It sounds like a relaxation therapy, but it actually has ergonomic advantages. "SmartDrop"bags, specially developed for the SSI Carrier pocket sorter, enable automatic unloading of goods above workstations along the overhead conveyor system, reducing manual intervention to a minimum.
The pocket sorter achieves a higher level of automation with the overhead conveyor module. The result: more efficient processes, shorter throughput times, and a noticeable reduction in workload for employees.
Once the SmartDrop bag arrives at the correct destination station, it is opened by the automatic unloading device and the item is conveyed to the workstation. There, the items are manually scanned again, packed, and prepared for shipping. Simultaneously, the SmartDrop bag moves on to the next closing station, where it is instantly sealed and thus ready to receive the next item.
Improved ergonomics
Automatic unloading not only improves processes but also ergonomics at the shipping workstation: Employees work facing directly forward, without needing to make large turning movements. The item arrives at the shipping table for further processing and can slide directly into a shipping carton. Wooden contact elements and the clearly arranged layout of the workstation contribute to a pleasant working environment.
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There is only one control button for confirming an item. The generous storage space under the table offers room – for example, for individually required packaging materials.
According to the supplier, this isan economical solution that minimizes the number of manual product touches, significantly reduces the workload for employees, and increases throughput. For companies seeking a further level of automation, SSI Schäfer also offers a robotic solution for the automatic loading of bags.
