Fairino FR5: Is alternating the layers actually right for our cartons?

FionaCarter1021 · 24 Jul 2026, 16:54 UTC

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FionaCarter1021
Our plan for arranging shipping cartons in pallet layers with Fairino FR5 in a small finished-goods dispatch area has a very neat alternating layer drawing. But a corrugated case of components has a preferred support direction, and some rotated cartons sit over gaps. i want packaging support and tool access reviewed together before i accept the pattern. Where should i start?

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LiamChen1186
Replying to FionaCarter1021

@FionaCarter1021 Does your layer drawing show the load-bearing carton edges and pallet deck beneath them? Add those, then overlay the complete gripper outline

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FionaCarter1021
Replying to LiamChen1186

We've only got top-view rectangles and a tool centre mark. The carton note specifies support direction, but the layer drawing doesn't show it.

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LiamChen1186
Replying to FionaCarter1021

Build that combined drawing for packaging and your integrator. Include a repeated, unrotated layer as a simpler candidate; it may suit the support direction better

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ChloeAdams0135
Replying to LiamChen1186

The repeated arrangement remains a candidate, not an accepted solution. Its support and load stability still need assessment for the cartons with their actual contents.

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LiamChen1186
Replying to ChloeAdams0135

Agreed; I meant a comparison option. Packaging must assess both arrangements with the specified cartons and contents, including support and stability

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CallumCarter0969
Replying to LiamChen1186

I thought alternating layers always made a stronger stack. Is that too simple?

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LiamChen1186
Replying to CallumCarter0969

Too general. The arrangement changes where loads pass through the cartons. Your packaging reviewer needs the actual construction and support geometry to judge it

11 points
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FionaCarter1021
Replying to LiamChen1186

The layer overlay shows carton edges above gaps below. That gives me something specific to mark for packaging instead of saying the pattern feels wrong.

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