MANUAL BIN SORTER AND AUTOMATIC BIN SORTER The Elsag Manual Bin Sorter (MBS) and the Automatic Bin Sorter (ABS) are the Elsag multi-tier bin Letter Sorting Machines. Elsag has been developing sorting systems with very high levels of automation since the 1980s and now leads the field in the design of completely automatic sorting systems. While the MBS requires manual sweeping, the ABS automatically sweeps, wraps and labels letter bundles, with no need for human intervention. Ergonomic principles have been applied to the design of both machines, to provide simple loading of mail pieces and facilitate operation/control. These features, along with high processing rates and efficient sweeping, reduce the total amount of time required to complete the sorting process. In brief, these products are specifically designed to operate in postal facilities where quality and prompt delivery are the keys to improving service. The MBS and ABS complete Elsag's range of letter mail sorting products, flanking the single tier stacker units and the BIPIANO (two tier stackers letter sorter). THE BIN SORTERS AND THE ELSAG LETTER SORTING SYSTEM SISC (Coding Services Integrated System) and Value Added Service Systems (Coding Directories Management System, Sorting Plan Management System, Production Planning and Monitoring System, Service Quality Measurement System, Indicia Management System). DIFFERENT BIN SHAPES FOR MBS AND ABS In manual MBS, to optimize sweeping operations, bins are designed to provide top quality letter stacking and best ergonomic grasp for operators. In automatic ABS, bins are designed to optimize the grasp of robot pliers. Furthermore, to reduce footprint, bins are distributed over 10 tiers. MANUAL BIN SORTER (MBS) In manual MBSs, to optimize sweeping operations, bins are designed to provide letter stacking to the highest standards and the best possible grip for operators. AUTOMATIC BIN SORTER (ABS) The bin design for automatic ABS machines optimizes the grip of robot pliers, as well as being distributed over 10 tiers to reduce footprint. MODERN ROBOT TECHNOLOGY, A PLUS FOR ABS Elsag Letter Sorting Machines can be configured with any combination of single tier stackers, two tier stackers, manual sweeping bins and automatic sweeping bins. Any configuration of Letter Sorting Machine can be: integrated by Buffer modules with other Letter Systems; connected through standard interfaces with Elsag's In the ABS, a sweeping subsystem performs fully automatic bundle sweeping and wrapping. In case of final sweeping at the end of a processing shift, all the robots operate simultaneously to sweep the machine very rapidly. Each bundle arrives from the bundle conveyor system and is automatically wrapped, labelled and finally dumped into suitable containers or carts. MBS Key Features and benefits Low Investment: the machine performs its core sorting task to the highest quality standards. All other activities, like bundle wrapping and labelling, may be performed manually to reduce investment costs. Simplicity: letter bundles are swept from the machine and may be wrapped or bundled and stored in trays or bags. The MBS and manual mail sorting processes are alike, thus minimizing the impact of automation in the field. MBS bins: best ergonomic grasp for operators ABS bins: optimized grasp for robot pliers ABS Key Features and benefits Compact footprint: human operators are unable to manage 10 tiers of bins. Robots, however, can easily reach any height, providing a very compact footprint. Each sorting module hosts 20 bins in only 930mm of linear footprint. High sorting flexibility: automatic sweeping under machine Control System management allows the active sortplans to be modified dynamically according to incoming mail flows. Reduced Operating Costs: robotized sweeping and automatic bundling allow operating staff levels to be reduced significantly, with the entire process requiring manual intervention only for feeding. High Quality of Service: the elimination of manual sweeping and bundling not only reduces direct operating costs, but also significantly reduces sorting errors. Reduced Cycle Time: only 10 minutes are required to sweep 200 bins. As a result operators are not stressed to rush cut off times, while multiple sort-plans may also be run on the machine without significantly affecting productivity. General Information MBS ABS Maximum number of bins 600 bins 300 bins Modularity (number of bins per module) 20 bins 20 bins Number of tiers 5 tiers 10 tiers length: 1180 mm length: 930 mm width: 760 mm width: 2062 mm heigth: 2000 mm heigth: 2725 mm Module Footprint Feeder capacity basic: 1400 mm (expandable) Stacker capacity 500 mm Bin capacity 105 mm 80 mm length: 135 mm - 245 mm Acceptable range of mail heigth: 85 mm - 167 mm thikness: 0.15 mm - 6 mm weigth: up to 100 g Mechanical delay line Automatic wrapping 12 seconds (expandable) Performances Nominal Throughput up to 50.000 pph Availability > 98% Nominal Bundle Conveyor Throughput N.A. Final sweeping time N.A. Technical Noise level < 70 dB(A) Conformity of the equipment CE Elsag Datamat S.p.A. - Via Puccini 2 - 16154 Genova - Tel. +39 010 658 21 - Fax +39 6582898 Via Laurentina 760 - 00143 Roma - Tel. +39 06 50271 - Fax + 39 06 50511407 International Sales - Point of Contact - Tel +39 0106582215 - Fax +39 0106512329 – E-mail: getinfo@elsagdatamat.com up to 1.200 pph 10 min (configuration with 200 bins)