Required throughput
Base the figure on your peak-hour volume, not the daily average; the sorter has to cover the busiest hour.
Rotonix
Rotonix designs, manufactures and installs goods and parcel sorters and sorting systems for postal, logistics, distribution and e-commerce operations — from choosing the right sorter type to build, commissioning and support.
Every sorter is engineered for a specific parcel profile, throughput and layout — browse the six core Rotonix sorters and their technical specifications.
Capacity, parcel weight and primary use of the four most common sorter types side by side, so the first shortlist takes minutes.
| Sorter type | Capacity | Parcel weight | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossbelt Sorter | 10000+ per hour | 80 kg | Large processing centers |
| Tilt Tray Sorter | 8000+ per hour | 35 kg | Postal & e-commerce |
| Zigzag Parcel Sorter | 3000 per hour | 30 kg | Postal hubs |
| Swing Arm Sorter | 2500+ per hour | 20 kg | Smaller centers |
Capacity and weight come from each product's published specifications; final figures for a project are set after reviewing parcel profile, throughput and site layout.
Five criteria to settle before picking a sorter type — the same ones we review with your team in the technical session.
Base the figure on your peak-hour volume, not the daily average; the sorter has to cover the busiest hour.
Weight, dimensions, shape and fragility decide which conveying and discharge mechanism fits.
How many outputs you need today — and how many you may add later — sets the difference between loop and linear sorters.
Line path, induction and discharge points and turning radius must fit the hall you have; in tight spaces a compact design is decisive.
Settle the WMS/WCS connection, barcode scanning and traceability, and the staffing level per shift from the start.
When processing volume outgrows manual sorting, or errors and order preparation times spike at peak, automated sorting becomes an operational necessity.
Cross-belt sorters handle heavier loads and higher throughput with independent carriers; tilt-tray sorters discharge gently by gravity and suit mixed, fragile parcels.
Yes. The control layer connects to WMS, WCS and order systems through standard interfaces.
Rotonix sorters are modular by design; on many models the number of outputs and the overall capacity can grow without redesigning the whole line.
Once your parcel data and throughput figures are in, we provide a technical proposal and an initial layout; exact timing depends on project size and integration scope.
Final pricing depends on throughput, number of exits, site layout and the level of software integration. After a site visit or online review, we provide a transparent quotation covering equipment, installation and commissioning.
In comparable projects, payback has typically been 12 to 24 months; the exact figure depends on your processing volume, current automation level and labor costs.
Don't let sorting errors or product damage undermine your productivity. Get in touch with the Rotonix team today.
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