Automating Sanitary Pallet Handling: A Turnkey Solution by Storcan

Situation and Challenge

In the pharmaceutical sector, every detail matters—especially when handling materials in ultra-sanitary environments. This is precisely the context in which a major pharmaceutical production site in Montreal turned to Storcan to design, manufacture, and integrate a fully automated sanitary pallet conveyor system, meeting the industry’s highest hygiene standards.

The objective: optimize pallet transfers between production zones while strictly adhering to hygiene protocols—without compromising performance, safety, or ergonomics.

Storcan Solutions

For this high-standard mandate, Storcan delivered a turnkey solution of stainless steel sanitary conveyors for pallets, designed for automation and integrating engineering, in-house manufacturing, and on-site installation. The entire system was built in 304 stainless steel, ideal for high-pressure washdown environments and reinforced disinfection protocols.

Delivered Components:

• Motorized pallet roller conveyors (custom lengths, 3.5" stainless steel rollers, IP69K motors, NGI washdown bearings)
• Stainless steel turntables for automated direction changes
• Integrated safety system: light curtains, emergency stop buttons, photocells
• Stainless steel access stairs with diamond plates for easy maintenance
• Control panels and HMI with secure network communication
• Complete programming and synchronization with the client’s existing systems (PLC, access control, motorized doors, etc.)

One of Storcan’s key strengths in this project was managing the entire process—from mechanical design to on-site commissioning. This integrated approach ensured:

• Perfect compatibility with space constraints and existing equipment
• Rigorous supervision of design, manufacturing, and installation phases
• Smooth collaboration with the client’s engineering and technical teams
• Fast commissioning thanks to preliminary FAT testing and optimized on-site startup

Results

• Optimized internal logistics through a robust, automated pallet handling system
• Reduced manual handling, minimizing contamination risks
• Time and space savings in a critical production area
• Full compliance with the pharmaceutical industry’s strictest sanitary standards

Your Next Project Starts Here

Whether in the pharmaceutical sector, as in this case, or in food and beverage or any other sanitary-critical industry, Storcan develops automated production lines tailored to the performance and hygiene demands of modern factories.

Product by product, our automated systems drive profitability and accelerate your return on investment.

Contact our experts today to discuss your next project: info@storcan.com