The fully automatic Euro-standard wood pallet production line is customized for EUR-certified solid wood pallets. It supports pine and spruce raw materials, stably produces EUR-1 (1200×800mm), EUR-2 (1200×1000mm), and half-size Euro pallets, with size switching finished within half an hour. The whole line runs continuously automatically. Each pallet takes 2-8 seconds to finish, with an output of 2 standard pallets per minute and a daily capacity of 500-800 pieces.
Equipped with an integrated PLC intelligent control system, the complete line covers cutting, nailing, EPAL branding, 45° standard chamfering, automatic flipping, and stacking. It delivers high processing precision and uniform nail layout, making finished pallets solid and fully compliant with EPAL and IPPC export standards to avoid cargo detention at EU customs. The four-way entry design ensures stable load capacity, fitting European warehousing and cross-border container logistics with long service life for repeated circulation.
Wood pallet production line application scenarios
- Intelligent warehousing suppliers: Produce uniform-size pallets compatible with AGV forklifts and fully automatic warehouse assembly lines.
- European export pallet factories: Mass-produce EPAL-compliant pallets for EU freight forwarders and pallet rental companies to avoid customs detention.
- Foreign trade manufacturing plants: Machinery, food, chemical and cold chain factories build self-owned lines to cut outsourced packaging costs.
- Comprehensive wood processing mills: Process pallets with pine/spruce raw materials to boost wood utilization and expand export business.
- Cold chain, pharmaceutical & fresh logistics: High-load four-way entry pallets fit cold storage and automated warehouses for repeated use and lower procurement expenses.
Specifications of the finished Euro pallet
Standard EUR-1 Pallet (Most Widely Used)
- Dimensions: 1200mm × 800mm × 144mm
- Structure: Four-way entry, equipped with 9 foot blocks and 3 longitudinal beams
- Weight: Approx. 25kg
- Load Capacity: Dynamic load 1500–2000kg, Static load 4000–6000kg
- Composition: 11 wood panels, 9 pads and 78 special fixing nails
EUR-2 Pallet
Dimensions: 1200mm × 1000mm × 144mm, widely adopted in UK, Netherlands and Finland
Half-size Euro Pallet
Dimensions: 800mm × 600mm, suitable for small-batch goods and retail delivery
Note: All pallets feature a 45° chamfer on four corners for smooth forklift entry, avoiding cargo scratches and pallet collision cracks. Every finished pallet is printed with EPAL, EUR, and IPPC heat treatment marks to meet EU export standards.
Core advantages of automatic Euro standard pallet line
- Standard integrated processing, dimensional tolerance < ±2 mm, pallets comply with EPAL & IPPC EU export standards for smooth customs clearance.
- Integrated PLC automatic control, only 1-2 operator required to slash labor costs.
- Integrated full set of machines for cutting, nailing, branding, chamfering, flipping and palletizing to produce sturdy durable pallets.
- Original brand parts of Schneider, Siemens and Stanley Bostitch, supporting 8-hour continuous operation with low failure & maintenance cost.
- Flexible production for 800- 1300 mm pallets, switch EUR-1/EUR-2/half pallets within 30 mins for diverse orders.
- 45-day lead time, 12-month complete machine warranty, shipped in two 40HQ containers with installation & operation training.
- 9-block four-way entry design, dynamic load 1500-2000kg, static load 4000-6000kg, applicable to all European warehousing and cross-border logistics scenarios.
Core equipment introduction & technical parameters
Four continuous processes of automatic wooden pallet production line: CNC precise cutting of wood into standard boards —— Pre-position foot blocks & fully assemble pallets via multi-group nail guns —— Rotate pallets for EPAL/EUR/IPPC branding and 45° edge chamfering —— Auto flip pallets, stack finished goods neatly and transport via buffer platform, fully automatic circulation without manual handling.
CNC wood cutting machine
Its function is to cut raw wood boards into standard pallet components with precise dimensions.
It is the first processing step of the automatic pallet production line, ensuring accurate material preparation for pallet assembly.
- Application: European standard pallets, wooden pallet components
- Cutting material: Pine, spruce, and other wood boards
- Blade diameter: φ450mm
- Cutting time: 2-3 seconds per piece
- Processing length: 4000/6000mm
- Motor power: 7.5KW
- Control system: Schneider electrical components + Delta PLC
- Operation mode: Automatic numerical control operation
- Machine size: 8500×1100×1300mm
Pallet stacking machine
Its function is to fasten foot blocks and slats by automatic nailing. It finishes pre-assembly of pallet base components for the follow-up main nailing machine.
- Application: Pre-processing for all European standard pallets
- Working air pressure: 0.8MPA
- Nailing cycle: 4-8 seconds each time
- Servo motor power: 1.2KW
- Control system: Siemens industrial control
- Operation mode: Touchscreen automatic control
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
Euro pallet nailing machine
Its function is to nail the whole pallet together. It is one of the core machines on the European wooden pallet production line.
