Balance wheel sorter

Balance wheel sorter is a highly efficient automated sorting device that utilizes one or more rotating swing wheel mechanisms, combined with conveyors or slides, to achieve automatic sorting of items.

The Balance wheel sorter features a standardized modular design, allowing it to be deployed at any node of an intelligent conveyor system for item diversion and path sorting. There are two main forms of Balance wheel sorters: disc type and single electric roller. The disc type and single electric roller Balance wheel sorters provide a relatively flat conveying surface, ensuring a smoother and more efficient sorting process, making them particularly suitable for various packages, clothing, books, boxes, and certain soft packages and small items.

Working Principle: The working principle of the swing wheel sorter relies on several key technologies:

Recognition Technology: Identifies item types and destination information using technologies like barcodes and RFID.

Control System: Based on the recognition information, the control system directs the swing wheel to deliver items to the corresponding diverging ports or slides.

Drive Technology: Uses motor-driven swing wheels to achieve efficient and stable sorting actions.

Sensor Technology: Sensors detect item position and speed, ensuring accuracy and stability during the sorting process.

Application Scenarios: The Balance wheel sorter has been widely applied in multiple fields, including:

Express Logistics: In the express logistics industry, the Balance wheel sorter is extensively used for sorting and delivering express packages. By identifying barcodes or RFID tags on packages, the sorter can quickly and accurately direct them to the appropriate delivery stations or vehicles, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency.

Express Unloading and Rough Sorting: With a larger capacity for heavier packages, it sorts medium and small items that meet cross-belt requirements onto the upper cross-belt path while directing non-standard shapes, large items, and heavy items to manual or matrix sorting paths.

Internal Warehouse Scenarios in Food, Beverage, Apparel, etc.: In situations where sorted items are larger and heavier but have fewer sorting paths, the introduction of a swing wheel sorter can assist businesses in completing diversion or sorting faster, improving warehouse management and shipping efficiency.

The advantages of the Balance wheel sorter include:

1, Suitable for Heavy and Large Item Sorting: The swing wheel sorter can handle items weighing up to 60-80 kg, with a maximum package size of 1200×1000×800 mm.

2, Flexible Configuration and Compact Footprint: Unlike integrated sorting devices such as cross-belt and sliding block systems, the Balance wheel sorter consists of independent cuboidal units, each occupying less than 1 cubic meter (customizable).

3, Gentle Sorting and Reduced Damage: The swing wheel sorter connects with belt conveyors, providing high stability during sorting, gentle movements, and protective covers that minimize gaps to prevent jams and avoid damaging goods.

Independent Modules and Low Failure Rate: Featuring a modular design, each swing wheel is an independent module with an extremely low failure rate. Even if a fault occurs, the module can be repaired or replaced within 10 minutes.

4, Long Service Life and High Cost-Effectiveness: With a simple structure, enhanced wear resistance from upgraded components, reduced maintenance needs, low initial costs, and low operational noise, the swing wheel sorter offers excellent durability and cost performance.