Compact Design Split Tray Sorter Maximizes Space Utilization, Suitable For Confined Environments

The Split Tray Sorter, commonly referred to as the Bombay Sorter, is a cutting-edge sorting solution developed by RKSORT, specifically designed for the efficient sorting of small to medium-sized items, particularly those that are flat.

This sorter features an elliptical horizontal ring layout, incorporating single or double-row tray configurations. Items to be sorted are placed in the trays and travel along a circular track. Upon reaching the designated position, the two halves of each tray open like doors, allowing the items to drop vertically into a chute or directly into material boxes, completing the sorting process.

Due to its design, which supports simultaneous loading on double-row trays, the Split Tray Sorter can operate at impressive speeds, processing up to 21,600 trays per hour. It is particularly effective for sorting clothing, express letters, printed materials, and other flat or non-fragile items, including those of irregular shapes.

For additional information about the Split Tray Sorter, please refer to the product description below or contact Realkey's customer service team.

Technical Parameters

Product Features

Strong Applicability

The Split Tray Sorter utilizes trays for item transportation, making it highly adaptable for sorting lightweight, floating, or rounded items unsuitable for Cross Belt Sorters. It efficiently handles various packaging types, including boxes, plastic bags, cartons, tote bags, and soft packaging.

Low-Speed High-Efficiency Sorting

The double-row design of the Split Tray Sorter, with its unique "one cart, two trays" approach, achieves sorting efficiencies that are double those of comparable Cross Belt Sorters. At a ring line speed of just 1.2m/s, it can sort up to 17,280 items per hour, with a dual-side feeding configuration capable of reaching a theoretical maximum of 34,560 items per hour.

High Sorting Accuracy

Equipped with advanced intelligent cameras, the Split Tray Sorter can read codes from any orientation, achieving a reading accuracy of up to 99%. High-tech sensors and PLCs quickly detect items and determine their sorting paths, while the efficient tray handling mechanism ensures rapid and precise product separation, minimizing errors.

High Flexibility

With the elimination of chain drives and wheel turning in its transmission system, the sorter can deploy distributed low-power motors at any point along the circular sorting pathway. This allows for virtually unlimited sorter length and numerous destination paths. Its low-speed operation also makes it suitable for manual feeding without complex multi-level feeding requirements.

Small Footprint

Thanks to its innovative design, the Split Tray Sorter requires no additional multi-level feeding systems for loading. Items can be sorted directly into bags or boxes, optimizing space usage. Its compact structure can be configured around factory columns, occupying minimal overall space.

Low Energy Consumption, Simple Structure, Low Maintenance

Utilizing distributed low-power motor drives contributes to energy savings. The mechanical unloading and resetting mechanism design avoids additional energy consumption beyond the main drive. The sorter’s low-speed operation ensures minimal wear, prolonging its lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.

Modular Design

The entire machine features a standardized modular design, facilitating rapid assembly, disassembly, expansion, and relocation.

Application

Split tray sorters are ideally suited for high-speed automated sorting of small and medium-sized items across various industries. They find applications in sectors such as footwear, books, e-commerce, postal services, daily essentials, pharmaceuticals, and jewelry. For small or lightweight items that pose challenges for other sorter types, such as cross belt sorters, split tray sorters can efficiently automate the sorting process.

These sorters are particularly effective in distribution centers serving consumers directly, enabling batch picking and sorting of discrete orders, including e-commerce goods, retail clothing, omnichannel logistics, store replenishment, and returns processing. However, they are not designed for fragile items that cannot endure impacts; for such specialized sorting needs, the RKSORT-NBS series sorters from Realkey are recommended.

Advantages

V-shaped Tray Design

The distinctive V-shaped tray design accommodates easily rollable items, whether lightweight or irregularly shaped. If it fits in the tray, the Split Tray Sorter can manage it effectively.

Heavy-duty Tray Option

Our heavy-duty trays are crafted for challenging postal and courier environments, capable of withstanding significant loads, with each tray supporting up to 15 kilograms.

Merging Tray Technology

Our patented double-row tray design allows two groups of trays in the same row to sort different items to distinct destinations, while also enabling two trays to merge for carrying larger items during sorting.

Flat Stacking Technology

For folded garments, books, and other flat items, products can drop directly into boxes or bags, thereby reducing the need for additional stacking labor.

Safety Design

The safety tray design allows for high sorting throughput even at lower speeds, with minimal gaps between trays. With no sharp edges and closely spaced trays, safety measures ensure operator protection.

Reliability

With 17 years of expertise in logistics and automated sorting solutions, Realkey stands out in providing tailored sorting solutions. Our products are well-known for their durability and reliability, making us a trusted partner in the industry.