Sliding shoe sorter

The sorted material is not discharged by gravity, but by means of sliding shoes that are guided between the plates of an apron conveyor. Speeds (of the apron conveyor) of up to approx. 3 m/s and outputs of up to approx. 15,000 items/h are achieved. The S. is suitable for articles with a smooth, solid base (cartons, containers, blisters, etc.). Cf. support shoe sorter. Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML