A Sammons Warehouse Solutions Company
Automated sortation is the sortation process of identifying a range of items, from a small parcel or tote to a large box, on a conveyor system and diverting them to specific destinations using advanced technology like barcode scanners, cameras, sensors, and conveyor sortation mechanisms. These systems are critical in high-volume operations where speed, accuracy, and scalability are non-negotiable for efficient sorting. Using sorting technology to meet high network throughput, you can efficiently sort items and direct them to the correct downstream locations.
Common sorting technologies and types of sortation systems used include:
High speed/rate sorters with a positive divert mechanism that stays in contact with the product for gentle handling of fragile items. A sliding shoe glides across the conveyor surface to push items smoothly.
Positive diverting for high-speed sortation that handles a wide array of products, ensuring precise sorting into designated sorting bins. Narrow belt sorters: Medium speed/rate sorters with popup/swivel-wheel or popup roller diverting. Non-positive diverting, perfect for cost-effective line sortation of varying item size.
Medium speed/rate sorters with popup/swivel-wheel or popup roller diverting. Non-positive diverting, perfect for cost-effective line sortation of varying item size.
Low speed/rate sorting with popup roller/wheel/belt diverting for space-constrained layouts in your sortation system.
(such as Intralox sorters) for medium-speed, non-positive diverting applications.
An efficient automated conveyor and sortation system directly impacts your bottom line by:
through automation of repetitive tasks, meaning automated sortation reduces manual effort and helps reduce labor costs.
in order fulfillment and inventory routing
with 24/7 continuous operation to handle growing sortation capacity.
as your product volume grows
through compact sortation layouts, helping to lower overall operational costs.
Many of our clients come to us with challenges such as:
Our automated sortation conveyor systems are engineered to resolve these pain points with seamless integration and minimal disruption to your current operations. A well-planned sorting solution easily outpaces manual workflow operations.
Precision Warehouse Design partners with industry-leading manufacturers and technology providers to offer customized conveyor sorting systems tailored to your facility’s needs. We leverage:
Our systems are deployed in a variety of industries including:
We provide end-to-end design, installation, and maintenance services across the U.S., ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards.
If you’re evaluating automated sorting systems for your facility, our engineering team is ready to help you assess your current workflows, recommend the best-fit conveyor sortation system, and implement a future-ready solution. Whether you need an upgrade to a simple conveyor belt or a complex network of sorting robots, we have the expertise to optimize sorting and maximize your supply chain efficiency.
