March 2019

Hytrol Engineers help select the correct sortation based on Performance and Cost requirements Hytrol Engineer Chris Bullard spent some time organizing an article to help prospective customers understand the differences between the various sortation options available.  From less than 20 cases per minute to over 100 cases per minute, Hytrol has the solutions.   Chris\’s article is available in the link below.  Contact the System in Motion local office to review your specific needs.https://blog.hytrol.com/selecting-a-sortation-conveyor

An Ergonomic Solution for Manual Case Handling   Last year a customer engaged us to help find a solution that would eliminate back injuries.  Operators need to move boxes between lines or to a Pallet Build area.  The boxes are 16” x 22” and weight 45 pounds.  Charlie Ensminger from out Missouri office was able to provide a few options to choose from.  The customer approved the use of a Gorbel Crane system with a custom vacuum lifter.  The rotation of the jib crane and 10’ long arm allowed one crane / lifter head to complete the solution for all of the customer’s needs.   Contact us for your custom Ergonomic Solution today!

Enhance the Ship Process with Automated Print and Apply   In a recent project, Systems in Motion integrated with the customer\’s WMS to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the labeling process.  Many Distribution Centers are requiring the label size and placement with rigid standards.  We have provided systems with both label placement verification and label data verification.  This solution results in almost 100% label accuracy.  We work in tandem with the customer\’s QC requirement and  WMS information to significantly increase the efficiency over the older manual process.  This specific process also required no Compressed air.  Contact us today for your custom Print and Apply Solution.