Space-saving and modular design
MHS presents new HC-Loop cross-belt sorter
The system integrator Material Handling Systems (MHS) has launched a new version of its HC-Loop cross-belt sorter. The further developed automatic cross-belt sorter is now also available as a double-cell system. In combination with a maximum conveyor belt speed of three meters per second, the integrated second sorting cell increases the throughput of the system to almost 20,000 items per hour. This makes the HC-Loop particularly suitable for companies with large order volumes and a wide variety of parcels, such as e-commerce retailers. The solution processes all containers regardless of their shape, size or surface finish. Thanks to its modular design, it can also be individually adapted to customer requirements and is also particularly robust.
"Especially in e-commerce, distribution processes today are complex and the demands on intralogistics are high. Thanks to the high throughput rate and precision, companies can gain a real competitive advantage with our new HC-Loop," says Kai Ramadhin, Director Sales & Marketing at MHS International. The enhanced version of the sorting system, which was first launched on the market in 2019, is equipped with an automatic centering function. This ensures that the items are positioned precisely in the center of the flat conveyor surface, thus guaranteeing constant ejection accuracy. In this way, even narrow exit chutes can be used and therefore floor space can be used efficiently.
The basis for the system's high throughput is the new linear MHS induction motor. Using intelligent algorithms, the integrated software first determines the optimum material flow to provide a smooth loading combination for the HC loop. In addition, the crossbelt sorter uses friction-resistant rails which, in combination with the curve design, help to reduce vibrations. According to Ramadhin, the interplay of hardware and software not only ensures high precision: "The modular design of the solution enables a flexible layout, which can save additional space." MHS configures the automatic sorting system individually according to customer requirements in order to make optimum use of the available space.
MHS also only uses stainless steel for its solution. This makes the HC-Loop particularly durable and quiet. "We only use high-quality components. This, in combination with the compact design, requires only minimal maintenance for the user," says Ramadhin. In the event of a sudden, infrequent malfunction, the system continues to run and repairs can be postponed. In addition, one and the same cell type is suitable for the entire system and can therefore be easily replaced in a very short time, even by untrained personnel.
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