Sortation Conveyor Systems

Several types of sortation conveyor are available for different applications. Below are some sample images and information on the different types of sortation conveyor. If you have any questions about the best conveyor solution for your operation, please contact an SJF sales professional at 800-598-5532.  Sortation conveyor systems are large and very complicated systems and should only be installed by professional installers knowledgeable in conveyor and the tips & tricks of the trade.

Sortation systems complete with scanners, controls etc., often cost more than the average company can afford to spend. At SJF, we believe that you don’t need to invest a small fortune to incorporate one of these systems into your operation. We specialize in previously owned sortation systems that will do everything the new systems will do for you and more. You’ll have piece of mind knowing that we can provide you with everything from design, layout, programming and installation from one single source.

SJF has successfully put several systems just like the ones below into operation for customers just like you. They are all currently sorting product at a fraction of the cost than a new system would have set them back. Take a look at the different types of sortation conveyor systems we can provide.

Types of Sortation Conveyor Systems

Cross Belt Sortation

Advantages of cross-belt sorters include quietness, ability to have sort points close together, sorting to the right or left, and versatile layouts such as straight, “L” or oval paths with inclines and declines.

Tilt Tray Sortation

Trays, connected in a chain, tip to both sides, dumping into chutes or sides, Low noise levels and ability to sort small, flat or delicate items are advantages. This is a common type of sorter for the publishing industry.

Tilt Slat Sortation

The conveying surface is made up of slats that can be tilted to the right or left. Packages travel in close proximity and only the slats under them will be activated to tilt.

Pop-up Belt/Chain Sortation

These pop-up sorters sort boxes or containers to either side of a main conveyor line. They work by pulling heavy packages onto angled spurs at high speeds. The belt or chain used is matched to the package being handled, for example heavy wooden items may use a chain while lighter cardboard boxes would use a rubber belt.

Sliding Shoe Sortation

One of the fastest continuous sorters, a row of sliding shoes travels across the sorter path smoothly, easing containers onto takeaway spurs. Typically, this is used in conjunction with photo eyes that either puch the package onto an alternate lane or allow the package to continue down the main conveyor line to the correct lane.

Pusher/Diverter

Pusher diverters have spur or sort points located very close together and handle heavy products. P/Ds are slow to medium speed because the diverter mechanism must return across the belt before intercepting the next package.

Pop-up Roller Sortation

Pop-up Roller Sortation

The pop-up roller is driven by its own motor at a higher speed than the main-line conveyor. In sorting, the roller grabs the leading edge of the container and leads it off onto a spur.

Swivel Wheel Sortation

Swivel Wheel / Roller Sortation

This diverter can work with belt or roller conveyors to drive packages off to the right or left using a roller that will swivel in place to either allow the package to pass or be diverted. Divert points can be as close as three-foot center. Main-line belt conveyors are typically less noisy than most roller types.

If you think a sortation conveyor system could benefit your business, please give one of SJF’s conveyor experts a call today. [800-598-5532]