-millimeter deadplate alignment.
Features 14 pre-programmed standard container heights plus 4 custom user memory slots—switch between 12 oz, 16 oz, sleek, or slim formats on the touchscreen without tools or mechanical limit adjustments.
Automated Pneumatic Slip Sheet Management
High-volume Festo bellows suction cups and pneumatic edge grippers grip, lift, and remove the slip sheet as soon as the can layer clears.
The sweep carriage transfers the used slip sheet directly to an onboard high-capacity accumulation rack on its return stroke.
Neatly stacks slip sheets for fast tying and return to can manufacturers, eliminating manual slip sheet handling from the packaging floor.
Centralized Schneider Electric Touchscreen HMI
Upgraded industrial touchscreen interface provides intuitive machine diagnostics, layer counters, manual jog functions, and speed controls.
Multiple dedicated Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) synchronize the hoist lift speed, carriage sweep rate, and single filer outfeed to match your packaging line demand.
Industrial Safety Architecture
UL 508A listed control panel design incorporating dual-channel safety circuits.
Standard pallet infeed safety light curtains pause all moving components instantly if an operator or vehicle enters the envelope.
Mechanical anti-drop safety catches lock the hoist carriage in place if electrical power or air pressure is interrupted, preventing accidental descent.
ACCESSORIES
FAQ
What does the DPL-500 automate that the DPL-250 does not?
Top rack removal, empty pallet ejection, slip sheet stacking, and pallet staging. The staging area loads the next pallet automatically when one empties and discharges the empty without operator involvement, so the line runs continuously instead of pausing for changeover. For a less-automated depalletizer, consider the DPL-250.
How many pallets can the DPL-500 stage?
One to five additional staged pallets, specified at order. More staging means longer unattended runtime between forklift deliveries. A 90 degree corner pallet conveyor in right or left hand configuration is available where floor layout requires it.
What throughput does the DPL-500 support and how are cans discharged?
Up to 500 CPM under ideal conditions. Full layers sweep onto a mass-accumulation conveyor, then single-file into the line. That accumulation buffer absorbs variation between the depalletizer and downstream equipment, which matters more as line speed rises. For higher volumes the DPL-1000 runs to 1,400 CPM.
How is dunnage handled on the DPL-500?
Racks and slip sheets can be collected combined or sorted, specified at order. Slip sheet storage options include a collection rack, top-mounted slide, low-level catch bin slide, or vertical catch bin. Sorting dunnage at the depalletizer saves separating it later.
