A Swing Wheel Sorter is a material handling device used in logistics, warehouses, and distribution centers for sorting and diverting packages, parcels, or products based on specific criteria. It features a series of wheels or rollers mounted on a pivoting mechanism that can swing to direct items onto different conveyor lines or destinations.

Application Industries:

E-commerce & Retail:
- High-volume sorting for online orders, helping to quickly direct products to packing or shipping areas.
- Automated sorting based on delivery destination or customer order specifications.
Logistics & Warehousing:
- Sorts packages and shipments in large distribution centers, reducing manual handling and improving throughput.
- Helps in the separation of products based on size, weight, or destination for efficient dispatch.
Postal & Courier Services:
- Used for sorting letters, parcels, and packages by postal code or delivery route, improving the efficiency of postal operations.
Food & Beverage:
- Handles packaged products such as bottles, cans, or boxes, sorting them based on production line requirements or packaging types.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare:
- Used in distribution centers to sort medical supplies, pharmaceutical products, and healthcare equipment.
Apparel & Fashion:
- Helps in sorting clothing items based on size, style, or order specifications in fashion warehouses and distribution centers.

Specification	Details
Throughput Capacity	5,000 – 15,000 items per hour
Item Size Range	100mm to 1,200mm (length)
Weight Capacity	Up to 50 kg per item
Sorting Mechanism	Pivoting swing wheels for multi-directional sorting (left, right, straight)
Conveyor Belt Width	400mm to 1,200mm
Belt Speed	1.5 to 3 m/s
Sorting Accuracy	Up to 99.9% accuracy
Detection Systems	Barcode readers, RFID scanners, Vision systems
Frame Material	Stainless steel or powder-coated steel
Wheel Material	High-density polyurethane or rubber
Integration & Controls	Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Power Requirements	380V/50Hz or 440V/60Hz, 5 to 10 kW
System Length	5 meters to 30+ meters
Operating Noise Level	Below 70 dB
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Humidity Range	10% – 95% relative humidity
Safety Features	Emergency stop, protective barriers, sensor-based monitoring for jams/overloads
Optional Features	Dynamic weighing, Dimensioning systems, Custom chute design, Modular expansion
Applications	E-commerce, Postal services, Logistics, Food & Beverage sorting

Technical Features of Balance Wheel Sorting Machine:

High Sorting Speed:
- Capable of processing hundreds or thousands of items per hour, making it ideal for high-throughput environments.
Precision Sorting:
- Equipped with sensors and scanners (e.g., barcode or RFID readers) to accurately sort items based on predefined criteria like size, weight, or barcode information.
Compact Design:
- Often has a smaller footprint compared to other sorting systems, which makes it suitable for facilities with limited space.
Multi-Directional Sorting:
- Swing Wheel Sorters can pivot and adjust their angles, allowing products to be diverted in multiple directions, enabling flexible and multi-lane sorting.
Low Maintenance:
- Typically designed with few moving parts, leading to lower wear and tear and reduced maintenance needs compared to more complex sorting systems.
Energy Efficient:
- Designed to be energy efficient, with automated control systems that minimize power consumption during operation.
Scalability:
- Can be integrated into larger conveyor systems and adapted to different sorting requirements, allowing easy scalability as the business grows.
Modular System:
- Often constructed in modular units, enabling easy expansion or reconfiguration to meet changing needs in sorting capacities.
Customization:
- Can be customized to handle specific types of products or packaging materials, ensuring maximum efficiency for unique industry needs.
Smooth Handling:
- Gentle handling mechanisms that prevent damage to fragile items during the sorting process, especially useful in industries like electronics and pharmaceuticals.