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What is a sorter and how does it work in modern logistics?

Sorters, or automated sorting systems, have become key components of intralogistics automation for retail, distribution, and e-commerce companies. Their implementation allows products to be sorted quickly and accurately with minimal human intervention, optimizing the flow of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. But what exactly are these devices, how do they work, and what are their differences? In this article, we discuss the main types of sorters, the criteria for choosing them, and their impact on operational efficiency.

Automated Sorting: Definition and Components

A sorter is an automated system for organizing and redirecting products or packages according to defined parameters, such as destination, size, or item type. Its purpose is clear: to optimize speed and accuracy in goods handling, especially in environments where the volume of operations is high and the margin of error must be minimized.

From a technical perspective, a typical sorter is composed of several essential elements. These include a conveyor belt that ensures the continuous movement of products, a reading system—such as scanners or cameras—that identifies items, and a diverting mechanism that can include pusher arms, tilting trays, pallets, or pop-up modules that redirect each package to the corresponding exit. These systems are managed by advanced control software that coordinates each movement and ensures process traceability.

Unlike conventional transport systems, which often rely on simple mechanical diverters or even manual intervention, sorters fully automate the sorting process. This reduces errors, speeds up response times, and improves the overall efficiency of the logistics chain.

Key Applications and Functions in the Warehouse

In a logistics environment, a sorter performs fundamental tasks. It sorts products according to their destination, separates items for order picking, organizes inventory based on turnover, and optimizes the flow of materials to different operational areas. Furthermore, by integrating with other automation systems—such as conveyors, AGVs, or stacker cranes—it enables synchronized and seamless operations.

The incorporation of sorters not only results in operational improvements but also in greater capacity to adapt to today’s market demands: more frequent, more varied orders with increasingly shorter delivery times.

What to consider when choosing a sorter?

Selecting the right sorter is not a trivial decision. There are multiple factors that must be carefully analyzed to ensure an efficient investment:

– Operation volume (units/hour): This parameter defines the speed the system must achieve to avoid bottlenecks. High volume requires high-capacity, sustained-performance sorters.

– Product variety: It is essential to know the range of weights, sizes, and shapes of the items that will pass through the system.

– Available space: The geometry of the warehouse determines the type of sorter that can be installed.

– Flexibility and scalability: The solution must be able to adapt to future variations in demand.

– Installation and maintenance costs: key factors in return on investment (ROI).

– Integration with other systems: the sorter must communicate seamlessly with the rest of the logistics infrastructure.

Linear Sorter vs. Circular Sorter

Two of the most widely used configurations in the industry are the linear sorter and the circular sorter. Both systems perform similar functions, but their design and application respond to different needs.

– Linear sorter: Its straight structure allows for high speeds and efficient handling of large volumes. Very useful in distribution centers where rapid sorting is a priority.

– Circular sorter: Although its speed is generally lower, it is a more compact option and adaptable to small spaces or complex logistics layouts. Useful when more delicate product handling or a more flexible layout of output stations is required.

Forward-thinking automation

In an environment where logistics efficiency has become a decisive competitive advantage, sorters are much more than machinery: they are an essential link in the digital transformation of intralogistics. Their ability to autonomously manage complex flows of goods is the answer to the growing demands of global markets.

At MIM Patchworkservice, we take intralogistics automation to the next level. From initial design to commissioning and maintenance, our team

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors offer a unique combination of advanced technology and custom-designed solutions that will allow you to maximize the performance of your supply chain. These devices guarantee superior performance, as they not only optimize the transport of goods but also adapt to a wide variety of operational needs.

Unlimited Adaptability

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors are designed for total flexibility. With lengths ranging from 6 to 22 meters, these systems can be adjusted to the available space in your warehouse to maximize work area efficiency. Thanks to their lifting system, available in hydraulic and electric options, their height can be precisely adjusted, facilitating safe and ergonomic load handling. They also feature belts or rollers that adapt to different types of loads, with available widths of 600, 800, and 1,000 mm, and a load capacity of up to 50 kg/m.

