The main feature of the sorter is the crossbelt carrier with patented mechanical drive. They run on polyurethane coated wheels in aluminium profiles (linear sorter) or on steel tubes (horizontal sorter) and are pulled by a rubber block chain belt. Once a crossbelt carrier reaches its intended destination, a pneumatically actuated plate makes contact with a drive wheel mounted underneath the chassis of the crossbelt carrier. In this way, the motion of the carrier is converted into driving the crossbelt, bringing the goods gently to their desired destination.

With the horizontal crossbelt sorter, goods can also be transported in curves and up or down slopes. This makes for an extremely flexible, three-dimensional sorting system. The vertical crossbelt sorter has a space-saving design and enables precise discharge and careful transport.

Benefits to the Crossbelt Sorter:

• Mechanically robust and low maintenance (plug-and-play technology)
• Pulling mechanism is reinforced rubber block chain with internal steel cables 
• High versatility guarantees accurate and safe handling of your existing and future product mix
• Adaptable, modular design allows easy system extensions or rearrangement of infeeds and destinations to increase system performance for future growth needs
• Pin-point accuracy for wide range of throughput rates assures highest quality for your customer deliveries even during demand peaks
• Space and energy savings—compact design and highly efficient motors

For more information on Interroll's crossbelt sorter and the benefits it may have for your company's operation, talk to your CHC Sales Engineer.