Pad Placer

Chunlai pad placer is a compact, standalone device designed to automatically or semi-automatically place absorbent pads into trays, containers, or packaging bases without being integrated into a conveyor-based production line. It is ideal for operations where trays are loaded manually or where space and budget constraints do not require a full inline system.

What It Does

Picks absorbent pads (meat pads, moisture pads) from a stack

Places one pad into a tray or container

Operates independently (no conveyor needed)

Supports manual or semi-automatic workflows

⚙️ How It Works

Pad Loading

Pads are stacked in a magazine or holder

Pick Mechanism

Uses vacuum suction cups or mechanical fingers to pick one pad at a time

Placement

Operator positions the tray under the placer

Machine drops the pad into the tray accurately

Cycle Repeat

Triggered by foot pedal, button, or sensor

Machine Types

1. Manual / Semi-Auto Pad Placer

Operator places tray manually

Foot pedal or push button operation

Output: ~300–800 trays/hour

2. Standalone Automatic Pad Placer

Automatic pad pick & drop

Still requires manual tray positioning

Compact and faster than manual

Applications

Fresh meat trays (chicken, beef, fish)

Seafood packaging

Fruit or produce trays with moisture control

Ready meal trays needing absorbent base

Key Features

No conveyor required → saves space and cost

Compact floor-standing design

Accurate single-pad placement (no double pick)

Adjustable for different pad sizes

Easy to operate and maintain

Stainless steel structure for hygiene

Typical Specs

Feature   Typical Range

Pad size Custom (e.g., 90×130 mm, 120×180 mm)

Capacity300–800 trays/hour

Control Button / foot switch

Power110V / 220V

Air May require small air supply (for vacuum)

MaterialSS304

✅ Advantages

Low investment cost compared to inline systems

Ideal for small to medium production

Easy to move and install

Best For

Small food processing plants

Butcher shops and fresh meat packers

Pilot production lines

Operations without full automation

If you want, I can:

Recommend a fully automatic pad placer with conveyor

Help you choose between vacuum vs mechanical pad pick systems

Or design a complete tray packing line including pad placing and sealing