Automating Pallet Marking with illumex® X4 Printers

The Challenge

A manufacturing customer was manually stencilling information onto both sides of their pallets post-production. This process was:

• Labour-intensive

• Messy and inconsistent

• Inflexible, making it difficult to change or update stencil information quickly

The customer required a more efficient solution that delivered:

1. Consistent, high-quality print

2. Minimal operator intervention

3. An intuitive and easy-to-use interface

4. Low maintenance

5. Flexibility for variable information and customer-specific requirements

   
   

Our Solution

We supplied two illumex® X4 printers—each with four print heads—installed on either side of the production line. This allowed pallet printing to occur in-line during the normal manufacturing process, eliminating the need for manual stencilling altogether.

Key Benefits Delivered

• ✅ Consistently high print quality on every pallet

• ✅ Zero manual data input—the system automatically manages variable information, eliminating human error

• ✅ Simple operation—the operator selects the product from a menu and presses print

• ✅ Easy updates—messages, logos, and layout changes can be made in minutes

• ✅ Value-added capabilities—support for barcodes, date/time stamps, and custom data fields enabled the customer to offer enhanced services to their clients

The Result

With the new illumex® X4 system, the customer completely eliminated the manual stencilling process, saving hours of labour per shift and improving overall print quality. They can now respond faster to changing customer requirements while delivering cleaner, more professional-looking pallets.