FEATURE SORTING & PICKING EQUIPMENT SCAN/SORT SOLUTION FOR PRODUCTION
Dematic has introduced the Modular Sort System for production and distribution applications. This solution is engineered to provide sorting performance to many applications: sort-to-pallet build, shipping doors, shipping containers or workstations. The system is said to bring a new dimension of productivity and optimisation to production and distribution operations. Built around pre-engineered and pre-
configured modules, the solution fits into new or existing buildings and is designed to efficiently support the carton, case and tote handling environment. Positive sortation assures that the correct container is directed to the correct location and in the correct sequence. Most commonly used for final
disposition in the shipping area, the sort sub-system can be configured for applications such as: routing-to-pick modules, value-added processing, quality assurance and packing stations. Typical shipping configurations include manual palletising (one or more pallets per divert lane), direct divert into a shipping container (gaylord) or connection to an extendable conveyor for fluid loading into a trailer. The Modular Sort System automates the scan and sort function. Dematic iQ software manages induction, gapping and sorting while providing real- time performance information. The pre- engineered layout includes accumulation
and gapping conveyor, scanner, software and a choice of diverters: right angle transfer, horizontal belt or steerable wheel. The layout is configured for the required number of divert points. Divert lanes are arranged to support
carton flow into a shipping container, manual palletising or fluid loading directly into a trailer. The conveyor portion of the Modular Sort System connects all of the divert points in the layout.
Dematic T: 01295 274 600
www.dematic.com/en-gb
SEMI-AUTOMATED SPIRAL SORTATION
STIHL has appointed Conveyor Systems (CSL) to streamline its manual order picking operation. STIHL required a semi- automated system to accommodate order picking and stock replenishment over two floors with a fully reversible capability and the ability to stop product between floors for consolidation. CSL was asked to deliver a turnkey
system with a ‘bolt-on approach’ for future integration to the new WMS that would include bar code reading. Due to the range of small items being
Positive sortation ensures that the correct container is directed to the correct location and in the correct sequence
handled all goods are transported in conventional totes. CSL utilised a space- efficient product that required no additional guarding or complex controls incorporating two spirals stacked on each other. They provide an infeed and outfeed from the first floor and deliver to either the ground or second floor using the same common conveyors. From the second floor totes are loaded onto a conveyor for transport to the first floor via the top spiral lowerator. Here a manual sort determines whether the tote requires removal for order consolidation or placing onto the next conveyor and spiral lowerator to be taken to ground level for a further manual sort. On completion of orders finished totes are presented to a conveyor to be transferred to the end of line packing operation. Stock replenishment operates in reverse.
www.conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk
VERTICAL BUFFER MODULE ACCELERATES SMALL PARTS PICKING Reducing the number of components
Kardex Remstar UK has launched the LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module onto the market as part of the new generation of its highly efficient storage and picking systems. Designed for handling single- part or small-volume orders, it provides fast and accurate access together with secure storage. It can speed up performance, enabling up to 500 order lines per picking station an hour and is useful for picking small parts from bins, cardboard boxes and trays in small and medium-sized warehouses. The unit design consists of a shelf system with automatic bin handling, picking stations and its own logistics software. The LR 35 uses its own replenishing
solution and each station can be fitted with several access openings in different designs. At the heart of each station is the turntable. Tilted at an angle of 20 degrees, it has been ergonomically designed to guarantee stress-free working. While the operator picks one order the
LR 35 prepares the next bin and places it on the rear shelf of the turntable.
S MARCH/APRIL 2017 | MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS 16 Once the picking process is complete the
turntable turns through 180 degrees and the next bin is ready for picking. This permanent access to goods keeps waiting times to a minimum and goods can be stored in standard mini-load systems compatible bins. Each load carrier can hold up to 35 kg; the LR 35 features lightweight design throughout. The unit consists of a shelf system with an aisle. Within the aisle a movable mast with a rotating gripper loads the picking stations.
Modern drive technology, highly efficient motors and optimally configured frequency converters help save energy
and using state-of-the-art technology not only guarantees scalability of the unit but saves a significant amount of energy. The LR 35 only consumes a third of the energy of a mini-load system, dispensing with the need for recovery energy systems. Modern drive technology, highly efficient motors and optimally configured frequency converters contribute to the energy-saving concept. In addition to the environmental benefits
the LR 35 slots seamlessly into existing processes and can be adapted to fit individual buildings, linking to existing conveyor technology with no extra effort. The conveyor connection can be fitted on the front, rear or end face of the unit. The LR 35 comes in different versions
designed to meet the evolving needs of companies, all based on the same components and technology.
Kardex Systems (UK) T: 0844 939 0800
www.kardex-remstar.co.uk
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