Pallet Mole®
For new two-way pallet shuttle inquiries, see DualAxis Pro®
The shuttle previously sold as the Pallet Mole is now sold worldwide as the DualAxis Pro. Same unit, same specs, same support — we’ve consolidated under one name. This page is maintained for existing Pallet Mole customers; new inquiries should visit the DualAxis Pro page.
Designed to fit your warehouse
The Spacemaker Pallet Mole combines state-of-the-art technology with practical design, delivering high-density automation for cold storage, food, and industrial facilities. It works with the equipment you already run — reach trucks, forklifts, AGVs, or cranes — and integrates flawlessly into diverse racking systems.
Hand-off logic works with reach trucks, forklifts, AGVs, and cranes. The Mole stays in the rack; your existing fleet delivers it between lanes — no replacement of material handling equipment required.
Advanced sensors and positioning logic ensure every pallet lands where it belongs. Storage and retrieval happen without errors, without manual correction.
Operates across the full cold-chain and ambient range, from deep freezers at -40°F (-40°C) to hot summer docks at 122°F (50°C). No dead zones.
40% rated duty cycle — 60 seconds on, 90 seconds off. Tuned for sustained performance across full shifts without thermal drift or power sag.
Built to perform
Every Pallet Mole is built in-house to Spacemaker’s engineering standards. Custom payload, lane depth, and temperature variants available on request.
Custom payload, lane depth, and temperature variants available. Full structural and electrical load documentation provided per project.
Talk to our team about how the Pallet Mole fits your project.
Get a consultationWhere Pallet Mole works
Installed across North American facilities — cold storage, food and beverage, manufacturing, and 3PL. Engineered to drop into existing 2-way shuttle racking, or designed into new high-density warehouse builds from the ground up.
Cold storage & refrigerated warehouses
Deep-lane frozen storage from -40°C. Replaces drive-in racking with recoverable, high-density automation for cold chain logistics operators.
Food & beverage distribution
Bulk inventory buffering for high-volume food manufacturers — dairy, beverage, protein, and packaged goods.
Mixed-fleet operations
Compatible with reach trucks, forklifts, AGVs, and cranes. The Mole stays inside the rack lane; your existing handler fleet manages inter-lane transport — no equipment replacement required.
Manufacturing & 3PL
High-throughput raw-material and finished-goods staging adjacent to production lines and dispatch.
Pallet Mole — project installation video
Advanced features, built in
Every Pallet Mole ships with a suite of operational modes designed to maximize uptime, recover fleet units, and squeeze every cubic foot out of your warehouse.
Pallet Count System
Easily tally pallets in storage lanes. Position the unit, select “Stock Count” on the RF controller, and receive an accurate count instantly.
Pallet Shuffle
Make the most of your storage space. When pallets are removed, Pallet Shuffle auto-shifts the remaining pallets forward, freeing up inbound-side space.
Manual Input
Direct the unit manually to any location or task. Full operator control when automation needs a human in the loop.
Auto Retrieve & Deposit
Automated pallet retrieval and deposit cycles, executed on command. The shuttle handles the full movement sequence independently, reducing operator intervention and increasing throughput.
Additional operational modes
- Unit Recovery Mode — If a unit gets stuck, dispatch a second recovery unit into the lane, no personnel needed to enter potentially hazardous areas.
- Single Deposit — Execute a single pallet deposit into a designated lane position.
- Single Retrieve — Retrieve a single pallet from a designated lane position.
- Auto Deposit — Continuous deposit cycle for high-volume inbound operations.
Part of the
Spacemaker stack
Pallet Mole integrates natively with the rest of our hardware and software — the shuttle, the network, and the WMS integration layer are all engineered by one team.
Which means you get one support contract, one roadmap, and one engineer to call when something needs to change.
Explore the software stackMulti Gateway Mesh®
Fleet networking across the whole facility. Reliable commands at range, with each shuttle relaying signal to maintain coverage through dense racking.
Spacemaker WMS integrations
REST and message-queue interfaces into major WMS platforms. FIFO, LIFO, Stock Count, and Pallet Shuffle map directly to WMS tasks.
Any 2-way pallet shuttle rack
Fits every rail profile we’ve tested — CHEP, EUR, GMA pallet standards. Drops into new builds or existing racking alike.
Reach trucks, AGVs, cranes
The shuttle is delivered to and from each lane by your existing handler fleet — no need to replace material handling equipment.
Common questions about the Pallet Mole
Is the Pallet Mole the same unit as the DualAxis Pro?
Yes. Same shuttle, same specs, same capabilities, same support. In the USA the unit is sold as the Pallet Mole; internationally, the same shuttle is sold as the DualAxis Pro. The distinction is branding and distribution region, not engineering.
What handler equipment does it work with?
The Pallet Mole handles pallet movement inside rack lanes; your existing fleet handles transport between lanes. Reach trucks, forklifts, AGVs, and cranes all work — sensors and controls are tuned for clean hand-off across handler types, and there is no need to replace material handling equipment.
How deep can a lane go?
Pallet Mole routinely runs lanes 30+ pallets deep. The practical limit is determined by battery runtime, rack tolerances, and cycle-time targets — we size each deployment to your throughput requirements.
What rack profiles are supported?
Any standard 2-way pallet shuttle rack. The unit fits every rail profile we have tested across CHEP, EUR, and GMA pallet standards. We review your rack drawings before quoting.
Can it run in my freezer?
Yes — rated to -40°F (-40°C) with freezer-grade components and full-speed travel in both directions (215 ft/min loaded and empty). No warm-up cycles required.
How does the fleet communicate?
Multi Gateway Mesh® — a proprietary UHF mesh radio network. Each shuttle acts as a signal repeater, relaying commands across the fleet through dense racking. UHF runs at a lower frequency than Wi-Fi, giving better range and more consistent coverage in steel-heavy environments.
How does integration with our WMS work?
Spacemaker provides native integrations with major WMS platforms via REST and message-queue interfaces. Inventory modes (FIFO, LIFO, Stock Count, Pallet Shuffle) map directly to WMS task types.
What’s the lead time?
Standard configurations typically run 12–16 weeks from signed order. Custom payload, temperature, or lane variants may extend that. We confirm timelines during consultation.
Let’s optimize your warehouse
From new builds to retrofits and drop-in replacements, our team is ready to help you specify the right system.
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