Materials handling manufacturer Sovex was recently invited to attend the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 conference and awards dinner at Sir Richard Branson's family home.
Sortation Conveyor Systems & Sortation Technology
Conveyor systems and sortation technology are essential components of modern logistics operations. They are used to move products efficiently and accurately throughout a facility, from receiving to shipping. Conveyor systems are used to transport products on a continuous belt or chain. Conveyor systems can be customized to meet the specific needs of a facility, and they can be used to handle a wide variety of products, including boxes, cartons, pallets, and even individual items. Sortation systems are used to separate products into different destinations and can be used to sort products by size, weight, destination, or any other criteria.
Vanderlande secures orders worth more than €200 million
May 06, 2015
Vanderlande has confirmed that it recently has secured orders of more than €200 million – which makes the total order intake €1 billion for the 2015 financial year – for its integrated solutions in the baggage handling and parcel and postal sectors.
Vanderlande acquires Dinamic
Apr 22, 2015
Vanderlande has announced its acquisition of Dinamic Industrial Business (Dinamic) as a key part of its ongoing strategy for profitable growth in Europe and the US.
Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the US
Apr 22, 2015
Swisslog has announced the completed acquisition of FORTE Industries, the warehouse automation system integrator located in Ohio, USA.
BITO’s new 53 litre container keeps quiet on conveyors
Feb 25, 2015
The new 53 litre capacity BITOBOX XLmotion plastic container's base features diagonal support ribbing. This ensures silent travelling on conveyors and also gives a high level of rigidity.
Crown 'picks' up Good Design Award for QuickPick Remote
Feb 18, 2015
Material handling company, Crown, recently gained its fourth award for the GPC 3000 order picker with QuickPick Remote by winning its 14th Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Innovative layer picking system in line for industry award
Jan 20, 2015
A new order picking system that allows over 1000 cases per hour to be picked has been named as a finalist in the Innovation category of this year's Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards.
Dematic acquires SDI Group Europe
Jan 20, 2015
Dematic Group has announced the acquisition of FSU Investments Limited.
Overhead conveyor powered by Bauer improves productivity for bottling plant
Jan 14, 2015
While forklifts are excellent tools for transporting heavy pallets from place to place, they can also pose a very real risk to employee safety and cause damage to stock; this is especially true in an extremely busy working environment.
Latest modular conveyor system offers simplified design and installation and near-silent operation
Jan 06, 2015
Bosch Rexroth has launched its latest conveyor system, VarioFlow Plus, in a bid to dramatically reduce production line specification and installation times for machine builders and end-users.
Conveyor Systems & Sortation Technology
A conveyor is a mechanised piece of handling equipment that moves materials from one location to another. There are many types of conveyor depending on the application and environment. Within a warehousing environment a Pallet Conveyor or a Mezzanine Floor Conveyor can be used to transport goods from one location to another. Within a postal environment a Belt Conveyor or Roller Conveyor can be used to move parcels and letters. Specialist Garment conveyors are used within the apparel industry and other types of conveyor include Gravity Roller Conveyors, Lineshaft Roller Conveyors, Modular Plastic Chain Conveyor and Stainless Steel Conveyor. A conveyor system can be used in overhead applications or mounted on the floor. They can be fixed to a specific location or can be mounted on wheels.
Conveyor Systems
A conveyor system is used for automatically transporting loads and materials from one location to another, usually in the same area or building. A conveyor system is used in many industries as a standard piece of mechanical handling equipment to move goods, products, raw goods, and other materials. A conveyor system is a method for moving packages, products, supplies, parts, and equipment for production, shipping, or relocation.
The different types of conveying systems include pneumatic, screw, belt, roller or a chain to transport objects. The construction of individual systems depends on the materials to be moved, which includes their weight, dimensions, and ability to be transported. They are extremely handy for businesses that deal with heavy goods, sharp items, raw materials, and mass-produced products.
Sortation Technology
A sortation system is an automatic process identify items on a conveyor system and then diverts to a particular destination within a warehouse.Sortation conveyor systems are used to direct products from one conveyor line to another, and are used in order fulfillment, warehousing, materials handling, and ecommerce industries.
Manual sortation relies on human workers to identify and divert items as required, whilst automated sortation leverages a variety of technologies, such as barcode scanners and other sensors, to accomplish this without any associated human intervention.
Automated parcel sorting can save a huge amount of time and costs. From infeed lines to sortation chutes, automated sortation can significantly reduce manpower and costs, improve label read rates, and product identification. The greater the scanning accuracy, the less reliance on manual intervention. Automatic sorter systems can be simply one or two diverts on a slow-moving line of conveyor, or an elabourate multi-faceted high-speed, double sided series of diverters that can process thousands of parcels per hour.
Here are some of the benefits of using conveyor systems and sortation technology:
- Increased throughput: Conveyor systems and sortation technology can help to increase throughput by moving products more quickly and efficiently through a facility.
- Improved accuracy: Conveyor systems and sortation technology can help to improve accuracy by ensuring that products are sorted correctly and delivered to the correct destination.
- Increased productivity: Conveyor systems and sortation technology can help to increase productivity by freeing up employees to focus on other tasks, such as picking and packing.
- Reduced labour costs: Conveyor systems and sortation technology can help to reduce labour costs by automating some of the material handling tasks.
There are a number of different types of conveyor systems and sortation technology available, so it is important to choose the right system for the specific needs of a facility. Some of the factors to consider when choosing a conveyor system or sortation system include the type of products being handled, the size of the facility, and the throughput requirements.
Conveyor systems and sortation technology are a valuable asset for any warehouse or distribution center. They can help to improve throughput, accuracy, productivity, and labour costs. If you are looking for a way to improve the efficiency of your material handling operations, then conveyor systems and sortation technology should be on your shortlist.
Here are some examples of how conveyor systems and sortation technology are used in different industries:
- E-commerce: Conveyor systems and sortation technology are used to sort and distribute products in e-commerce fulfillment centers. This helps to ensure that orders are shipped out quickly and accurately.
- Retail: Conveyor systems and sortation technology are used to move products around retail stores. This helps to improve the efficiency of the stocking and replenishment process.
- Manufacturing: Conveyor systems and sortation technology are used to move products around manufacturing facilities. This helps to improve the efficiency of the production process.
- Logistics: Conveyor systems and sortation technology are used to move products around logistics terminals. This helps to improve the efficiency of the shipping and receiving process.
