Warehouse Automation System Enhancements

Bulk Dumping & Buffering

Improve your automated parcel sortation.

Moving parcels from pallets to the sortation line used to be a manual process. But not anymore. Now they can be moved en-mass automatically. Bulk Dumping & Buffering on the parcel sortation line creates a constant, even flow of products. BlueCrest sortation systems can be designed to break down the parcel sequence with a series of 90-degree turns which reduces the clumping of the parcels. This allows for on-demand delivery and since the system is never “starved” for parcels, productivity is increased and labor need is reduced. The system is designed to not have any manual intervention outside of loading the pallets into the dumper. The dumper goes through a series of pauses to let the product gradually unload and has a sensor to dump the product on demand.

bulk dumping and buffering system adds parcels to sortation line for warehouse automation — Bulk Dumping & Buffering adds products en masse to the automated parcel sortation line in a smooth and efficient manner. A pallet of boxes is loaded into the dumper. The dumper gradually spills its contents onto the conveyor. A series of right turns further separates the parcels into an even flow and prevents clumping. It is a beneficial solution for high-volume warehouse automation systems and decreases the overall need for human labor.

How does Bulk Dumping & Buffering affect warehouse automation systems?

Bulk dumping and buffering is a means to expand your warehouse automation system.
Add parcels to your sortation line at a consistent, even tempo without any human intervention.
Eliminate clumping of parcels in the sortation line for a more even flow.
Reduce staffing needs.
Increase efficiencies in overall automated parcel sortation including speed.

BlueCrest Bulk Dumping & Buffering Solutions

Greater eCommerce activity combined with labor shortages drives the need for more efficient warehouse automation. Bulk dumping and buffering is one answer because it increases the speed and volume of parcel processing without relying on additional manpower. Solutions are modular and customized for each location. Components of an automated parcel sortation solution with bulk dumping and buffering can include any of the following products depending on the size and needs of the customer:

Sorting Systems
- The TrueSort^® is an ultra-flexible solution for parcel sorting that provides outstanding throughput rates. Plus, it provides a choice of multiple sorting technologies including the tilt tray, bomb bay, push tray, shoe sorter, and others.
- The VariSort™ is a hybrid sorting solution designed to sort everything from mail, difficult-to-sort flats, and small parcels.
- SortAssist™: A fully featured manual sort solution powered by SortEngine® 360 software. Produces bag level manifests for upload. Includes all the functionalities of a large Parcel Sorter around data IT.
Data Capture
- OneSort^® automated data capture solutions provide all of the automation needed for enhanced parcel processing and management.
- Doubles Detection: The 3-D Vision-based system can “see” the contents (or lack thereof) of a sorter location and communicate the type of exception to the controller.
Flow
- Intelligent Parcel Gapping system was developed to provide an efficient and flexible solution for processing a mixed array of parcels, such as cartons, flats, and polybags, with precision at high throughputs.
- HS Roller Divert is a diverter for parcels, flats, and polybags that moves small parcels from the sortation line quickly.
Software
- SortEngine™ 360: This innovative postal software architecture connects multiple sortation equipment types including letters, flats, mixed mail, and parcels.