What specific failures are penalized when calculating the Pallet Quality Consistency Index (PQCI)?
Overhang, improper interlocking, and leaning stacks.
The Pallet Quality Consistency Index (PQCI) is a critical metric used to assess the actual quality output of a palletizing cell beyond simple throughput rate. It specifically penalizes structural errors in the finished load as detected by an automated stability scan. Failures such as product overhang extending beyond the pallet edges, cases not interlocking correctly within the pattern, and overall leaning or unstable stacks are factored into this index. Achieving a high PQCI, often 99.5% or greater with modern 6-axis robots, translates directly into fewer freight damage claims during transportation.

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