Precise Motion Control

Our telescopic conveyors incorporate an electric control system that allows precise adjustment of speed (from 20 to 60 m/min) and transport direction. This reversible control capability ensures optimal workflow, reducing downtime and minimizing errors.

Customized Features for Your Business

At MIM Patchwork Service, we understand that every logistics operation is unique. Therefore, our telescopic conveyors offer extensive customization options. Specifically, these systems can be equipped with a wide variety of additional systems that enhance their functionality, such as:

Merchandise accounting systems for precise inventory control.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for efficient product identification and tracking.
Weighing and labeling devices that automate critical supply chain processes, saving time and effort.
Sorting options that facilitate the reorganization and distribution of products according to different criteria.
Innovation that transforms your logistics

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors take your supply chain to the next level. By investing in these devices, you guarantee greater flexibility and responsiveness to today’s market demands, which translates into improved productivity and a significant reduction in operating costs.

Our technology and customized solutions are designed to adapt to your company’s specific needs and optimize your workflow. Contact us today and transform your logistics with MIM Patchwork Service’s innovation!

Hai Robotics, a robotics technology company for warehouse automation, has established a strategic partnership with MIM Group, a specialist in industrial maintenance, to maintain all its devices in Spain and Portugal.

This alliance aims not only to improve the operational efficiency of automated warehouses in the region, but also to offer a rapid and effective response to any eventuality to eliminate or minimize downtime and ensure the performance and durability of all equipment.

Richie Chen, CEO of Hai Robotics, emphasized that this synergy “will allow us to offer all the company’s customers in Spain and Portugal superior service and ensure that our solutions and systems continue to exceed efficiency and performance expectations.”

For his part, Medir Lecha, CEO of MIM Group, highlighted his commitment and enthusiasm for “putting our group’s technology and comprehensive maintenance services at the service of a company as innovative and relevant as Hai Robotics. This work will serve to prevent, detect, and respond quickly and effectively to any potential breakdown resulting from the daily use of these devices, thus ensuring their optimal operation.”

ACR Robots

Hai Robotics is a pioneer in the development of autonomous mobile robot (ACR) systems that intelligently identify the appropriate containers or boxes within the distribution center and independently move them to the workstation. This technology allows a warehouse to be automated within one to two months of receiving the equipment. These ACR devices have already proven, after implementation in several projects, to increase operational efficiency and allow storage density to increase by between 80 and 400%.

In the competitive world of e-commerce, where every minute counts, an efficient warehouse makes the difference between success and failure. In fact, according to the latest survey by the prestigious consulting firm McKinsey, more than 80% of retailers will increase their investment in automation in the next two to three years. By 2024, as reflected in Shopify data, it is estimated that more than 2.7 billion people will make an online purchase. This incredible demand, coupled with the expectation of fast, error-free deliveries, is leading companies of all types to implement e-commerce intralogistics automation systems.

In this context, the MIM Patchwork Service team, which has more than 20 years of experience in the execution and development of intralogistics automation projects, will delve into why these systems are not only an option, but a strategic necessity for e-commerce companies.

Advantages of Intralogistics Automation:

1. Faster Shipping

According to the latest study conducted by Ipsos for Amazon, 46% of online shoppers consider speed of delivery to be one of the most influential factors when making a purchase. Furthermore, 21% would be willing to pay more to receive their order sooner. Improving processing times is important. So much so that 41.9% of companies in the sector consider improving the timeliness of their shipments a priority, as indicated by the latest study by VDC Research Group.

Incorporating intralogistics automation systems capable of handling large volumes of orders accurately and quickly, such as Interrol sorters, is key to reducing processing times and reducing potential errors. These types of devices come in a variety of designs—such as cross-belt, pop-up, vertical, etc.—and adapt to the unique needs of each customer.

