20/09/2026
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REQUEST MACHINE INSPECTION : used Roland Terwort Automatic Pallet Production Line – 17 Seconds/Pallet – Completely Modernized 2023 made in Germany
Roland Terwort Automatic Pallet Production Line – 17 Seconds/Pallet – Completely Modernized 2023
| Technical Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION | ||
| Manufacturer / Line | Roland Terwort | Roland Terwort |
| Machine Type | Automatic Pallet Production Line | Automatic Pallet Production Line |
| Production Cycle | 17 Seconds / Pallet | 17 Seconds / Pallet |
| Modernization | Completely Modernized in 2023 | Completely Modernized in 2023 |
| OVERALL LINE DIMENSIONS | ||
| Total Length | 70,000 mm / 70 m | 2,755.91 in / 229.66 ft |
| Total Width | 8,000 mm / 8 m | 314.96 in / 26.25 ft |
| Total Height | 4,000 mm / 4 m | 157.48 in / 13.12 ft |
| Approximate Line Footprint | 70 × 8 m / Approx. 560 m² | 229.66 × 26.25 ft / Approx. 6,028 ft² |
| PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE | ||
| Cycle Time | 17 sec / Pallet | 17 sec / Pallet |
| Theoretical Production Rate | Approx. 212 Pallets/hour | Approx. 212 Pallets/hour |
| Theoretical Production – 8 Hour Shift | Approx. 1,694 Pallets | Approx. 1,694 Pallets |
| Production Rate Note | The hourly and 8-hour figures are mathematical values calculated from the stated 17-second cycle time and do not account for loading, setup, maintenance, material changes, operator intervention or production downtime. | |
| COMPLETE LINE EQUIPMENT | ||
| Kallfass Block Saw | Included | Included |
| Block Switch | Included | Included |
| Block Buffer | Included | Included |
| Terwort NM1 Nailing Machine | Included | Included |
| Deck Storage | Included | Included |
| Deck Gripper | Included | Included |
| Storage System | Included | Included |
| Star Turners | 2 Units Included | 2 Units Included |
| Terwort NM2 Nailing Machine | Included | Included |
| Skid Milling Machine | Included | Included |
| Clamping Device | Included | Included |
| Miter Saw | Included | Included |
| Branding Station | Included | Included |
| Forklift | Included | Included |
| Outfeed Conveyor | Included | Included |
| PALLET BLOCK PREPARATION SECTION | ||
| Block Cutting | Kallfass Block Saw | Kallfass Block Saw |
| Block Handling | Block Switch | Block Switch |
| Block Accumulation / Buffering | Block Buffer | Block Buffer |
| FIRST NAILING SECTION | ||
| First Nailing Machine | Terwort NM1 | Terwort NM1 |
| Nailing Process | Integrated into Automatic Pallet Production Line | Integrated into Automatic Pallet Production Line |
| DECK HANDLING SECTION | ||
| Deck Storage | Integrated | Integrated |
| Deck Handling | Automatic Deck Gripper | Automatic Deck Gripper |
| Intermediate Storage | Integrated Storage System | Integrated Storage System |
| PALLET TURNING SYSTEM | ||
| Turning Equipment | 2 × Star Turners | 2 × Star Turners |
| Number of Star Turners | 2 | 2 |
| SECOND NAILING SECTION | ||
| Second Nailing Machine | Terwort NM2 | Terwort NM2 |
| Second Nailing Process | Integrated into Automatic Production Line | Integrated into Automatic Production Line |
| PALLET FINISHING SECTION | ||
| Skid Milling | Integrated Skid Milling Machine | Integrated Skid Milling Machine |
| Workpiece Clamping | Integrated Clamping Device | Integrated Clamping Device |
| Miter Cutting | Integrated Miter Saw | Integrated Miter Saw |
| Branding | Integrated Branding Station | Integrated Branding Station |
| FINAL MATERIAL HANDLING | ||
| Forklift | Included with Line | Included with Line |
| Finished Pallet Discharge | Outfeed Conveyor | Outfeed Conveyor |
| PRODUCTION SEQUENCE | ||
| 1. Block Preparation | Pallet blocks are processed through the Kallfass block saw, followed by the block switch and block buffer. | |
| 2. First Nailing Operation | The first pallet assembly / nailing operation is performed by the Terwort NM1 nailing machine. | |
| 3. Deck Handling | The production line incorporates deck storage and a deck gripper for handling and positioning pallet components. | |
| 4. Intermediate Handling | Integrated storage and two star turners are included in the production flow for pallet handling and orientation. | |
| 5. Second Nailing Operation | The second nailing operation is performed by the Terwort NM2 nailing machine. | |
| 6. Skid Milling | The assembled pallet proceeds through the skid milling machine. | |
| 7. Clamping & Miter Cutting | The line includes a clamping device and miter saw for the subsequent pallet finishing operations. | |
| 8. Branding | Finished pallets pass through the integrated branding station. | |
| 9. Finished Pallet Discharge | Finished pallets are transferred through the outfeed conveyor for subsequent handling. | |
| MODERNIZATION & CONDITION | ||
| Modernization Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Modernization Status | Completely Modernized | Completely Modernized |
| LINE DESCRIPTION | ||
| Description | Roland Terwort automatic pallet production line with a stated production cycle of 17 seconds per pallet. The complete production line was completely modernized in 2023 and has overall dimensions of approximately 70,000 × 8,000 × 4,000 mm (229.66 × 26.25 × 13.12 ft). | |
| Complete Line Configuration | The line includes a Kallfass block saw, block switch, block buffer, Terwort NM1 nailing machine, deck storage, deck gripper, storage system, two star turners, Terwort NM2 nailing machine, skid milling machine, clamping device, miter saw, branding station, forklift and outfeed conveyor. | |
| Production Capacity | Based solely on the stated 17-second cycle time, the theoretical maximum production rate is approximately 212 pallets per hour. Actual production output depends on pallet design, material supply, setup, operator workflow, maintenance requirements and production downtime. | |






