FHA 3000 and FHA 5000 Automatic Depalletizers
FHA 3000 and FHA 5000 Depalletizers
The Ska Fabricating FHA 3000 and FHA 5000 Automatic Depalletizer Systems discharge full-height pallets of empty metal cans, plastic containers, and glass jars/bottles from bulk layered pallets. As part of our industry-leading depalletizing equipment, these machines are engineered for flexibility and reliability. Discharge, decline, roller/chain conveyor, and other options are designed to work with all depalletizer units.
FHA 3000 unloads pallets weighing up to 1,000 lbs. (plastic, metal, and fiberboard tubes/containers).
FHA 5000 unloads pallets weighing up to 4,000 lbs. (glass, plastic, and metal containers).
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame construction
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty aluminum side walls
- Accepts 44” x 56” or 48” x 40” pallets
- 120” discharge elevation
- Can be configured to push containers lengthwise (48” side of pallet) or widthwise (40” side of pallet)
- 1HP motor with 1000lb lifting capacity for FHA 3000 and 4HP motor with 4,000lb lifting capacity for FHA 5000
- Integrated four-point cable-lift system built within the frame
- Easily adjustable elevation detection system for precise layer indexing
- Sweep assembly frame initiates when the downstream photo eye indicates space available
- Pneumatic slip-sheet removal system with dunnage rack
- Pinch-point guarding and safety signage throughout
- User friendly HMI touch screen (7” LCD) with auto/manual controls
- Multicolor LED stack light indicator for pallet change over and/or machine fault
- Electrical panel safety disconnect/lockout and e-stop for operator safety
- 480V/3 Phase/60 Hertz (additional voltages available)
80-100 PSI clean air supply required – 2-3 CFM - Fully integrated PLC with quick-access diagnostic screen
- Main screen shows how many layers are programmed to run and keeps count of how many layers have ran
- 20 product (container) presets in product selection menu
- Product presets allow for tool-less product changeovers
FHA 3000/5000 Dimensions (click here to zoom in)
Conveyance options to make it your own
Ska Fab provides a variety of optional discharge conveyors, pallet-loading conveyors, and lowerator equipment to complement your FHA 3000 or 5000 depalletizer. These options can be customized to meet your specific layout requirements for speed and space.
Discharge Conveyors
Accumulation tables and conveyors are designed to hold and move your glass bottles/jars, plastic containers, aluminum, and steel cans at different points during the conveying or packing process.
Ska Fab will help you pair your depalletizer with the right discharge conveyor to meet your speed and space requirements.
- Accepts layer(s) of containers for accumulation*
- Four-lane progressively geared single-filing conveyor
- Left or right orientation
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty carbon steel frame
- Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives (3) for precise speed control
- Valu-guide quick adjust arms and rails
*Longer mass accumulation tables allow for increased pallet changeover time
- Accepts layer(s) of containers for accumulation*
- Single filing table with five (4.5″ W) mat-top chains for discharge
- Left or right orientation
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty carbon steel frame
- Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives (3) for precise speed control
- Valu-guide quick adjust arms and rails
*Longer mass accumulation tables allow for increased pallet changeover time
- Accepts full layer of containers for accumulation
- Multiple mat-tops for recirculation of containers
- Left or right orientation
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty carbon steel frame
- Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives (3) for precise speed control
- Valu-guide quick adjust arms and rails
- Dual lane discharge conveyor with VFD speed control
- 10.5″ (6″ + 4.5″) wide mat-top chain x 10′ long
- Aluminum frame construction
- Motor, drives, e-stop included
- Valu-guide quick-adjust arms and rails
- Single lane discharge conveyor with VFD speed control
- 6″ wide x 7′ long table top chain
- Aluminum frame construction
- Motor, drives, e-stop included
- Valu-guide quick-adjust arms and rails
- Provides tapered transition from discharge height to customers unscrambler
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame construction
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- U.H.M.W. slide surface
- Photo eyes monitor hopper and stop the depalletizer when the hopper is full
- Length and width customized to the size of the hopper
- Left or right orientation
- Aluminum frame construction
- Air-motor driven row stripper mechanism
- 1/2HP mattop drive motor with VFD controls
- Built to match the size of your container
S & Z Side-Grip Lowerators
Ska Fab side-grip lowerators are an efficient way to safely decline your glass bottles/jars, plastic containers, aluminum, and steel cans from high elevations. The small footprint saves valuable floor space and the tool-less adjustability makes line changeovers quick and easy. Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications.
