The invention relates to an automated cell (100) for handling containers in which rubber blocks are arranged. The cell includes: a frame that allows the fixed installation of the cell; an automatic centering system having a guiding means that allows precise positioning of a loaded container in a loading space (112) of the cell; a clamping system having a holding means that maintains the positioning of the loaded container in the loading space of the cell; and a locking system having a locking means that maintains the positioning of the container in the loading space of the cell.

A stacking device includes a rotary holder including a holder portion, the rotary holder being rotatable, and a stacking station including a support portion, the stacking station being operatively associated with the rotary holder.

A stacking device includes a rotary holder including a holder portion, the rotary holder being rotatable, and a stacking station including a support portion, the stacking station being operatively associated with the rotary holder.