High Throughput Sortation Devices Quiz

1. What are the constraints for a sorting system to be considered high throughput?

3600 units/hr

Matching: Please match the corresponding letter to the definitions.

A. Cross Belt Sorter

B. Bomb-Bay Sorter
C. Shoe Sorter Conveyor
D. Tilt Tray Sorter
E. Pop-up Sorter
F. Dual Activated Roller Belt
G. Divertor / Deflector

2. ___B__This sortation device utilizes either single or double (split) trays to convey
items in a horizontal orientation and release them, bomb bay style, into cartons,
totes or sacks placed below them. These devices move at high speeds and are ideally
for small-medium sized items.

3. ___F__ This sortation device is a type of conveyance system with integrated rollers
built into the conveyor belt. When the object being sorted needs to be diverted, the
rollers on the conveyor activate, sorting the object to the desired location.

4. __A___ This sortation device uses a short belt conveyor section with its direction of
travel, orientated perpendicular to the line of travel of the main train. At the proper
moment the belt stepper motor is energized propelling its load to either side to the
desired takeaway lane.

5. __G___These are sortation devices that utilize stationary or movable angled arm,
which deflects product flow access across a belt or roller conveyor to the desired
location.

6. ___E__ This particular sorter consists of a conveyor system that has wheels that
come up between the rollers of a powered roller conveyor or between belt conveyor
segments. These wheels divert the item into the desired location or direction.

7. ___D__ This sorter is a type of conveyor that utilizes individual trays to carry and
sort items. The sorter causes the tray to tilt to either side, thereby discharging the
load to the desired takeaway lane.

8. __C___ A Shoe Sorter Conveyor is capable of simultaneous independent lateral

movement from one side of the conveyor to the other side, there is a shoe that
moves along with the slats. The shoe directs the object to the desired location.