Automation equipment system solution for logistics sorting center: Excellent application of balance wheel sorting machine
Release Time : 2025-06-23
In today's era of booming e-commerce and rapid expansion of the logistics industry, logistics sorting centers are facing unprecedented challenges. Hundreds of millions of packages need to be sorted and delivered to their destinations accurately and efficiently in a short time every day. The traditional manual sorting method is not only inefficient and costly, but also prone to errors. In order to cope with this problem, the application of automated equipment systems in logistics sorting centers has become an inevitable trend. Among them, the balance wheel sorting machine has become a shining star in the field of logistics automation with its unique design and outstanding performance.
Challenges faced by logistics sorting centers
1. Massive package processing pressure
With the prosperity of the e-commerce industry, consumers' shopping frequency has increased, and the number of packages has exploded. Especially during promotional activities, such as "Double 11" and "618", logistics sorting centers need to process several times the usual amount of packages in a short period of time. The traditional manual sorting method is difficult to meet such a large-scale package processing demand, which is prone to package backlogs, sorting delays and other problems.
2. High sorting accuracy requirements
The accuracy of logistics sorting is directly related to customer satisfaction and the reputation of logistics companies. Once the parcel is sorted incorrectly, it will not only cause customers to fail to receive the goods in time, but also increase the operating costs of logistics companies, such as re-sorting and transportation costs. Therefore, the logistics sorting center needs a sorting device that can guarantee high accuracy.
3. Cost control requirements
The logistics industry is highly competitive, and companies need to reduce operating costs as much as possible while ensuring service quality. Manual sorting not only requires high wages and benefits, but also labor efficiency is affected by many factors, making it difficult to achieve stable cost control. Although the initial investment in the automated equipment system is large, in the long run, it can significantly reduce labor costs and improve sorting efficiency, thereby achieving better cost control.
Working principle and advantages of balance wheel sorting machine
1. Working principle
The balance wheel sorting machine is mainly composed of a conveying device, a balance wheel assembly, a drive system, a control system and other parts. When the package enters the sorting area through the conveying device, the control system controls the corresponding balance wheel assembly according to the destination information of the package. The balance wheel assembly accurately sorts the parcels to the designated chute or conveyor line by rotating or tilting, thereby achieving fast and accurate sorting of the parcels.
2. Advantage Analysis
Efficient sorting: The balance wheel sorting machine has a high sorting speed and can quickly process a large number of parcels. Its sorting efficiency can be adjusted according to actual needs to meet the needs of logistics sorting centers of different sizes. Compared with traditional manual sorting, the sorting efficiency of the balance wheel sorting machine can be increased by several times or even dozens of times.
High accuracy: The balance wheel sorting machine adopts advanced control system and sensor technology, which can accurately identify the destination information of the parcel and accurately control the movement of the balance wheel assembly to ensure that the parcel is accurately sorted to the designated location. Its sorting accuracy can reach more than 99%, greatly reducing the sorting error rate.
Strong flexibility: The balance wheel sorting machine can be flexibly configured according to the site layout and business needs of the logistics sorting center. It can be seamlessly connected with other automated equipment (such as conveyors, code scanning equipment, etc.) to realize the automation and intelligence of the entire logistics sorting process. At the same time, the balance wheel sorting machine can also be adjusted according to the size, weight and other characteristics of the package to adapt to the sorting needs of different types of packages.
High reliability: The balance wheel sorting machine adopts high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing technology, and has high reliability and stability. Its structure is simple and maintenance is convenient, which can reduce equipment failures and downtime, and ensure the normal operation of the logistics sorting center.
Application scenarios of balance wheel sorting machine in logistics sorting center
1. E-commerce logistics sorting center
E-commerce logistics sorting center needs to handle a large number of packages, and the packages are of various types and sizes. The balance wheel sorting machine can quickly and accurately sort the packages to different delivery areas according to the destination and order information of the package, improve the delivery efficiency, and shorten the order processing time. At the same time, the balance wheel sorting machine can also be connected with the order management system of the e-commerce enterprise to realize the real-time transmission and processing of order information, and improve the collaborative efficiency of the entire logistics supply chain.
2. Express transfer center
The express transfer center is an important node in the express logistics network, and it is necessary to quickly sort and transfer packages from different regions. The balance wheel sorter can accurately sort the parcels to the corresponding transport vehicles according to the destination city or area of the parcel, improve the transfer efficiency and reduce the transportation cost. In addition, the balance wheel sorter can also automatically weigh and scan the parcels, realize the real-time collection and processing of parcel information, and provide data support for the operation and management of express delivery companies.
3. Warehousing and logistics center
The warehousing and logistics center needs to perform operations such as warehousing, outbound and sorting of goods. The balance wheel sorter can be integrated with the warehouse management system (WMS) to quickly and accurately sort the goods to the corresponding outbound area according to the storage location and outbound order information of the goods, improve the efficiency of warehousing operations, and reduce manual operation errors. At the same time, the balance wheel sorter can also realize the automatic storage and retrieval of goods and improve the utilization rate of storage space.
Collaborative application of balance wheel sorter with other automation equipment
1. Collaboration with conveyors
Conveyors are commonly used conveying equipment in logistics sorting centers, used to transport parcels from one work area to another. The balance wheel sorter can be seamlessly connected with the conveyor to achieve continuous conveying and sorting of packages. By rationally designing the layout and parameters of the conveyor and the balance wheel sorter, the conveying speed and sorting efficiency of the package can be improved, and the residence time of the package during the sorting process can be reduced.
2. Collaboration with code scanning equipment
The code scanning equipment is used to read the barcode or QR code on the package to obtain the destination information and other relevant information of the package. The balance wheel sorter can be integrated with the code scanning equipment. When the package passes through the code scanning area, the code scanning equipment automatically reads the package information and transmits the information to the control system of the balance wheel sorter. The control system controls the movement of the balance wheel assembly according to the received information and sorts the package to the designated location. This collaborative application method can improve the accuracy and efficiency of sorting and reduce manual intervention.
3. Collaboration with warehouse robots (AGV/AMR)
Warehouse robots (AGV/AMR) have functions such as autonomous navigation and cargo handling, and can be used for cargo handling and storage in logistics sorting centers. The balance wheel sorter can work in collaboration with the storage robot. When the storage robot moves the goods to the sorting area, the balance wheel sorter quickly sorts the goods and transports the sorted goods to the corresponding storage location or delivery area through a conveyor or other equipment. This collaborative application method can realize the automated handling and sorting of goods in the logistics sorting center and improve the intelligence level of the entire logistics process.
As an important part of the automation equipment system of the logistics sorting center, the balance wheel sorter has the advantages of efficient sorting, high accuracy, strong flexibility and high reliability. It has broad application prospects in scenarios such as e-commerce logistics sorting centers, express transfer centers and warehousing logistics centers, and can be used in collaboration with other automated equipment to realize the automation and intelligence of the entire logistics sorting process. With the continuous development of the logistics industry and the continuous advancement of technology, the balance wheel sorter will continue to improve and innovate, provide more efficient, accurate and reliable solutions for logistics sorting centers, and promote the development of the logistics industry towards intelligence and automation.