Automation Spotlight: Sortation Systems

Today we’re continuing our popular 10-part series on useful automation. You can view past automation spotlights on our website right here.

For Part 8 of our series, we’re featuring…

Sortation Systems

Function:

Sortation systems are designed to automate the sorting process of items, packages, or products within various industries, streamlining operations, and improving efficiency.
 

Applications:

• Warehousing and distribution centers
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Postal and parcel delivery services
• Airport baggage handling
• Retail and grocery industries

Types:

• Conveyor Sorters:
  • Sliding Shoe Sorters: Use sliding shoes to divert items.
  • Cross-Belt Sorters: Use small, individual belts to move items to their destination.
  • Tilt-Tray Sorters: Trays that tilt to discharge items into designated bins.

• Robotic Sorters:
  • Articulated Arm Robots: Used for picking and placing items.
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Navigate around warehouses to sort items.

• Light-Directed Sorters:
  • Use light signals to guide sorting tasks.

Advantages:

• Increased Efficiency: Speeds up the sorting process, reducing time and labor costs.
• Accuracy: Minimizes human error, ensuring precise sorting.
• Scalability: Easily scalable to handle varying volumes of items.
• Reduced Labor Costs: Less reliance on manual labor, leading to cost savings.
• Improved Throughput: Higher processing capacity to handle large volumes.

Adaptability:

• Flexibility: Can be configured to handle different types and sizes of items.
• Integration: Easily integrates with existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Customizable: Can be tailored to specific industry needs and operational requirements.
• Future-Proof: Designed to adapt to technological advancements and evolving business demands.

 
Considering integrating sortation systems into your workflow? Contact our engineers for a FREE consultation. 

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Laura Cadden
Arnold Packaging & Arnold Automation
Protecting Your Product and Your Profit