Ring Cross Belt Sorter and Balance Wheel Sorter: Comparison and Analysis

With the rapid development of logistics industry, logistics sorting automation technology has also made great progress. As representatives of automatic sorting equipment, endless cross-belt sorter and balance wheel sorter play an important role in the field of logistics sorting. This paper will analyze the differences between the endless cross-belt sorter and the balance wheel sorter from the aspects of working principle, applicable scenarios and advantages.

First of all, from the working principle, the endless cross-belt sorter adopts the combination of conveyor belt and telescopic mechanism. When items are sent to the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt will sort them to the corresponding exits. The balance wheel sorting machine realizes sorting through a series of rotating balance wheels. When the article moves on the conveyor belt, the balance wheel will place the article at the corresponding exit according to the preset rules. Therefore, there are some differences in their working principles.

Secondly, the endless cross-belt sorter and the balance wheel sorter are suitable for different scenes. The circular cross-belt sorter is suitable for large-scale logistics centers with complicated sorting tasks. Because of its working principle, it can realize multi-level sorting and improve sorting efficiency. The balance wheel sorting machine is suitable for logistics centers with small scale and relatively simple sorting tasks. Its structure is relatively simple, easy to maintain and operate, and it is suitable for many small-scale sorting points.

In addition, there are also differences in sorting efficiency and accuracy between the endless cross belt sorter and the balance wheel sorter. Because the endless cross-belt sorter adopts conveyor belt, it can realize high-speed continuous sorting, so its sorting efficiency is high. Although the sorting speed of the balance wheel sorter is slow, its sorting rules can be adjusted according to the demand, so it can achieve higher sorting accuracy. Therefore, both of them have their own advantages in sorting efficiency and accuracy.

In addition, there are some differences in application cost and maintenance cost between the endless cross belt sorter and the balance wheel sorter. Because of the high structure and complexity of the endless cross-belt sorter, its purchase and maintenance costs are relatively high. The structure of the balance wheel sorter is relatively simple, so the purchase and maintenance costs are low. Therefore, under different economic strength and demand, logistics centers can choose their own sorting equipment.

To sum up, there are some differences between the endless cross belt sorter and the balance wheel sorter in working principle, applicable scenarios, sorting efficiency and accuracy, and cost. In practical application, selecting sorting equipment suitable for their own needs and economic strength can improve logistics sorting efficiency, reduce costs and further promote the rapid development of logistics industry.