Cross-belt sorters, which come in either a vertical or horizontal format, are one of the most notable systems in this category, thanks to their speed and scanning technology, which allows them to identify each product and send it to its destination via a cross-belt system. Specifically, these systems can sort up to 20,000 products per hour weighing up to 50 kilos in their horizontal format, and up to 12,000 per hour with a maximum of 35 kilos in their vertical version.

2. Error Reduction

Precise order management, especially in phases such as order preparation (picking) and product packaging, is essential to meeting customer expectations. Companies in the sector are aware of this situation—41.5% already identify the need to optimize their perfect order rate as a priority, according to research by VDC Research Group.

If there’s one thing that characterizes intralogistics automation systems, it’s error reduction. These solutions feature radio frequency identification (RFID) and scanning technologies with success rates of up to 99%. In addition to sorters and other solutions, another system that leverages the virtues of this technology is autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

This system of vehicles that independently transport packages is ideal for the transport, sorting, and distribution of merchandise in a warehouse or logistics center. These devices move freely throughout the facility, without the need for a guided path, and are capable of avoiding obstacles. Thanks to the cameras and scanners they are equipped with, they know the pickup and delivery destination and are capable of creating alternative routes. Their work is recorded at all times, and this also ensures better product traceability. They have a speed of up to 1.8 meters per second and a battery life of up to 15 hours between charges.

3. Increase storage space

Optimizing storage capacity is another of the major challenges facing all e-commerce businesses. In fact, it is a key aspect for 44.4% of companies in the sector, as revealed by the VDC Research Group study. Automation allows for maximizing the use of available warehouse space, as well as improving the organization and access to stored products.

Automated solutions offer a wide variety of formats and designs that allow for the efficient movement of goods in a space that is minimized. Spiral-shaped overhead conveyors or sorters are a perfect example of this. Furthermore, thanks to their extensive adaptability and customization capabilities, sorters can adapt their length, height, and layout to the specific needs of each case.

MIM Patchwork Service: A Success Story

A company can integrate and combine different intralogistics automation solutions depending on its needs.

The need to handle products of various sizes, demanding delivery times, and offering service 365 days a year has made intralogistics automation devices an essential priority for improving the efficiency of all types of storage spaces and order picking systems. In this context, as MIM Patchwork Service specialists explain, “automated spiral conveyors, thanks to their compact construction that maximizes vertical space, adapt perfectly to small or limited spaces, while ensuring maximum performance in the transport of goods.”

What are the advantages of spiral conveyors?

Spiral conveyors offer significant logistical advantages for companies in all sectors.

Space savings. Spiral conveyors are designed to maximize vertical space. With outer diameters ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 mm, they allow for more efficient use of space compared to other systems such as traditional inclined conveyors.
High operating speed. Devices capable of reaching speeds of over 60 meters per minute (60 m/min) result in fast and efficient product transport. An ideal device for sectors that require great management agility, such as e-commerce.
High load capacity: Spiral conveyors can handle loads of up to 100 kg per unit. This capacity varies by model, and if necessary, there are also some specialized systems that can support greater weights.
For all types of products. With useful belt widths ranging from 100 to 1,200 mm, spiral conveyors can adapt to products of all sizes and shapes, from small packages to large boxes or containers.
Versatile design. Available in multiple configurations, with one or more belts, wider or narrower tracks, various speeds, and more. These devices offer great versatility and adaptability, thus offering customized solutions for all types of logistics processes.
Lifting height. Spiral conveyors are designed to elevate products to different heights, from a few meters to several floors. Thanks to this capacity, they are tools with enormous potential for integration into high-rise storage systems or other applications that require efficient vertical transport.
Discover the ideal system for your business

When working with this type of conveyor, MIM Patchwork Service, specialists in intralogistics automation with more than 20 years of experience, relies on the customized solutions of AmbaFlex, a leading company in the manufacture of customized conveyors. Below are the technical characteristics and applications of the main products in its SpiralVeyor series:

