Cross Belt Sorter: high-speed, high-accuracy sorting

The Cross Belt Sorter is a high-capacity automatic sortation system, designed to fully automate sorting in parcel, courier, e-commerce and distribution center operations. It reaches speeds of up to 3 m/s with accuracy levels close to 99.99%.

Cross-belt sorter loop in a parcel facility: carriers with cross belts carry boxes of various sizes

How does a cross belt sorter work?

Its "continuous train" technology of carriers with high-grip belts allows smooth, controlled handling of each parcel, even on curves and elevation changes, preventing slipping or tipping. Each carrier transports one parcel and discharges it sideways at its assigned destination.

Key features

  • Speed and accuracy: up to 3 m/s with accuracy close to 99.99%.

  • Wide range of formats: from small envelopes to large, heavy parcels.

  • Modular design: it adapts to almost any building footprint and grows by adding induction lines and discharge destinations.

  • High availability and low energy consumption: thanks to redundant components and simplified maintenance.

  • up to 3 m/s Sorting speed
  • close to 99.99% Sorting accuracy

Benefits · Impact on your operation

Higher sortation throughput, fewer destination errors, less reliance on labor for repetitive tasks and a scalable layout that grows with your operation.

Ideal applications

Parcel and courier, e-commerce and marketplace, postal, and distribution centers with high volumes and multiple destinations.

Frequently asked questions

How fast does a cross belt sorter run?
Up to 3 m/s, with sorting accuracy close to 99.99%.
What types of products does it sort?
From small envelopes to large, heavy parcels, thanks to its carrier technology with high-grip belts.

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