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Coop Ticino – Conveyor System incl. Pallet Lift

  • Writer: ApoyoStudio
    ApoyoStudio
  • Oct 7
  • 2 min read

Location: Coop Distribution Center Ticino

Duration: 10 months (from planning to commissioning)

Scope: Construction of a new automatic conveyor system with double pallet lift and roller conveyors


Automatic conveyor system with double pallet lift and safety fencing at the Coop Ticino distribution center



Initial Situation

At Coop’s new distribution center in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, pallets needed to be automatically transported between the ground floor and the first floor.

The challenge: The existing goods lifts could not achieve the required performance of 100 pallets per hour. What was needed was a fully automated solution – robust, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into the existing logistics flow.



Planning & Engineering

Together with Coop, we developed a concept designed to deliver maximum performance with the highest level of operational safety:

  • Double pallet lift with belt drive and counterweight

  • Conveying capacity: 100 pallets/hour at up to 1,000 kg per pallet

  • Roller conveyors with buffer zones for 10 pallets on the ground floor and 8 pallets on the upper floor

  • Siemens TIA PLC control with touch panel for operation and diagnostics

  • Light curtains & safety gates for maximum protection

  • Fire protection doors E160 for safe operation in the warehouse environment

All interface points with the building structure, control system, and conveyor technology were planned precisely to ensure smooth installation within the construction schedule.



Implementation

  • Dismantling & preparation: Concrete foundations checked, interfaces defined

  • Installation: Assembly of pallet lift, roller conveyors, and safety components

  • Electrical installation: Integration of PLC, control elements, and signal technology

  • Commissioning & testing: Full-load testing and staff training conducted on site

Thanks to the modular design and precise pre-planning, all steps were implemented efficiently — without interrupting ongoing warehouse operations.



Result

The result: A high-performance automated conveyor system that raises material flow in the distribution center to a new level.

✅ 100 pallets per hour – reliable and without bottlenecks

✅ Seamless integration into the existing conveyor system

✅ Maximum safety and intuitive operation

✅ Significantly reduced manual transport and a noticeable productivity boost in daily logistics operations





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