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How to Choose A Warehouse Sorting System Based on Throughput
The growth in business has forced retailers to continuously improve their logistics capabilities to meet the needs of omni-channel order fulfillment. Automated sorting systems are the lifeline of picking centers and provide the most efficient solution for goods transportation within warehouses. But with so many different sorting systems, how do you choose the most appropriate solution?
Sorting systems require sufficient accuracy and efficiency
Low throughput environment–6000 items/hour
The sweep arm sorter consists of multiple modular units installed above the conveyor. The swing of the sweep arm pushes items into the exits on the left and right sides of the conveyor belt.
Its advantage is that it can sort small products in large quantities and can configure a large number of chutes in a compact environment. Its efficiency has been tested in the postal parcel, e-commerce and pharmaceutical industries. However, the size also limits the sweep arm sorter. Due to the height limitation of the sorting module, large cartons and bins are not suitable for this sorting system.
Medium to high throughput environment–9000-24000 pieces/hour
Sliding shoe sorters use specially designed sliders to push individual items from the load-bearing surface to the conveyor. From large cartons to small plastic bags and mailers, it can handle a variety of product sizes and different packaging types.
Its single-sided sorting design can provide extremely high throughput, and it also has a high-density double-sided sorting design with chutes on both sides, which can significantly save space and improve layout flexibility, but has a certain speed and Product size restrictions
High throughput environment–27,000 items/hour
The turntable sorter uses a series of pallets installed on a continuously running ring conveyor line to send products into designated chutes through the tilt of the pallets and transport them to the target exit.
The continuous, flat load-bearing surface enables reliable handling of nearly all product and packaging types, from envelopes and plastic bags to large cartons.
The turntable sorter is one of the ideal solutions for e-commerce order fulfillment with high throughput and a wide range of product types. It can be configured with a large number of sorting outlets to achieve the highest sorting density of any automated sorting system, while being easy to scale and operating with low noise, providing an ideal working environment for warehouse employees.
With a series of belt conveyor systems perpendicular to the forward direction, the cross belt sorter can easily cope with turns, uphill and downhill in the sorting line, making it an effective solution for tight space layouts.
At the same time, Honeywell’s Dynamic Sorting Compensation (DDC) technology can effectively improve control accuracy, achieving up to 99.99% sorting accuracy.
Other influencing factors
Sorting center throughput is not the only factor to consider. When selecting a suitable sorting solution, you should also weigh the following:
Floor Space Constraints: Many operators are looking to be able to configure e-commerce-focused solutions within existing facilities, or even in back-end warehouses at retail stores. Some sorting technologies are designed to maximize sorting efficiency in compact spaces.
Maintenance and operating difficulty: Routine operations and maintenance can vary widely depending on the sorting technology and equipment supplier. Consider how your employees will operate the equipment and maintain the system.
Future expansion: If there is a possibility of business expansion in the future, this should be considered at the outset of the project. Technology selection and initial system design will limit the potential for future expansion of the facility in terms of speed and location transfer.
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