Helps parcel handling measure up
October 1st 2007 Vitronic has announced the
launch of its volumemeasuring
device, Volumec
HS2s, for use in automated
parcel handling
systems.
Conventional
volumisers are
only certified to
operate over
standard belt
conveyors. This
is because the
parcel trays on
sorters (such as a tilt try
sorter) are often shaped or
have a lip, which confuses
the measuring software.
Where multiple belt
conveyors feed a sorter, each requires its own volumiser
unit, which can be
expensive. Volumec HS2s'
intelligent
software identifies the
type of tray on the sorter,
differentiates it from the
parcel and correctly
determines each item's
volume. It is certified for use
over sorters. A single unit will
serve multiple incoming belt
conveyors, bringing
significant cost savings
and simplifying
maintenance. Volumec
HS2s uses lasers to
measure the height,
width and length of
goods in an automated
parcel handling system
at speeds of up to 2.5 m/s.
Using this data, it calculates
the volume of each item and
the smallest cube that will
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