Sorters

Companies are facing a growing demand for increased shipping frequency of smaller order sizes and piece counts combined with greater attention to order accuracy. Sortation systems of all types are being implemented to address these requirements while improving the overall efficiency of distribution operations. Sortation systems are highly versatile and can sort a wide range of product sizes, shapes and weights into multiple divert lanes for packing and shipping.

SI Systems integrates Interroll and Automotion sortation equipment as part of the overall conveyance sub-system into your complete order fulfillment systems solution. This sortation equipment is offered in the following nine (9) configurations to route and/or sort order cartons/totes throughout the fulfillment processes.

 1.   Crossbelt Sorter

SI Systems is a “Select Integrator” for Interroll’s Crossbelt sorters. SI Systems Crossbelt SorterSI Systems Crossbelt Sorter

Interroll’s Crossbelt sorters provide the highest reliability and availability of over 99.9 percent. The high level of availability is due to the unique, patented carrier design that eliminates the need for any electrical drives, sliding contacts or control elements. The robust mechanical carrier design utilizes a positive sensor and compressed air to activate the fail safe product discharge.

 SI Systems Trap Arm Sorter 2.  Trap Arm Sorter

  • Ideal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a medium rate requirement.
  • Rates up to 20 cartons per minute when used
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 75 lbs.
  • Diverts at an angle of 90°.
  • Air-operated arm can be controlled manually or remotely

3.  AutoSort 02: Pusher Sorter

  • AutoSort: Pusher Sorter Ideal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a medium rate requirement and where
    linear space is limited.
  • Rates up to 40 cartons per minute.
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 75 lbs.
  • Diverts 90° onto a parallel or perpendicular takeaway.
  • Air-operated arm can be controlled manually or remotely.

4.  AutoSort 03: Bow Arm Sorter

  • AutoSort: Bow Arm SorterIdeal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a medium rate requirement and where product orientation needs to be preserved.
  • Rates up to 30 cartons per minute.
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 75 lbs.
  • Diverts at an angle of 45° and product maintains orientation.
  • Air-operated arm can be controlled manually or remotely.

5. AutoSort 04: Flat Face Sorter

  • AutoSort: Flat Face SorterIdeal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a high rate requirement.
  • Rates up to 60 cartons per minute.
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 75 lbs.
  • Gentle controlled sweeping action diverts conveyable items at a 45° angle.
  • Air-operated arm can be controlled manually or remotely.

6. AutoSort 05: Pop-Up Wheel Sorter

  • AutoSort 05: Pop-Up Wheel SorterIdeal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a high rate requirement and numerous divert locations are required.
  • Rates up to 90 cartons per minute.
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 75 lbs.
  • (3) Rows of wheels lift the product onto a 45° takeaway.
  • Modular construction allows for unlimited sorter lengths and countless divert configurations.

7. AutoSort 07: Line Sort Sorter

  • AutoSort 03: Bow Arm SorterIdeal for shipping, receiving, and/or zone routing operations with a medium rate requirement. Or when diverse live roller applications are needed in a small area.
  • Rates up to 60 cartons per minute.*
  • Handles a wide variety of conveyable items up 100 lbs.
  • Diverts at an angle of 30°.
  • Reduces costs without sacrificing performance, due to a power sharing design.
  • Available in various configurations.

8. AutoSort 12 – 13: Sliding Shoe Sorters

  • AutoSort 12 – 13: Sliding Shoe SortersIdeal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a high rate, high volume requirement.
  • Rates up to 250 cartons per minute.
  • Advanced tracking system communicates the timing and amount of shoes needed to accurately divert product.
  • Available in single or dual-sided configurations.
  • AutoSort 13 features a shoe design of extruded aluminum and sound insulation.

9. AutoSort 16 – 17: Multi-Belt Sorters

  • AutoSort 16 – 17: Multi-Belt SortersIdeal for shipping and/or receiving operations with a high rate, high volume requirement.
  • Rates up to 100 cartons per minute.
  • A surface of multiple individual tensioned belts transport product.
  • Quiet operation.
  • Pop-up wheels can be angled at 30° or 90 °.
  • Modular design.

Controls

All sorter types are controlled by SI’s Sortation Director which is one of SI’s Order Routing SINTHESIS™ software modules. SI’s Sortation Director Interfaces with the sortation controls to route orders to only the required processes.

Features and Benefits

  • Sortation equipment available to handle a wide range of products.
  • Sortation equipment available to handle a wide range of throughput requirements to minimize cost.
  • Multiple divert angles.
  • 24/7/365 Customer Service Support.
  • Offsite support / remote diagnostics via secured VPN connection.