TOPS Pro Optimizes Pallet Layout

Maximize Pallet Cube while Minimize Product Damage

TOPS Pro optimizes pallet layout, pallet pattern or skid configuration to ensure your pallet loads are cube efficient and secured for transit or storage. It maximizes the number of boxes to fit onto the pallets and determines the best layout for a strong and/or stable load.

Pallet or skid layout and configuration is the most widely used function inside TOPS Pro. It helps package engineers to determine the best way to stack cartons onto a pallet. TOPS Pro automatically generates different pallet patterns for straight loads. Users can pick the one that best meets their needs, be it for cubic efficiency, store displays, load stability or inventory keeping.

Automatically Generate Layer, Alternate Patterns

TOPS Pro allows you to calculate the simplest to the most complex pallet patterns. Upon selection of the pallet configuration, click on the available thumbnails for alternate layout patterns. All solutions are illustrated in 3D graphics with optional double stack, pop top or exploded views. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can enter all of your data in an easy to follow sequential format.

Rotate Layers, Add Slip Sheets, Straps, Caps & More

Use TOPS Pro to rotate alternate layers to create stable pallets. TOPS Pro also provides different load accessories to secure the pallet load. These display options include straps, strap guards, edge protectors, slip sheets, caps, trays, shrink wraps and more.

Create Secondary Pallet Pattern

TOPS Pro allows users to combine two layer patterns in the same pallet load to meet their specific needs. Let’s say you have one pallet pattern for the first eight layers of your pallet, and you’d like to insert one of the other pallet patterns TOPS Pro has generated. No problem! With a few clicks of the mouse, you’re done. Use it to create special display pallets.

Special Pallets for Knock Down Boxes or Flats

Knockdown boxes are the ‘flat’ dimensions of a shipcase. With the knockdown feature, just type in the dimensions of the box when erect and TOPS will convert it into dimensions when the box is knocked down and then show you how to palletize the bundles.

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