SpiralVeyor SVe. This equipment is specifically designed to handle large and bulk products. This model stands out for its wide belt width, which ranges between 700 and 1,200 mm. The belt of this system is composed of multiple parallel rails, giving it greater resistance and allowing it to handle loads of up to 100 kg. With a belt speed of up to 60 m/min and an inclination angle of up to 15 degrees, the SVe is ideal for applications requiring efficient transport of large volumes in a small space, such as distribution centers, airports, etc.
SpiralVeyor SV. This system is characterized by its versatility and is ideal for the transport of medium- to large-sized products such as secondary packaging, boxes, trays, etc., in functions ranging from lifting to accumulation. This model offers a belt width range of 300 to 600 mm, with the option of one to three parallel belts. It is capable of handling loads of up to 50 kg/m with a standard speed of up to 60 m/min. Finally, it is worth noting that its lifting capacity is unlimited, although the most common is 15 meters per drive system.
SpiralVeyor SVs. It is the most compact conveyor on the market and is specifically designed for the handling of small primary packaging and liquid containers. This model can include up to six parallel belts with a width range of 100, 140, or 200 mm. This device is capable of handling boxes weighing up to 50 kg/m² at a speed of up to 60 m/min. Furthermore, thanks to its ‘Triple-E’ technology, which enables low friction and high performance, it is an ideal tool for jobs requiring great precision and control, such as those in the pharmaceutical or personal care industries.
SpiralVeyor SVm. Designed for the mass transport of individual bottles and cans, it is characterized by its compact, simple, and robust design.

Warehouse sorters are systems that automatically separate and direct all types of products (boxes, packages, or others) to their specific destination. These devices are key tools for optimizing material flow and improving operational efficiency, thanks to their ability to handle large volumes of products with speed and precision. In fact, some models can sort more than 20,000 items per hour.

How do these devices work? Sorters combine various technologies such as optical sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, and barcode readers to identify products. Mechanically, these technological systems are integrated with conveyor belts and actuators. Additionally, custom control software coordinates the entire process to ensure efficiency and precision.

Main advantages of sorters

Increased productivity and reduced costs. By automating product sorting, sorters accelerate order processing and optimize resources. This reduces both operating and labor costs.
Greater accuracy. Sorters, thanks to their advanced control systems, minimize sorting errors. This technology improves order picking accuracy and service quality.
Operational flexibility. Sorters adapt to different products and configurations, allowing them to quickly adjust to changing warehouse needs and improve efficiency.
Improved working conditions. By taking on repetitive and demanding tasks, sorters reduce physical strain and the risk of injury. This improves the working environment.
Scalability and integration. These systems allow for operational expansion without losing efficiency and integrate seamlessly with other automation systems such as warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory control systems.
Types of warehouse sorters

There are various types of sorters that adapt to different logistics requirements. Among the main devices are:

Cross-Belt Sorters

Cross-belt sorters use transverse belts to transport products during sorting. This system stands out for its high capacity to handle large volumes of products of different sizes and shapes. This device, in turn, comes in multiple versions. In its horizontal version, it sorts more than 20,000 items per hour at a speed of more than 2.7 meters per second. On the other hand, in its vertical format, it is capable of sorting more than 12,000 products per hour. These devices are the ideal solution for any operation that requires precise and smooth handling of materials up to 50 kilos, such as boxes, packages, food, clothing, etc.

Pop-up Sorters

Pop-up warehouse sorters use rollers to divert items to their destination. Their modular design makes them easy to adapt to complex logistics environments, as well as to later expand or adapt to possible changes in the market or operation. These devices are ideal for sorting products weighing up to 50 kg and can process more than 4,500 items per hour. Thanks to their easy maintenance and high performance, these systems are becoming increasingly popular.

Split Tray Sorters

These devices use individual trays to transport products. Upon reaching the specific sorting point, depending on the system, the tray tilts to deposit the item in the appropriate outlet. These devices stand out for their versatility and precision in sorting light, small, flat, and non-fragile items weighing up to 12 kg on average, such as packages, clothing, pharmaceutical products, etc. Their sorting capacity can reach up to 21,600 items per hour.

