Block & Paver Handling
Concrete Block & Paver Handling Equipment
Pathfinder Systems provides concrete production equipment for automated block and paver handling throughout the United States and Canada. TIGER handling systems are designed to efficiently move production pallets and concrete products throughout the manufacturing process while integrating with high-volume concrete block machines, curing systems, robotic cubers and other automated equipment.
From individual pallet handling equipment to integrated pallet transport systems, Pathfinder works with concrete product manufacturers to develop handling solutions around plant layout, production requirements and automation goals.
Key considerations for block and paver handling systems:
- Production capacity – Handling equipment must maintain the required production pace without creating bottlenecks.
- Plant layout – Pallet transport can be configured around available floor space, equipment placement and existing plant infrastructure.
- Automation integration – Handling systems can integrate with production machines, curing equipment, robotic cubing and other automated processes.
- Pallet flow – Efficient movement and accumulation of production pallets helps maintain continuous operation between stages of production.
- Product consistency – Controlled handling helps move products through production and curing processes consistently.
- Future production needs – Equipment configurations can be planned around future automation, production increases and plant expansion.
Robotic Pallet Accumulator
TIGER Machine
The TIGER Robotic Pallet Accumulator is an automated pallet handling system designed to efficiently transport and accumulate production pallets between the wet side, curing system and dry side of a concrete products plant. Its flexible design supports high-volume concrete production while integrating with other automated equipment throughout the line.
Pallet Transporter System
TIGER Machine
The TIGER Pallet Transporter System provides customizable pallet movement for high-volume concrete block and paver production. The system can be configured around plant layout and production requirements while maintaining pallet flow between equipment and processes throughout the production line.
Rack Transfer System
TIGER Machine
The TIGER Rack Transfer System manages pallet movement using a first-in, first-out handling process designed to support consistent production flow and product quality. The system integrates pallet handling with the curing and production process for efficient movement through the plant.
Choosing Block & Paver Handling Equipment
The right handling system depends on how products and production pallets need to move throughout the entire manufacturing process. Production speed alone does not determine the best solution. Plant layout, curing configuration, pallet accumulation requirements, automation and downstream equipment all affect system design.
For plants using robotic cubers or other automated equipment, coordinated pallet transport can help maintain consistent product flow between production stages. Pathfinder evaluates these processes as part of the complete production system rather than treating handling equipment as an isolated component.
Whether integrating handling equipment into an existing plant or developing a new concrete production facility, Pathfinder can help configure a system around your equipment, production requirements and available space.
TIGER Block & Paver Handling Equipment
About TIGER Machine
TIGER Machine has now been developing and manufacturing innovative concrete production machinery to meet the needs of customers for over 70 years. TIGER supplies over 50% of machinery to the Japanese market for the production of concrete products such as concrete masonry units, concrete pavers, retaining wall and concrete architectural products. Since 1998, our partnership has also made TIGER equipment available in the US and Canadian markets.
CLIENT STORY
Application of Robotics in Material Handling Systems
Oldcastle Northfield | Shakopee, MN, U.S.
Featured Products: Robotic Pallet Accumulator – TIGER
Looking to improve their pallet accumulation efficiency, concrete masonry and hardscape products manufacturer Oldcastle Northfield turned to Pathfinder Systems and TIGER Machines for help.
