The shoe sorter has one of the highest throwput in the market (up to 18000 items/hour) for overall operations. From a distribution center to production plants, this system can be adapted to any kind of process for obtaining maximum benefits.
How does shoe sorter works?
This sorter Works as a sub-system because it is always connected to an induction conveyor. It is in this section where camera or bar code reader is placed in order to identify the product before entering to the sortation area.
Its drive method may vary according to its physical features, the most common are:
- Solenoid valves to bring the item out by means of an air-driven piston.
- By means of servos if higher sortation flow and top output accuracy is required.
What kind of products can sort?
The shoe sorter is selected according to the kind of products to be sorted, from small and light items to boxes of considerable dimension and weight . Regular boxes and packages are the best.
The system will automatically measure the boxes’ length for determining how many diverters will be used to transport products to output areas. These areas can be motorized, angled, with rollers, etc.; this will be determined based on the rate and product physical features.
In this high-speed system, outputs are wider so accumulation and saturation are avoided.
How the shoe sorter software works?
The equipment is driven by a driveline that pulls strips in which diverters slide up, these are also called shoes and are diverted through software with WMS o ERP interface.
The standard software works smartly by managing all operative variables and when the line has reached the maximum accumulation level, the product recirculates.
It also generates the necessary reports, confirms when products precisely pass through output and this helps to inventory control, confirmation of orders and confirmation of products at the end of production lines. it is important to have an easy configuration so the system’s startup can be transparent. In addition, it is supervised by an auto diagnosis system that allows to easily identifying any operative issues.
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