Sorting System

PARCEL SORTING LINE - PRODUCT SORTING - SORTING SYSTEM

A product sorting system is an automated solution that allows for the quick, accurate, and efficient sorting of goods. With the support of advanced technology, the system optimizes production processes, minimizes errors, and saves operating time for businesses.

The development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has had a profound impact on various industries, including logistics. Logistics activities primarily involve storage, delivery, transportation, warehousing, goods circulation, customs clearance, etc., with the ultimate goal of delivering goods to customers in the most optimal way.

Currently, most businesses involved in the logistics supply chain have not yet made significant breakthroughs in investing in and equipping themselves with technology to increase competitiveness. If they invest wisely and equip themselves with appropriate technology to improve logistics services, businesses will save costs, enhance service quality, and achieve higher operational efficiency.

What is a Product Sorting System?

A product sorting system is a material handling solution designed to classify products based on specific customer requirements, including weight, size, color, and barcode information (production batch, production date, model, order date, and delivery location). The system automatically sorts goods in the warehouse according to established criteria, assigns appropriate storage locations, and manages information scientifically and intelligently.

Package sorting and distribution lines play a crucial role in the logistics supply chain, creating breakthroughs and differentiation in the services offered by businesses. Applying Intech Robotics' conveyor belt sorting and distribution system to your logistics service chain will create breakthroughs and differentiation for your services.

Advantages of the parcel or product sorting and handling line system:

ast sorting and handling speed of up to 25,000 products/hour;
High accuracy, very low error rate in sorting at 0.01%;
Increases efficiency in distribution and handling centers by 80%;
Reduces sorting labor by up to 70%, increasing sorting capacity and thus reducing production costs;
Reduces the rate of damaged, broken, and dented goods, thereby improving service;
Complete product data management on software and easy storage on the server;
Flexible integrated input design, automatic barcode checking system, high-precision weighing;
Easy modification and upgrading of capacity via modules;

Intech Robotics is one of Vietnam's leading technology companies specializing in the design and implementation of parcel sorting conveyor systems based on Crossbelt Sorter, Wave Sorter, and Pop-up technologies. These systems utilize IoT connectivity for remote operation, inspection, monitoring, and data management.

Data is automatically stored on servers in real time, allowing for automatic analysis and comparison to generate alerts about cargo status and develop appropriate strategies for the company's logistics operations.

Thanks to the implementation of parcel sorting conveyor systems, logistics businesses have maximized the sorting process based on shape, height, color, and weight, improving service quality and supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing competitiveness in the context of the 4.0 revolution.

Structure and Operating Principle

Basic Structure

A typical product sorting system includes the following main components:

Conveyor system: Used to transport products from the production area to the sorting area. The conveyor plays a crucial role in the entire system, ensuring that products are delivered to the sorting areas accurately and consistently.
Sensors: Sensors play a vital role in identifying and analyzing product characteristics based on size, color, weight, and barcode.
Motor and controller: The motor controls the movement of the conveyor module and the sorting units, processing signals from the sensors and making decisions about how to sort the products.
Sorting unit: Includes sorting pins, control valves, or auxiliary conveyors, used to sort products into different areas based on predefined parameters.

Operating Principle

The sorting system operates on the principle of automation from the production line to the sorting stage. As products move on the conveyor belt, sensors identify characteristics such as size, weight, color, or barcode. Based on the information collected from the sensors, the controller makes a decision to sort the products into the correct pre-programmed area. This process is continuous and fast, optimizing production efficiency.

The operating principle for product sorting in a sorting system typically involves the following steps:

Step 1 - Receiving products via conveyor belt from the production area and moving them to the sorting points.

Step 2 - Identifying products through sensor technology. The sensors collect information about the product, including size, color, weight, or barcode.

Step 3 - Processing the information from the sensor signals and sending it to the controller. The controller will analyze the data to determine the product type and decide on the sorting method.

Step 4 - Sorting products into a specific category: sorting gates and valves will open, or a secondary conveyor will direct the product to the corresponding destination area. Conversely, if the product does not match the sorting criteria, it will continue to move to another area.

Step 4 - Storing and managing data during operation.

Through the above steps, the system can automatically and quickly sort products efficiently, ensuring accurate and time-saving inventory management.

Common Types of Product Sorting Systems

In manufacturing and transportation industries, product sorting systems are becoming increasingly diverse and specialized, tailored to the specific needs of each sector. Below are some common types of product sorting systems currently in use:

1. Weight-Based Sorting Line

Weight-based sorting lines use weight sensors to determine which products of different weights should be sorted into different areas based on their weight. This method is very useful in industries such as food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, where products are sorted based on weight.

2. Height-Based Sorting Line

Height-based sorting uses height sensor technology or measurement systems to differentiate products of varying heights. This system is very useful in packaging, electronics transportation, or for products with unusual shapes.

3. Color Sorting Line

Color sorting systems use optical sensors or cameras to identify the color of products. Products with similar colors are sorted into the same group, while products with different colors are moved to different sorting areas. This method is very common in industries such as food, textiles, and other fields that require color-based product sorting.

4. Barcode Sorting Line

Barcode sorting lines use sensors to scan barcodes or QR codes attached to products to identify the product type. Each barcode contains information about the product, helping the sorting system identify and move the product to the correct area. This method increases speed and accuracy in the sorting process and is very common in the retail and shipping industries.

5. Size Sorting Line

Size-based product sorting systems use sensors to measure the length, width, or height of products, determining their size and classifying them into different areas. This method is very suitable for industries that need to sort products of various sizes, such as household goods manufacturing, electronic components, or industrial products.

Intech has researched and developed high-precision product sorting and counting systems with a capacity of up to 25,000 products per hour, high accuracy, and a very low error rate of less than 0.01%. The system can operate continuously at high speed.

Sorting systems, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and Smart Warehouses are all part of Smart Factory and are widely used in courier companies (CEP) and e-commerce companies.