Lowering The Threshold To Make Automated Sorting Easier

As e-commerce and logistics industries are booming, automated sorting technology has become a focus of attention. However, with the widespread use of automated sorting, express sorting has also encountered a series of severe challenges such as complex package handling.

Industry Pain Points

• Packages come in a variety of sizes and shapes

• Efficient sorting and accurate identification

• Stable operation in complex sites

• Balance between cost and benefit

The emergence of the Tilt-tray sorter has solved the above pain points very well. It is a lightweight sorting equipment with relatively high input-output ratio. The equipment is mainly composed of a pallet, a flip device, an identification and conveying system, etc.

Challenge 1: Packages come in various shapes and sizes

As the volume of packages continues to rise, the sizes and shapes of packages are becoming more and more diverse. Packages such as thrown and light items are light in weight and easy to float, which can easily cause jamming and sorting failure. Special-shaped items such as cylindrical and triangular items are also difficult to handle because of their irregular shapes and fewer contact points with the trolley pallet. These are the major challenges currently facing sorting, and the requirements for equipment are quite high.

Solution

Special-shaped pallets

Two protrusions are added to the bottom of the special-shaped pallet to enhance friction and prevent rolling, which can better sort special-shaped and light items.

Baffles and grid curtains

Fixed baffles are used on both sides of the grid and are equipped with anti-falling grid curtains, which allows packages to fall smoothly at a trolley speed of up to 1.5m/s;

The grid width of 0.75/1m can accommodate packages of most sizes.

Challenge 2: Efficient sorting and accurate identification

Sorting efficiency is an important performance indicator of the automated sorting system. However, fast-moving packages are often difficult to accurately identify and locate, resulting in an increased sorting error rate.

Solution

Real-time monitoring and optimization of the sorting process through intelligent algorithms and control systems to improve sorting efficiency and accuracy;

Fast image recognition, high-definition dynamic cameras can automatically collect barcode information and quickly upload it to the data management system.

Challenge 3: Stable operation in complex sites

Automated sorting equipment often operates in various site conditions, including irregular site shapes and limited space. Such factors may have a negative impact on the performance of the equipment and the stability of the system, thereby interfering with the accuracy and efficiency of automated sorting.

Solution

The Tilt-tray sorter supports customized design of overall solutions, saving site space, making site utilization more flexible and sorting more efficient;

During production, strict quality control measures are implemented to ensure that each device is fully tested and inspected before leaving the factory. Therefore, the equipment has a low dependence on the environment during operation, and will not frequently fail, shut down or restart, and can continue to work smoothly.

Challenge 4: Balance between cost and benefit

Introducing an automated sorting system is a considerable investment, covering hardware equipment, software maintenance and other aspects. How to reduce costs while ensuring system performance and achieve a balance between cost and benefit is an urgent problem to be solved in the field of automated sorting.

Solution

Through modular design, the automated sorting system is divided into multiple independent functional modules to achieve reusable and rapid replacement of modules, reducing the maintenance cost of the overall system;

Provide detailed maintenance and maintenance guidance to help customers regularly inspect and maintain the equipment. Reasonable maintenance and repair methods can prevent potential failures and thus extend the service life of the equipment.

In the field of express logistics, automated sorting is developing rapidly, but the challenges that come with it, such as complex package handling, should not be underestimated. Choosing a Tilt-tray sorter is equivalent to choosing to take fewer detours, which can quickly improve the efficiency and flexibility of sorting.

While continuing to innovate in technology, gosunm helps automated sorting technology better serve the development of the express logistics industry, leading the entire industry towards a more intelligent and efficient direction.