Sorter components and spare parts
Cross-belt carriers, linear motors, swivel-wheel modules, tilt-tray and bomb-bay units, sorter controls: for replacing and refurbishing installed sorters or for integrators building their own.
Cross-belt carriers, linear motors, swivel-wheel modules, tilt-tray and bomb-bay units, sorter controls: for replacing and refurbishing installed sorters or for integrators building their own.
After some years of service, carriers, belts, wheels and controls on a sorter reach replacement age. We supply parts compatible with the installed model: cross-belt carriers, linear-motor drives, contactless power, tilt-tray and bomb-bay assemblies and upgrades of the sorter controls. Swivel-wheel modules are also sold on their own to integrators who build their own sort lines. Parts must match the existing track, pitch and interfaces, so drawings or site measurements are checked before quoting.
Typical uses
- Replacement parts for installed cross-belt, tilt-tray and bomb-bay sorters
- Refurbishing drives and controls of older sorters
- Integrators building swivel-wheel sort lines
- After drive and control refurbishment, assessing whether speed or destinations can increase (depends on the sorter and layout)
How to choose
- Purpose: like-for-like replacement, drive and control refurbishment, or swivel-wheel modules for a new line
- Mechanical fit: carrier size, pitch and wheel base must match the existing track
- Drive and power: friction wheel or linear motor, conductor rail or contactless
- Interfaces: modules and controls must match line width, speed and host system
When it is not the right choice
- The loop frame is badly deformed or the layout is changing completely: new carriers and controls will not fix it; assess a new sorter
- Many polybags and very small items: a self-built swivel-wheel line jams easily; choose a cross-belt or bomb-bay sorter
Key figures
| Cross-belt carriers | Sizes such as 440×600 and 500×700 mm, pitch about 600 mm; must match the existing sorter |
|---|---|
| Linear-motor drive | Typical line speed about 1–2.5 m/s |
| Swivel-wheel modules | 45° or 90° divert, width to suit the line |
| Tilt-tray and bomb-bay units | Made to the existing interfaces |
| Controls | PLC and sort-planning software with WMS / TMS interface |
Figures are typical configuration ranges; exact specifications are set per project.
Options
- Spare-parts kits and wear-part lists
- Site survey and measurement
- Phased replacement with little or no downtime
Scope of supply
- Machine, drives and control cabinet, assembled and dry-run tested before shipping
- The equipment's own control and fleet software; interfaces to your existing WMS / ERP as the project requires
- Drawings: general arrangement, foundation and anchor plan, electrical schematics
- Conformity documents for the equipment and the whole line, the split of responsibilities and the acceptance criteria are set out in the contract according to the project scope
- Spare-parts list and wear-part recommendation; a first batch can ship with the equipment
- Factory acceptance (FAT): attend in person or follow by live video
- Installation, commissioning and operator training can be included in the offer
What we need for an offer
- Sorter type, carrier size and pitch, interface drawings or photos
- Drive, power supply, line speed and loop length
- For swivel-wheel modules: line width, speed, divert angle, item weight and base size
- For control upgrades: PLC brand, I/O count, destinations and host interface