Sortation Solutions
Sortation is the process of inducting and separating products to specific destination lanes with the purpose of arranging product for a more efficient means of distribution while increasing productivity. Sortation systems are often employed when high quantities of product need to flow to different destinations. Sortation systems are normally comprised of a specific type of sortation technology and often times many different pieces of associated conveyor equipment such as accumulation conveyor or print and apply applicators.
Sortation systems are often designed to meet the growing demand for smaller order sizes, increased shipping accuracy, or increasing shipment frequency while improving efficiency in your distribution operations. Sortation Systems are an ideal solution for separating products from in-feed conveyor lines to; shipping lanes, palletizing operations, packing stations & other sortation applications. These systems are versatile and can sort a wide range of product sizes and weights to multiple divert lanes.
With our years of experience with sortation systems, we have plethora of field tested designs to achieve a reliable solution.
Product Induction
Product sortation is one of the main constraints companies face in the process of getting their goods to market. Never before has accuracy and timeliness of order fulfillment been a higher concern than right now. Combine these factors with an ever increasing requirement to reduce resources and trim costs within the distribution channel, and one quickly understands the benefits and efficiencies that automated sortation systems deliver. There are many types of automated sortation systems that range widely in complexity and design. It is very important that one chooses the appropriate technology for his or her particular application.
Our Product Induction Services
Facility Layout Design
The overall design of the system is key to the success of the system. BMH uses the latest in 3D computer aided design tools to layout our systems. It is important that each system be laid out to show integration with other facility equipment and processes. The design process is the most important aspect of each project and is vital to the overall success of the project. BMH employs one of the most experienced sortation design team in the industry for this very reason.
Material Handling Installation
Next to the system design and the technology selection process, the actual installation of the system is the most important part of each project. BMH utilizes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to project management. We also utilize the best, most experienced installers in the industry that specialize in automated sortation installation.
Industrial Controls
Regardless the size and complexity of the sortation system, successful projects are defined by the design and implementation of their warehouse control systems (WCS). Bastian Controls utilizes the most advanced technology and specializes in both PLC and PC based systems. Our systems also have the ability to provide you real time alerts via email or cell phone on critical systemic or operational issues.
Engineering Study
Often times BMH utilizes 3D modeling and Engineering Studies to prove the validity of a proposed system. By analyzing your real data and incorporating our findings into the system design, we can better recommend the best overall solution for each individual application.
Our Product Induction Automation Technologies
Automated Order Routing (AOR)
Automated Order Routing (AOR) interfaces our automated conveyor systems controls to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other host systems to smartly route and sort products to designated zones. AOR can help provide maximum operational flexibility with features that include: priority routing, zone referencing, and divert Confirmation.
Automated Carton Singulation
Regardless the sortation technology used, it is vital that cartons enter the sorter in single file fashion and not in a side-by-side configuration. To achieve this, BMH utilizes a number of different technologies including ARB singulator's, speed changes, and case alignment conveyors.
Automated Gapping
In addition to ensuring all products enter the sorter in single file fashion, it is equally important that the products have the required gap between them. Without the proper gap between products, the sortation technology will not be able to effectively divert the products to their assigned divert lanes. BMH utilizes a number of different technologies to automatically achieve this. These technologies include; automated gapping conveyors, brake belt conveyors, and ARB gapping units.
Multiple Infeed Line Merge
Often times the sortation technology will receive products on conveyors coming from different areas of the facility. These conveyor lines must be merged together so that they can be inducted onto the sortation technology. BMH utilizes such technologies for this purpose as, belt and roller merges, sawtooth merges, and ARB switches to name just a few.
Our Product Induction Material Handling Equipment
Product Scanning
Identifying product is a must when it comes to sortation. The better one’s scanning equipment, the more reliable and accurate the sorting of their product will be. There are many different technologies which can be employed during product scanning operations. It’s very important that the proper technology is integrated with each application. BMH has a tremendous amount of experience integrating scanning technology into material handling systems.
Our Scanning Services
Facility Layout Design
The layout out of your specific facility is a primary consideration when selecting the proper scanning technology. It is vital that the key scanning areas be located and sized appropriately in order for you to maximize the benefits of your sortation system. Lighting is also an important element that must be considered during the design phase of your project. Product testing should be done during the design phase in order to properly specify the correct scanning equipment required for the application.
Material Handling Installation
Just as important as the selection of the appropriate technology is the proper installation of the scanning equipment. Scanning equipment is highly specialized and should be installed by Bastian's factory trained professionals. Bastian's experienced installation team will save you time and money over the course of your project.
Industrial Controls
Even the best scanning equipment is only as good as the controls programs that run them. BMH has years of experience programming high speed scanning systems.
Our Scanning Automation Technologies
RFID Scanning
RFID Scanning is considered by many to be the future of high speed product scanning. BMH has implemented several systems which implore this technology and is on the cutting edge of RFID integration.
Bar Code Scanning
Barcode scanning is one of the most common ways of identifying products. BMH has years of experience working with all forms of barcode scanners and camera systems. No matter the symbology or format, BMH can help find the appropriate scanning solution for your application.
In-Line Weighing
In-line product weighing can be a vital part of a sortation system as it can allow for products to be sorted based on criteria for shipping operations
In-Line Metal Detection
In-Line metal detection can also be accomplished during the sortation process.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Need to increasing productivity and efficiencies? Want a way to view real time data on your inventory levels, shipments, and worker utilization? Our WMS can help you achieve these items and more. Interested? Read on to find more information over our Warehouse Management System.
Our Scanning Material Handling Equipment
Product Sortation
Product sortation is a critical part to any automated conveyor system. BMH has over 50 years of experience with automated product sortation and has worked with nearly all forms of sortation technology. Whether it be a low speed, low complexity systems, or a high speed multi-divert automated conveyor system, BMH has the experience and engineering know-how to deliver the best solution possible.
Our Sortation Services
Facility Layout Design
Finding the proper automated sortation technology is critical to the success of each project. BMH utilizes the latest design software and has a very experienced group of design engineers to guide you through this process.
Material Handling Installation
Just with all sensitive equipment, the installation of sortation equipment is vital to the success of each project. It is very important that all pieces of the system align perfectly and are installed in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. BMH’s installation crews are factory certified and have years of industry experience.
Industrial Controls
Controls systems are the brains behind all automated systems. BMH has been automating sortation systems for over 50 years. Our library of experience has allowed us to develop standard code that can be applied to even the most custom of applications. Regardless of your application, chances are BMH has a similar past experience to draw upon.
Engineering Study
Designing the proper automated sortation technology is critical to the success of your sortation system. BMH can design your sortation system utilizing the latest design software. We are a very experienced group of design engineers who can guide you through your sortation system design phase.
Our Sortation Automation Technologies
Warehouse Control System (WCS)
Regardless the size and complexity of the sortation system, successful projects are defined by the design and implementation of their warehouse control systems (WCS). Bastian Controls utilizes the most advanced technology and specializes in both PLC and PC based systems. Our systems also have the ability to provide you real time alerts via email or cell phone on critical systemic or operational issues.
Automated Sortation Systems
Bastian Material Handling has a strong history of automating many types of sortation systems across various industries. Let us help you achieve new levels of automated sortation accuracy today!
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