- Pallets available: European standard pallets
- Industrial control brand: Delta Electronics
- Nail guns: 3 x 58mm BOSTITCH nail guns (USA), 3 x 80mm nail guns
- Air pressure: 0.8MPA
- Nail gun speed: 7 seconds per stroke
- Motor power: 1.5KW servo motor
- Material handling: Automatic palletizing (hydraulic, pneumatic)
- Operation mode: Touchscreen operation
- Machine size: 2300×2500×2500mm
Pallet rotary machine
Its function is to rotate pallets to adjustable angles, providing convenient operation space for branding and chamfering without manual handling.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
- Machine dimension: 2500×2100×1600mm
- Machine weight: 500kg
- Operation mode: Full-automatic feeding via touchscreen
Pallet branding machine
Its function is to stamp EPAL, EUR and IPPC certification marks on pallets by hot stamping to meet European logistics standards.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
- Stamp head material: Mold steel
- Working air pressure: 0.8MPA
- Motor power: 1.5KW
- Operation mode: Automatic feeding & automatic branding
- Machine size: 2300×1900×1500mm
Pallet corner cutter
Its function is to make 45° chamfering on four pallet edges, enabling smooth four-way forklift access and avoiding scratch or crack damage.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
- Blade diameter: φ355mm
- Blade rotation speed: 2900 RPM
- Motor power: 8.8KW
- Air pressure: 0.8MPA
- Operation mode: Full-automatic feeding & processing
- Machine size: 2700×2300×1200mm
Pallet flipper
Its function is to flip and align pallets automatically, unifying pallet posture to prevent tilting, collapse and abrasion during palletizing.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
- Working air pressure: 0.8MPA
- Flipping cycle: 4-8 seconds each time
- Motor configuration: 1.5KW + two 0.75KW motors
- Operation mode: Line linked automatic feeding
- Machine size: 3300×2000×1300mm
Automatic palletizer
Its function is to stack finished pallets neatly, replacing manual stacking to improve warehousing and loading efficiency.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm European standard pallets
- Control mode: Full-line PLC linked control
- Operation mode: Unattended automatic stacking
Storage platform
Its function is to convey and temporarily store finished pallets, connecting the palletizer and shipment zone to realize fully automatic material circulation.
- Applicable pallet size: 800-1300mm
- Length: 4000mm
- Matching: Full production line linked conveying & buffering equipment
EPAL vs GMA wood pallet production line
Many overseas buyers purchase equipment for both EUR pallets and GMA pallets at the same time. It is necessary to learn the differences between the two pallet standards and matching machine configurations before ordering production lines.
EPAL European Standard Pallets
- Standard sizes: EUR-1 (1200×800mm), EUR-2 (1200×1000mm)
- 9-block design with four-way forklift entry
- Mandatory EPAL certification for EU circulation
- IPPC heat treatment marking is required
- Production must include 45° corner cutting and EPAL branding processes
- Widely used in European warehousing, logistics and cross-border shipping
GMA American Standard Pallets
- Standard size: 48×40 inches (1219×1016mm)
- Traditional stringer construction
- No EPAL certification requirement
- Only IPPC heat treatment stamp needed for export
- Corner cutters and EPAL branding machines are generally unnecessary
- Mainly applied to logistics industries in the US, Canada and North America
| Comparison Item | EPAL Pallet Line | GMA Pallet Line |
| Main Market | Europe | North America |
| Standard Size | 1200×800 /1200×1000 mm | 48×40 in |
| 구조 | 9-block pallet | Stringer pallet |
| Certification | EPAL Required | Not Required |
| Branding Machine | Required | Optional |
| Chamfering Machine | Required | Usually Not Required |
| Production Complexity | Higher | Simpler |
| Investment Cost | Higher | Lower |
How to choose the right wood pallet production line for your needs?
Selection by target export market
- European market: Adopt a full automatic EPAL pallet production line equipped with branding, 45° corner cutting and pallet flipping functions to meet EU EPAL certification and IPPC heat treatment standards for smooth customs clearance.
- North American market (USA/Canada): Choose a simplified GMA pallet production line. It requires fewer processes and lower investment, fully conforming to local North American logistics standards.
- Dual European & North American markets: Equip both EPAL and GMA production lines to manufacture dual-standard pallets and cover all overseas business demands.
Selection by daily production capacity
- Small capacity (within 300 pallets/day): Basic compact production line is sufficient for daily small-batch orders.
- Medium capacity (500–800 pallets/day): Full 9-machine automatic integrated production line is ideal for stable mass foreign trade orders.
- Large capacity: Custom dual parallel production lines to maximize productivity and support ultra-large batch orders.
If you need the complete wood pallet production line quotation, on-site working videos, or factory layout planning solutions, please inform us of your daily output, target export regions, and factory area. We will provide you with one-stop customized solutions. Besides full automatic pallet production lines, we also supply supporting wooden pallet block machines for your complete pallet manufacturing workflow.