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Rapistan Systems: Sorting conveyor

Sorting more than 41ꯠ items/hr, the QuadSorter™ from Rapistan (Grand Rapids, MI) features crossbelts that are divided into 4 cells. Each cell is a mini-belt conveyor that can operate independently or in sync with adjacent cells.

Rapistan Systems
Feb 28, 2002
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The sorter uses multiple “induction” areas and, to eliminate the need for presorting, it automatically transfers small products between cells to achieve optimum space efficiency.

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