‘With the rising volumes of smaller items, changing packages and ongoing need for short delivery times, we see that having an automatic solution for the sortation of smalls is no longer a wish, but a must-have for our customers,’ says Frank Engelen, Product Manager at VanRiet. VanRiet has responded to this development by launching the HC Smalls Sorter, a new sorting solution specially designed for small, light packages of at least 100 x 50 x 0.5 millimeters and 50 grams.
The HC Smalls Sorter’s special feature is its narrow-profile infeed belt, which transfers small packages smoothly to the sorting deck. The advanced design of the sliding shoes combined with rounded slats prevents thin packages from getting caught under the conveying elements, and the overflow conveyor belt can process the entire range of packages.
The technology used in the new system is based on VanRiet's showpiece, the HC Sorter. As a result, it is robust and also features the patented fully closed deck. This prevents dirt and cardboard pieces from getting stuck in the system. It also contributes to low noise levels and safe working conditions for distribution staff. The HC Smalls Sorter achieves its high throughput thanks to its maximum speed of 2.0 m/s.
Due to the new switching system, it is possible to place outfeeds every 650 or 900 mm along the main conveyor line. With these short outfeed pitches less floor space is needed. Its modular design allows for easy customer-specific configuration of the standard components. Moreover, the sorting system can be extended and synchronized with other shoe sorters.
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Started as a family owned business over 70 years ago, the VanRiet Group is now part of the global MHS family and remains all about the design, integration, installation and maintenance of industry leading transport and sorting solutions for our customers’ logistic challenges. The headquarters of VanRiet in the centre of The Netherlands will continue doing what they do best as 'MHS Houten' from today onwards, with a portfolio of over 2.000 realized projects worldwide and more than 300 location employees with a diverse mix of nationalities. MHS Houten boasts the full range of capabilities fit for an innovative project based organisation with dedicated and experienced inhouse sales and engineering teams, project managers, production and construction facilities, research & development, and a committed Lifecycle Performance Services department.
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