There are many ways to sort items as they move through the warehouse. Sortation solutions range from basic manual pushers and diverters to sophisticated high-speed sorters that can handle as many as 450 items per minute. The right sortation solution depends on the items being moved, and the urgency required. Wave sorters are flexible solutions used for parcels, books, and envelope-sealed items. A roller-swivelling system enables rapid sorting of large and small articles. Bomb-bay sorters drop their contents flat at the desired sort location through a false bottom in the tray, into a box/tote or chute. Cross-belts trigger a conveyor within the tray to fire the item off down a chute.
This article was first published in the March 15th 2022 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
One firm that can provide a wide range of conveyors and sortation solutions is LAC Conveyors & Automation. The company has recently joined the ABB Value Provider programme. As a Value Provider, LAC will boast knowledge on ABB products, tools, and processes, thus becoming better suited to give advice on their system installations. LAC will have access to extra resources, including the latest products updates and service notes.
Interroll achieved significant growth in the financial year 2021: sales increased to £520.9 million (+20.6% year-on-year, +21.0% in local currencies). Order intake climbed significantly to £641.8 million (+43.9% year-on-year, +44.2% in local currencies). The result is expected to show a substantial increase compared to the previous year.
The Leuze BCL 200i, the latest addition to the BCL series of stationary bar code readers, is ideal for container and tray identification and is especially suited to conveyor systems with limited installation space. The BCL 200i is a 1D bar code reader with integrated industrial interfaces and simple PROFINET configuration. The compact design makes it particularly suitable for applications with limited installation space such as on or between conveyor lines.
Material handling, automation and maintenance specialist AMH Material Handling has announced that it has joined the Rolling On Interroll (ROI) programme of the worldwide Interroll Group. Designed for selected Interroll customers, the ROI programme seeks to create a climate where best practices can be shared. Inclusion in the global ROI programme provides AMH Material Handling with added strength and reach that would be hard to achieve as a single entity.
With so many options to choose from, warehouses should not have to look far to find the right sortation solution to suit their needs.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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