High Speed Popup Wheel Sorter
 Sortation
systems can use several methods to divert product depending on process
requirements. In many applications pop up wheel sorters can be used
effectively.
High Speed Pop-Up Wheel Sorters often require automatic code readers.
These code readers (laser scanners) read bar codes and tie these codes
into automatic tracking through a programmable controller. The code
reader can also be interfaced with a customer's computer. Carton data
can be transmitted in ASCII format through a RS-232 port. The
programmable controller, using impulses from the incremental encoder,
tracks each product to its destination and actuates the high-speed wheel
diverter at the right time to accomplish the divert.
The sorter induct consists of a brake spacer belt or a brake meter belt,
depending on the carton size(s) and sortation rate requirements. The
brake spacer induction provides a defined "head to head" case separation
based on carton length and is adequate for handling consistent case
sizes or a mix of products with small variations in case length. The
brake meter belt induction (with the necessary controls) provides a
consistent gap between cartons and is commonly used for inducting
cartons with wider length ranges.
Sliding Shoe Sorter
A sliding shoe sorter is a high rate sortation machine. It is
designed to run at
speeds up to 600 fpm and sort cartons at peak rates in excess of 200
Cases Per Minute (CPM). Two configurations are available for single
or dual sided sorting. The sorter consists of a drive section,
intermediate sections with divert modules, infeed tail section and a
salve driven infeed belt
called a load belt.
Environmental conditions:
A sliding shoe sorter is designed to operate within the following
environmental parameters.
Temperature:
- Minimum: 40°F (4°C) ambient (limited by
mechanical components)
- Maximum: 104°F (40°C) ambient (limited by
electrical components)
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