- Gently lowers containers from discharge height down to line level
- Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Dual side-grip conveyor with tube-style chain for both heavier and lightweight containers (glass/plastic/aluminum/steel) or feather-style chain for lightweight containers (aluminum/steel/plastic)
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye starts/stops side-grip for line/backup control
- Electronic air-saver photo-eye shuts off air rinse when containers are not moving
- Independent enclosure with
disconnect, e-stop, and start/stop control - 6.5″ max container width
Air rinse features:
- Rinses container with ionized air during decline
- Stainless steel debris collection tray
Tool-less adjustability option also features:
- Hand crank with numeric counter to adjust width
- Motorized screw drive to adjust height
- Gently lowers containers from discharge height down to line level
- Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Dual side-grip conveyor with tube-style chain for both heavier and lightweight containers (glass/plastic/aluminum/steel) or feather-style chain for lightweight containers (aluminum/steel/plastic)
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye starts/stops side-grip for line/backup control
- Independent enclosure with disconnect, e-stop, and start/stop control
- 9.5″ max container width
Tool-less adjustability Z-grip lowerator option also features:
- 6.5″ max container width
- Hand crank with numeric counter to adjust width
- Motorized screw drive to adjust height
Pallet Handling Conveyors
Ska Fabricating’s pallet handling conveyors transport full or half-height pallets of empty containers to the depalletizer. We offer gravity roller and powered conveyor options, customizable to stage multiple pallets for continuous production, along with an automatic pallet stacker for managing empty pallets.
- Allows one pallet stack to be staged at the infeed
- Automatically feeds staged pallet into unit and discharges empty pallet
- (2) 46″ x 60″ sections of chain conveyor at infeed
- (1) 46″ x 60″ section of chain conveyor at outfeed
- (1) section of chain conveyor located within pallet bay. Fit to lift carriage and pallet size
- Pallet guides, photo eyes, logic, and controls included
- Allows one pallet stack to be staged at infeed
- Automatically feeds staged pallet into unit and discharges empty pallet
- (2) 46″ x 60″ sections of roller conveyor at infeed
- (1) 46″ x 60″ section of roller conveyor at outfeed
- (1) section of chain conveyor located within pallet bay. Fit to lift carriage and
pallet size - Pallet guides, photo eyes, logic, and controls included
- Allows one pallet stack to be staged at infeed
- Push “through frame” pallet removal
- (2) 46″ x 60″ sections of gravity roller conveyor at infeed
- (1) 46″ x 60″ section of gravity roller conveyor at outfeed
- (1) section of roller conveyor located within pallet bay. Fit to lift carriage and pallet size
*Additional section of 46″ x 60″ roller conveyor to stage two pallets at the infeed available
- Heavy-duty industrial powder-coated finish
- 2-chain infeed with VFDs
- 24” wide scissor lift table with 2,000lb lift capacity
- 4 – actuator “fingers” for holding stack
- Easily placed photo-eye for stack height – Up to 10 high
- Pallets discharge onto outfeed conveyor for easy removal
- E-stop for operator safety
- 110V or 220/440V/3Ph/60Hthe , 80 psi air requirements
Additional Options
The FHA 3000/5000 is customizable with additional options to meet your space and speed requirements. These options include a dual dunnage rack, operator platforms, a top frame removal system, and safety light curtains that replaces the traditional depalletizer door.
- Features a separate rack for slip sheets and a separate rack for top frames.
- Powder-coated steel frame
- Guides for easy removal of dunnage
- Photo-eyes and logic included
- Heavy-duty industrial powder coated finish with safety yellow railing
- Relocated HMI touch screen for ergonomic operator access
- Safety access stairs, slip-resistant skidding, and kicker plates throughout
- Custom built to your specifications
- Automatically removes top rack and top slip sheet
- Relocated tray and slip sheet rack (placed above door)
- Reduces pallet changeover time
- Replaces traditional door
- Standard height 72”
- Light beams create a controlled zone
- Machine integrated controls system stops machine/sounds alarm when blocked
Watch depalletizers in action
Trust Ska Fabricating for Your Container Handling Solutions
Why Work With Ska Fab?
Our company is a leading industry provider of container handling equipment, and we know every facility has unique speed and quality requirements. We aim to maximize uptime and streamline our clients’ operations by creating purpose-built, quality solutions configured to your needs. We choose only the most reliable components to construct your depalletizers, ensuring we improve your packaging efficiency.
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