First to market: Sorting system with Multi-Belt-Switch

How TBL Cargo went from manual to automated carton and polybag sorting with a Multi-Belt-Switch system — the first of its kind on the market for automated polybag sorting.

The challenge

TBL Cargo previously sorted manually. It was time-consuming, resource-intensive and costly to run — and the process carried a high risk of mis-sorting and physical strain on employees. TBL Cargo needed a more efficient and scalable sorting process that could keep pace with growth in its logistics operations.

The solution

We developed and commissioned an automated sorting system with a Multi-Belt-Switch (MBS) — the first solution of its kind on the market. The system is built with hardware and scanning technology from our partners Interroll Group and SICK Sensor Intelligence, supplemented with wearable scanning devices from ProGlove.

Results

MBS for polybags

• Capacity of up to 1,500 polybags an hour
• 75% reduction in staffing
• First solution of its kind on the market

Carton sorting

• Capacity of up to 600 cartons an hour
• 50% reduction in staffing