Product Sortation
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sortation for warehouses
Sortation and the routing of products is a crucial element for most warehouses and eCommerce fulfilment centres. Whether this is a simple routing change or high-speed sortation prior to despatch, there is a solution to suit all applications.
Utilising various triggers such as carrier labels, barcodes, RFID, LPN, etc., running alongside a WMS system, making intelligent decisions to control the hardware.
Sortation Equipment
Types of sortation equipment:
- Switch sorters
- Right-angled transfer (belt transfers)
- Itoh Denki F-RAT
- Crossbelt sorters
- Flow Sort
- Modsort
- Intralox DARB
Improving throughput
Automating sortation not only improves throughput speeds but also significantly improves accuracy over human interactions. Sortation solutions can be part of a larger automation project or as an end-of-line add-on.
For more information or to see how CSL can automate your fulfilment centre or warehouse, whether a simple two-way switch or a 40-destination crossbelt sorter, why not organise a quick consultation with one of our application experts?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a LPN
LPN stands for License Plate Number in the context of logistics, warehousing, and automation. It is a unique identifier assigned to a pallet, tote, or package that allows for accurate tracking throughout the supply chain.
What does RFID mean
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology used for wireless identification and tracking of objects using radio waves. It consists of three main components:
- RFID Tags – Small electronic devices attached to items, containing a microchip and an antenna. These can be passive (no battery, powered by the reader’s signal) or active (battery-powered).
- RFID Readers – Devices that send and receive radio signals to read the information stored in the RFID tags.
- RFID Software/System – Manages and processes the collected data, integrating with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
How RFID Works in Warehousing & Automation:
- RFID tags are attached to pallets, cartons, or individual products
- As items move through a conveyor system or warehouse, RFID readers scan them automatically
- The system updates inventory, tracks movement, and ensures accurate order fulfillment without manual barcode scanning
What products will work on a highspeed sorter
Our systems are versatile, handling products such as Jiffy bags, polybags, parcels, and more, weighing from 45g up to 80kg.
What are the benefits of sorting in a warehouse?
Automated sortation can bring about many benefits, such as increased sortation speeds, customised routing, enhanced precision and improved workforce efficiency. By implementing warehouse sortation technologies like ARB sorters and AMRs, your business can remain competitive in our ever-advancing world.
How do I know which sortation method is best for my business?
Choosing the best sortation method for your business depends on several key factors, including your throughput requirements, product characteristics, space constraints, and budget.
Key things to consider are:
- Throughput & Speed Requirements
- Product Characteristics
- Space Constraints
- Budget Considerations
- Integration with Existing Systems
- Industry-Specific Considerations
More Infomation
Automated Sortation Conveyor Systems
Logistics and warehouse management demands high efficiency and a seamless flow of operations. Automated sortation systems can significantly improve the operational performance and help your business grow.
Automated sortation can ensure goods are accurately identified, sorted and dispatched quickly within a warehouse or distribution centre. They can easily manage high throughputs for a variety of package types including totes, polybags, cartons etc.
Benefits of sortation automation:
- Increased throughput: Handle up to 20,000 products per hour, enhancing operational productivity significantly
- Flexibility: Cater to a wide range of products, from 45g Jiffy bags to 80kg parcels
- Space optimisation: Utilise both vertical and horizontal space, ensuring maximum efficiency
- Enhanced accuracy: Implementing barcode readers and check weighers guarantees product integrity
- Versatile offloading: Options ranging from chutes to belt conveyors for diverse requirements
- Streamlined integration: From manual to fully automatic feeds, seamlessly integrate with existing operations
Interroll high-speed cross belt sorters
- To handle picked product orders in line with demand, a high-speed sortation system is required. Interroll’s crossbelt sorter is a particularly efficient and robust solution.
At the heart of the system is a patented, efficient mechanical paddle function. This provides a smooth operation for each carrier module. The Interroll crossbelt sorter is more economical than its more complicated rivals. The design delivers a reliable bi-directional cross-transfer for accurate discharge of goods to a defined destination.
Specifications
- 2,000 (or less) to more than 20,000 sorts per hour (depending on item size and sorter configuration)
- For unit loads up to 35 kg and size up to 1,200 x 800 mm
- Suitable for particularly small items and sensitive goods
- For products of different shapes, sizes, weights and materials (mixed)
- Low maintenance
- Energy efficient
- Quiet operation, less than 68 dB
- Vertical and horizontal configurations
- Integrates with your WMS/SCADA systems for seamless automated decision-making
Intralox activated roller technology
The Intralox ARB (Activated Roller Belt) is compact and has the capability to divert single or batches of product in a short footprint. This versatile modular technology can handle a range of products. This includes small items such as DVD’s, books, mail and polybags up to larger cartons, tote bins, etc.
Specifications
- Divert direction: 30º/90º
- Speeds: Up to 75 m/min
- Products per Hour: 12,000
- Product size: 25cm up to 90cm
- Product weight: 0.45kg up to 45kg
All of our systems function with a WMS (bespoke or out of the box) and are controlled via our WCS controls suite for seamless integration.
Diverter and sortation – F-RAT
The F-RAT NX is a multidirectional 90° diverter module, used for routing, merging and sorting applications. Its unique flat transfer sequence ensures the smooth and quick diverting of even the most fragile products. With its compact cassette format, the F-RAT NX has a reduced footprint and can be easily fitted into both new or repurposed conveyor lines. Entirely powered by 24VDC brushless motors, it provides high safety standard, easy installation and low maintenance.
Specifications
- Divert direction: 90º
- Products per Hour: 2,250
- Suitable for particularly small items and sensitive goods
- Product size: From envelopes to large boxes
- Product weight: Up to 50kg
- Multi-directional flat transfer
- Energy efficient
- Quiet operation
- Low maintenance
- Integrates with your WMS/SCADA systems for seamless automated decision-making
Incorporating Sortation into Your System
Integrating a sortation system is more than an upgrade. It’s a strategic move towards streamlining operations. We offer solutions that reduce labour, a crucial benefit, especially during periods of staff shortages. By minimising manual handling, we not only enhance the pace of operations but also significantly reduce the risk of human error.
Our systems champion energy efficiency and are low maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime. The quiet operation of our systems, registering below 68 dB, ensures a non-disruptive environment. The systems integrate with existing infrastructures, such as WMS/SCADA software. This ensures that the transition is smooth and boosts the synergy of your operations.
