Beumer Group launches new class of line sorter

The increased handling capabilities are achieved by replacing the traditional sliding-shoe discharge mechanism used on conventional line sorters with active slat-belts. The introduction of active slat-belt technology allows the new BG Line Sorter to overcome the limitations in the handling capability of traditional line sorters.

These limitations are caused by the sliding-shoe discharge mechanism which does not efficiently discharge items which are not a standard shape. This limitation means that, whilst line sorters are used extensively to handle boxes, cartons or totes, they are not efficient for handling bagged, fragile, high-friction or thin items such as small polybags.

In contrast, the rolling discharge mechanism of the slat-belts handles standard and non-standard items on the same belt and with the same high level of efficiency. The BG Line Sorter therefore extends the handling mix to include standard and non-standard items.

Active slat-belt technology

Although active slat-belt technology is a new concept in line sorting, it has been proven extensively in high-speed loop sorters. The slat-belts discharge items by rolling them off the belt into chutes located on either side of the line. The belts are manufactured in a high-friction material to ensure precise positioning of each item.

A single slat-belt can accept an item which weighs up to 25kg. As items can be inducted onto one or more slat-belts, the sorter can handle items with a maximum weight of 50kg each.

The BG Line Sorter uses standard modules to simplify installation.

The pre-assembled modules are designed to allow installation to be achieved using a minimum number of connection points.

Stephan Heessels, director, logistic systems division, Beumer Group says: “The launch of the BG Line Sorter introduces a radical new approach to line sorting. The active slat-belt technology enables the sorter to achieve a capacity of 1,500 to 10,000 items per hour in a compact and flexible footprint. It will also enable logistics companies to increase efficiency by handling an extended mix of items on a single belt.”

Key Facts:

• Alternative to traditional shoe-sorters
• Sliding-shoe discharge mechanism replaced by slat-belt technology
• Extends the mix of items that can be sorted in a compact line-sorter footprint
• Precision handling of fragile items, small polybags, sacks, cartons and totes
• Plug-and-play installation
• Light maintenance requirement

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