Shoe Sorters

Shoe sorters use shoes or skids to push products from conveyor belts to the appropriate outlet. This system is compatible with goods of various sizes and weights up to 40 kg. These types of systems can handle an average of 8,000 packages per hour.

Looking for a customized solution?

At MIM Patchwork Service, with over 20 years of experience, we design and implement intralogistics automation solutions tailored to your needs. We analyze your situation, plan the ideal solution for your business, and execute the project from start to finish. Thanks to its quality, reliability, and experience, Interroll, a world leader in automation solutions, is our partner for the mechanical aspects of our solutions. Optimize your warehouse with our advanced sorting systems. Contact us today and transform your logistics operations!

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology revolutionizes and optimizes operations in warehouses and distribution centers. As MIM Patchwork Service specialists explain, “its ability to transmit data remotely and contactlessly via radio waves significantly improves the speed, accuracy, and traceability of warehouse activities such as order picking or receiving new merchandise.”

What is RFID technology?

RFID technology uses smart labels or tags with microchips that transmit information via radio waves. These labels, which can be read remotely without direct contact, are placed on products, packages, or pallets. Unlike systems such as barcodes, this technology does not require specific visibility or individual reading of each item.

The RFID system is made up of three key elements: labels, readers, and data management software. Each tag stores unique information about the product, such as its origin, destination, or storage conditions, allowing for detailed tracking of each product’s journey throughout the supply chain.

Impact on Efficiency and Productivity

RFID technology dramatically improves the productivity and efficiency of warehouse operations. Its main benefits include:

Reduction in operating times and costs. By automating product identification and minimizing manual intervention, human errors and the costs associated with repetitive tasks such as inventory counting or order picking are reduced. This also reduces returns due to errors in shipping or product selection.
Increased speed. RFID streamlines inventory management, order picking, and merchandise control. In fact, cross-belt sorters with this technology accelerate accurate product sorting by up to 40%.
Shipping accuracy. With near-100% accuracy, this technology minimizes errors in the selection, classification, and shipping of merchandise, reducing returns and losses.
Real-time inventory visibility. This system provides comprehensive inventory visibility, allowing for better management of stock levels and avoiding both overstocks and stockouts. This accurate, real-time information optimizes supply chain planning and improves customer satisfaction.
Improvements in safety and working conditions. RFID technology reduces the need for repetitive or physically demanding manual tasks, improving working conditions and minimizing the risk of injury.
RFID Applications in Intralogistics

RFID technology has key applications in intralogistics, enabling more efficient management of warehouses and distribution centers. The main applications include:

Automation in the receipt and shipment of goods. This system quickly identifies products as they enter or leave the warehouse, without the need for manual scanning, streamlining logistics processes, reducing wait times, and improving operational accuracy.
Control of internal locations and movements. RFID facilitates the tracking of products as they move within the company’s facilities. This ensures that materials are located in the correct areas, while allowing for quick location during inventory changes or order picking.
Product traceability. By tracking each product from its entry to its exit from the warehouse, RFID technology provides complete, real-time traceability. This improves internal organization and ensures precise inventory control.
Real-time inventory management. Integrating RFID with warehouse management systems (WMS) provides immediate inventory visibility. This helps determine precisely which products are in stock, where they are located, and which ones need restocking. This avoids operational disruptions and ensures optimal order planning.
Ready to take your warehouse to the next level? At MIM Patchwork Service, we integrate RFID technology into our intralogistics solutions to maximize the productivity and efficiency of your operation. Contact our team of specialists and find out how we can help you!

Improving warehouse logistics is essential for companies seeking to optimize their operations in an increasingly competitive sector. Automating intralogistics processes reduces time, increases the accuracy of merchandise sorting, and improves the incoming and outgoing flow of products. MIM Patchwork Service, as part of the MIM Group holding company, has over 20 years of experience developing solutions to improve warehouse logistics and adapt to the specific needs of each client.

Solutions that Improve Goods Receiving

One of the major challenges in today’s warehouse logistics is the efficient receipt of new goods and precise inventory control. In this area, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which automatically identifies products as they pass through, is one of the most notable advances. This technology reduces manual intervention, accelerates merchandise processing, and ensures complete product traceability.

