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Material Handling Information - Cross-Belt Sorter
   
Sortation Systems
Cross-Belt Sorter
The Cross-Belt Sorter is a high-speed automated sortation system for channeling and sorting individual small items. Available in both straight and loop configurations, the cross-belt sorter can process from 6,000 to 11,000 pieces per hour.
Product Type
  • Cross-belt sortation system.
Product Components
  • Feed section
    • Side feed.
    • Top feed.
    • Manual induction.
  • ID section
    • Bar code reader reads load information.
    • Assigns sorting chute.
    • Synchronizes with sorter unit.
  • Carrier unit.
  • Bi-directional sorting belts.
  • Linear induction motor drive.
  • Sorting chutes.
    • Cushioned roller.
    • Slide.
    • Multilevel.
Product Specifications
  • Maximum load size: 20 in. (0.50 m).
  • Maximum load weight: 24-33 lbs/ (11-15 kg).
  • Speed: 200-360 ft./min. (60-110 m/min.).
  • Maximum throughput: 6,000-11,000 pieces/hr..
Product Variations
  • Straight layout
    • Fewer load destinations.
    • Compact footprint.
    • Manual induction.
  • Loop layout
    • More load destinations.
    • Faster speed, greater throughput.
    • Automatic induction.
  • Number of chutes.
  • Number of induction stations.
Integration Options
Technology Overview
  • Features
    • Linear induction motor drive with very few moving parts.
    • Extremely quiet - less than 65 db.
    • Sorts a wide variety of small items.
    • Real-time reporting.
    • Bi-directional.
    • Compact footprint.
  • Benefits
    • High reliability.
    • Low maintenance.
    • Greater operator safety.
  • Advances over previous technology
    • No static buildup.
    • Positive sortation; intelligent carrier reports to control system after every sort.
    • Accurate load control.
Applications
  • Recommended applications by product type
    • Broken case picking.
    • Order consolidation.
    • Consolidation to pallet.
    • Mail sortation.
  • Application options
    • Left sided sort.
    • Right sided sort.
    • Bi-directional sort.
  • Replacement applications
    • Tilt tray sorter.
    • Put-to-light system.
    • Manual consolidation.
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