In which industries are single-layer sorting straight chutes used
Single layer sorting straight chute is a device that uses inclined tracks to automatically slide, sort or transport goods (mostly small packages, boxes) by gravity. Its core advantages are simple structure, low cost, no power (or low power), and small space occupation. It is mainly used in industries that require efficient circulation of small items, as follows:
Single layer sorting straight chute is a device that uses inclined tracks to automatically slide, sort or transport goods (mostly small packages, boxes) by gravity. Its core advantages are simple structure, low cost, no power (or low power), and small space occupation. It is mainly used in industries that require efficient circulation of small items, as follows:
1. Express logistics and e-commerce industry
This is the most core application scenario of single-layer sorting straight chute, suitable for the demand of "small item density, high-frequency sorting":
Sorting center/transfer yard: used to connect different sorting stations, conveyor belts, or shelf areas, realizing the automatic sliding of packages from upper level operation stations (such as sorting lines) to lower level temporary storage areas, collection bags/cage cars, reducing manual handling; For example, in the "cross sorting" stage of express delivery, small packages from different destinations are guided into the corresponding packaging area through straight chutes.
E-commerce warehousing (such as warehouse distribution centers): In conjunction with order picking operations, small items (such as clothing, 3C accessories, daily necessities) are transported through straight chutes to the packaging station or review area to improve order processing efficiency. This is commonly seen in regional warehouses of e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Taobao.
2. Postal industry
Adapt to the sorting and circulation of traditional letters, postcards, and small postal packages:
Postal processing center: In the letter sorting system, a single-layer straight chute can be connected to automated sorting equipment (such as cross belt sorting machines) to sort letters and small packages by delivery area and slide them into corresponding compartments or temporary storage boxes, replacing some manual transmission and reducing sorting errors.
3. Pharmaceutical industry (mainly small drugs/consumables)
Meet the circulation requirements of "clean, efficient, and low pollution" in the pharmaceutical industry:
Pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution center: used for transporting small-sized drugs (such as boxed tablets, oral liquids), medical consumables (such as syringes, dressing packages), sliding from the picking area to the review and packaging area, or sliding from the upper shelves to the lower outbound conveyor belt; Some food grade/pharmaceutical grade straight chutes (mostly made of stainless steel and food grade plastic) can avoid secondary contamination of drugs and are compatible with GSP (Good Manufacturing Practice for Drugs) requirements.
4. Food and daily necessities industry
Adapt to the storage and circulation of "small, non fragile" food or daily necessities:
Food storage (such as snack and daily chemical warehouses): used for transporting small packaged foods (such as bagged snacks, bottled seasonings), daily necessities (such as shampoo samples, cosmetics trial packages), sliding from the picking shelves to the packaging line, reducing the wear and tear of packaging caused by manual handling, while reducing energy consumption (non powered design adapted to the low noise requirements of food warehouses).
5. Manufacturing industry (small component link)
Focusing on the connection between production line and warehousing, adapting to the circulation of light and small components:
Electronic manufacturing industry: such as mobile phone and computer accessory factories, used to transfer small components (such as chip packaging boxes, connectors, screw packages) from the upper component shelves to the temporary storage platform next to the production line, or from the quality inspection area to the qualified product storage area, to improve production speed.
Light manufacturing industry: such as toy factories and stationery factories, used to transport small finished products (such as small toys and pens) from the end of the assembly line to the temporary storage area of finished products, reducing manual transportation links.
6. Book and publishing industry
Suitable for sorting and conveying flat items such as books and magazines:
Book warehouse/e-commerce book warehouse: After order picking, single or multiple books are slid through a straight chute to the packaging area, replacing manual transportation; Especially suitable for small and medium-sized book warehouses, it can improve circulation efficiency without the need for complex automation equipment.