The impact of RFID on warehouse operations is more than significant. In fact, as MIM Patchwork Service specialists point out, “this technology has increased product sorting speed by 40% and boasts an accuracy close to 100%.”

Efficient Sorting and Distribution

Automating merchandise sorting is also a key tool for improving warehouse logistics. Automated sorters, such as cross-belt sorters, are capable of processing more than 20,000 products per hour. “These systems not only increase merchandise processing speed but also improve the use of warehouse space. Warehouses that incorporate this technology increase their storage capacity by up to 40% and reduce handling operations by up to 30%.”

Greater Shipping Accuracy

Regarding the shipping phase, automation solutions such as telescopic conveyors and sorters increase the accuracy and speed of order picking. These systems adapt to all types of loads, while ensuring efficient and safe handling. Thanks to these solutions, as MIM Patchwork Service points out, “companies eliminate up to 99% of errors in merchandise dispatch. A decisive factor in improving warehouse logistics.”

Benefits of Intralogistics Automation

Intralogistics automation solutions provide companies with more efficient operations to better respond to demanding and changing market demands. Companies that adopt this technology achieve benefits with a key impact on their business: increased productivity, reduced margins of error, optimized use of space, and more precise inventory control.

A Real Success Story

MIM Patchwork Service recently developed a similar project to improve the intralogistics of an e-commerce business. In this case, three order-picking zones were implemented with a capacity of 64 simultaneous users. This solution, which combines multiple systems and conveyors, is capable of processing more than 9,000 items per hour. Without a doubt, these types of examples demonstrate how improving warehouse logistics thanks to intralogistics automation solutions has a direct impact on the efficiency of large operations.

Receiving goods, the first link in the supply chain, has traditionally been a manual and error-prone process, with high operating costs. Today, innovations such as automatic sorting systems (sorters) or tunnels with radio frequency identification (RFID) readers have revolutionized this essential phase of warehouse work. In fact, as MIM Patchwork Service specialists confirm, “goods receiving is moving toward a future of unprecedented efficiency and precision, thanks to new technologies and intralogistics automation devices.”

A Bottleneck

Goods receiving—or inbound—is one of the biggest bottlenecks in modern logistics. It is still largely performed manually, which increases errors in product identification and location. It also limits processing speed compared to automated systems, which reach up to 1.8 meters per second. These factors generate delays throughout the supply chain and affect productivity and customer satisfaction during critical times of demand.

Automation: A Key Tool

How to overcome these challenges? Intralogistics automation is emerging as a fundamental tool. Automated systems achieve near-100% accuracy in transport, identification, and sorting operations, and there are options capable of processing up to 20,000 products per hour. Some of its key benefits are:

Increased efficiency. Automation speeds up operational processes such as receiving, sorting, and storage. Tasks that take hours to complete manually are reduced to minutes.
Lower labor costs. By eliminating repetitive and manual tasks, companies require less labor and achieve significant savings in wages and training.
High precision. Automated systems minimize errors and ensure more accurate inventories, more accurate order picking, and better shipment tracking. This reduces risks and increases customer satisfaction.
Safe environments. Automation creates a safer work environment by reducing employee exposure to physically hazardous and demanding tasks.
Better demand management. Automated systems allow operations to scale during peak activity periods without the need for additional personnel, while ensuring a rapid and efficient response.
Key Devices

Automation of goods receiving can be implemented partially or fully, either by combining manual devices with automated systems or by interconnecting multiple pieces of equipment using conveyors. Some of the most notable devices for this phase include:

