Special-purpose machinery for sorting, packaging and intralogistics – specialized for fruit and vegetables
Palm Maschinen GmbH & Co. KG
Jork · HamburgNew on Amplifa
About PALM Systems
PALM Systems is a mechanical engineering company based in the Altes Land near Hamburg, specializing in special-purpose machinery for the sorting and packaging of fruit as well as intralogistics in various industries. The portfolio includes water dumpers, water filling systems (Hydro Crate Filler Vortex), packing machines, mechanical and electronic sorting systems, packaging and lining lines, as well as filter and cleaning systems for process water. In the field of intralogistics, the company supplies belt and roller conveyor technology in modular design, palletizers and labeling systems. Systems are individually manufactured for the customer by designers, PLC programmers, technical draftsmen, mechanics, welders, machining specialists, painters, electricians and service technicians – from individual machine parts to turnkey projects. Machine-proximate components (dryers, sorting belts, process water systems) are predominantly made of stainless steel; contract manufacturing is also offered. Customers in over 80 countries are supplied and the machines are installed on site.
- Site
- Jork
- Processes
- Special-purpose machinery for sorting and packaging of fruit, Water dumping (gentle dumping of apples and pears from bulk crates into water), Water filling (Palm Vortex Hydro Filler, Hydro Crate Filler), Packaging lines, packing machines, Lining lines, Fruit dryers (sponge and brush rollers), Sorting belts (manual pre-sorting/final inspection for up to 4 employees per belt, continuously, Packing tables, packing belts, bowl dispensers
- Materials
- Stainless steel (rust-free steel), food-grade rubber, PU belt (polyurethane), fabric belt, Vulkollan®, rubber rollers / rubber, Food-grade rubber, Fabric belt
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2009
- Industries
- Fruit growing/fruit trade, Fruit and vegetable processing, Intralogistics (various industries)
- 01
Engineering (mechanical/electrical design, technical drawing)
- 02
PLC programming
- 03
Machining
- 04
Welding
- 05
Painting
- 06
Electrical/Assembly
- 07
On-site installation
- 08
Service and support
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel (rust-free steel)
Main material for dryers, sorting belts, water channels and systems in food contact.
Food-grade rubber
Used for rubber rollers on sorting belts for gentle 360° grading of the fruit.
PU belt (polyurethane)
Belt material in belt conveyor technology, e.g. for transporting apples.
Fabric belt
Belt material for transporting crates and boxes.
Vulkollan®
Special low-maintenance rollers in the palletizer.
Welding (stainless steel welding)
Welders in the team for manufacturing the system components.
Locations
Jork
DEOperations and contact
- Materials
- Stainless steel, rubber, PU belt, Vulkollan®
- Water dumper systems
- Hydro Crate Filler Vortex
- Fruit dryers
- Sorting belts
- Belt and roller conveyors
- Palletizers
- Hot-water dipping system (in-line)
- Water filter/cleaning systems
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special-purpose machinery for sorting and packaging of fruitSpecial-purpose machinery/Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (rust-free steel) |
| Water dumping (gentle dumping of apples and pears from bulk crates into water)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (water channels) |
| Water filling (Palm Vortex Hydro Filler, Hydro Crate Filler)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging lines, packing machinesSpecial-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lining linesSpecial-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fruit dryers (sponge and brush rollers)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (all materials rust-free steel) |
| Sorting belts (manual pre-sorting/final inspection for up to 4 employees per belt, continuouslySpecial-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, food-grade rubber (rollers) |
| Packing tables, packing belts, bowl dispensersSpecial-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot-water treatment (in-line dipping process, 30 seconds in approx. 50°C water against storage rot)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Belt conveyor technology (PU belt, fabric belt, grip variant, corrugated belt)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Palletizers (up to 960 crates per hour, max. 4 layers per minute)Special-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | Vulkollan® (rollers) |
| Contract manufacturing (machining specialists, welders, mechanics, painters in the team)Contract manufacturing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (welders available in the team)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining (machining specialists available in the team)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Painting (painters available in the team)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labeling systemsSpecial-purpose machinery | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering (mechanical and electrical design, PLC programming, technical drawing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palletizer | PALM Systems PALM Palletizer | – | – | – | Jork |
| Hot-water dipping system (in-line) | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Hydro crate filler (water filling system) | PALM Systems Vortex | – | – | – | Jork |
| Sorting machines (mechanical and electronic) | Elisam/Ellips/Perfect (partner) | – | – | – | Jork |
| Water dumper system | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Fruit dryer | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Sorting belt | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Belt conveyor | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Roller conveyor | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
| Water filter/cleaning system | PALM Systems | – | – | – | Jork |
Additional services
Quality
Systems are designed to customer specifications and manufactured to fit the structural conditions; on-site service and support as well as the installation of new machines are part of the scope of services.
| Evidence | Jork |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2009
Start of the development and construction of intelligent solutions for the fruit trade and fruit growers.