Telescopic conveyors. These optimize unloading in receiving areas. They can be adjusted in length, speed, and direction to improve the flow of goods.
RFID tunnels. These automatically identify items as they enter the warehouse. They eliminate the need for manual scanning and achieve accuracy close to 100%.
Light and heavy-duty conveyors. With belt, roller, or gravity options, these systems adapt to all types of loads and facilitate the flow between warehouse areas or work devices.
Sorters. Automatic sorters, with formats such as cross-belt or pop-up, are capable of processing up to 20,000 items per hour based on customized criteria. They optimize warehouse flow and ensure rapid merchandise location.
Measuring, weighing, and code reading equipment. These new systems combine the power of AI, RFID, and the latest in weighing and 3D vision systems to register merchandise in less than a second. In fact, they are 67% faster than manual processes.
Automation in goods receiving is redefining the logistics landscape. “Companies that adopt these technologies will have a competitive advantage in efficiency and accuracy,” says MIM Patchwork Service. In an increasingly digitalized logistics environment, success will depend on technological integration and adaptation.

Do you want to optimize your receiving processes and take your logistics to the next level? At MIM Patchwork Service, we offer customized solutions to automate your warehouse and maximize your efficiency. Contact us today for a free evaluation and discover how we can help you achieve your goals!

Telescopic conveyors have established themselves as a key solution for streamlining the loading and unloading of goods in warehouses, distribution centers, and ports. Why? The answer lies in their excellent combination of speed and adaptability to the unique characteristics of each work center. Their modular and configurable design allows for complete control of their speed, height, and length.

At MIM Patchwork Service, they have systems capable of handling goods of different sizes and weights. In fact, they have a load capacity of up to 100 kg/m, belt widths of 600 to 800 mm, and an extension range from 6 to almost 30 meters. Furthermore, as highlighted by MIM Group, an organization with more than 20 years of experience in the integration of intralogistics automation solutions, “they are devices that integrate seamlessly with other automated systems. Therefore, they offer a scalable solution that meets both the current and future needs of any logistics operation.”

Optimizing inbound and outbound freight

Loading and unloading operations are complex tasks, especially in high-volume environments, due to the usual time, space, and personnel constraints. Telescopic conveyors address these challenges from the moment goods are received to the moment they are dispatched. In inbound operations, these devices streamline the receipt of goods by reducing inventory management times. In the case of outbound operations, they optimize the transfer of products to transport vehicles, while ensuring greater accuracy and timeliness in deliveries.

Key benefits for your operation

The adoption of telescopic conveyors generates substantial advantages for loading and unloading in the retail, pharmaceutical, and food sectors, among others:

Time savings: These devices guarantee a constant speed for loading and unloading goods of up to 60 m/min.
Operational efficiency: Their adjustable length and height, along with their compatibility with other automated systems, optimizes the use of space while reducing human error.
Occupational Safety: Their design and hydraulic or electric lifting systems help reduce physical strain on repetitive tasks, thus reducing the risk of workplace injuries.
Sustainability: By integrating energy-efficient solutions, these conveyors help companies reduce energy consumption and emissions.
State-of-the-art engineering design

MIM Patchwork Service’s telescopic conveyors are robust devices that incorporate the latest engineering to boost productivity. The electrical control systems of these devices allow easy regulation of speed, extension, height, and direction of movement, ensuring that each operation adapts to the different types of goods and logistical requirements.

Furthermore, by seamlessly integrating with other automation technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tunnels or sorters, these conveyors not only improve operational speed but also reduce the margin of error and allow for smarter resource management. Thanks to these capabilities, these devices are an essential tool for all types of logistics operations seeking not only efficiency but also real-time traceability.

Investment in the Future

“As we have seen in our multiple projects incorporating this technology, telescopic conveyors not only meet current logistics needs but also allow companies to adapt to future demands. Their flexibility and adaptability provide an easily scalable solution that not only reduces costs but also improves competitiveness, allowing companies to respond quickly to today’s ever-changing market,” stated MIM Patchwork Service.

In short, in a world where speed, precision, and sustainability are essential, telescopic conveyors are presented as a strategic tool for optimizing the supply chain, constantly adapting to technological advances and industry demands.

Don’t let your logistics fall behind. Telescopic conveyors are the solution your company needs to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Contact our team and find out how we can help you integrate this technology into your business.