The Duravant family of operating companies serve the food processing, packaging and material handling segments.
Singulate up to 10,000 Parcels Per Hour
Converting bulk into singulated flow has always been one of the most challenging aspects for feeding automated parcel processing solutions. Historically, there have been two options; either a manual and time consuming approach or a very large footprint automated solution with an extremely high price tag.
To solve this challenge, NPI’s patented Semi-Automated Bulk Singulator is capable of production flows of up to 10,000 PPH and handling a wide array of product types from polybags to boxes. The semi-automated design also allows for the system to be operated with either 1 or 2 operators depending on work flow requirements. The NPI Semi-Automated Bulk Singulator includes a semi-automatic singulation table, independent power control panel, PLC and NPI’s touch screen operator control panel. Additional options include a dumper to discharge gaylords, pallets, or carts. It can be used to feed a single induction lane or split the load between two induction lanes by smart-sensing available space on each lane and directing product flow appropriately.
The Semi-Automated Bulk Singulator can run in a variety of different modes that allow for optimum induction, based on product type. This can include combinations of fast automatic singulation, slow automatic singulation and a manual pull mode. Programmable options on the touch screen operator control panel allow employees to easily switch between modes based on product type to optimize flow.
A Compact Solution for Parcel Singulation
Singulate Up to 10,000 Parcels Per Hour | Compact Design
Dump Multiple Container Types, 4 Different Modes, Utilize with One or Two Operators
Converts a Bulk Amount of Parcels into a Single Stream for Efficient Product Flow
A fast solution for inducting a bulk amount of parcels into singulated flow
Integrate into Existing Warehouse Solutions
A cost efficient solution for a variety of applications
Intelligent Workload Balancing
Operate with One or Two Workers Depending on Your Requirements
Select From Multiple Modes for Singulation Based on Product type
Select from Poly Fast, Poly Slow, Fully Automatic, and Manual
Handles Poly Bags, Flats, Boxes, and Irregular Packages
Providing a single system for sorting multiple product types
Adjustable Belt Speeds Allow for Working at a Preferred Pace
Gives you the choice to singulate parcels at a relaxed and consistent pace, or speed up the process during peak times.
Integrated eStop System for Safety
Stop the system for any safety reason
Cost-Effective Solution with a Small Footprint
Makes efficient use of your valuable floor space with a fast return on investment
Touch Screen Operator Control Panel for Easy and Intuitive Operation
Simple and clear operator interface
Dump Multiple Container Types
Ability to dump carts, multiple sizes of gaylords, or collapsible bins easily and quickly
Patent Pending Pallet Hold Down Kit
An efficient and safe pallet hold down kit designed to hold gaylords in place while tipping parcels on to the singulation table
Physical Package Characteristics
| LENGTH | Min 4” (101mm)/Max 24” (610mm) Greater Capacity Optional |
| WIDTH | Min 4” (101mm)/Max 20” (508mm) |
| HEIGHT | Min 0.197” (5mm)/Max 18” (457mm) Greater Capacity Optional |
| WEIGHT | Min 0.8 oz (23g)/ Max 60 lbs (27.2 kg) |
Power Requirements
| VOLTAGE | 380 – 480 VAC 3PH |
| CURRENT | Depends on Configuration |
| FREQUENCY | 50hz – 60hz |
- Dumper
- Hydraulically operated parcel dumper. Accommodates most pallets, gaylords, carts and containers
- Hopper – Gen3 Semi automated feed conveyor
- Incline conveyor / hopper for de-layering
- Singulation Table
- Right angle conveyor transitions for semi-automatic singulation
- Infeed Conveyor
- Capable of commingling different operational streams of product
Sortable Package Types
| Boxes | Poly Bags | Flats |
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• At position 1, the operator selects mode with control panel to optimize flow
• A dumper at position 2 is used to empty parcels out of a container directly into a hopper at position 3, which then feeds the parcels onto the feeder conveyor at position 4
• Manual: Operators reach into position 5 & 6, then manually puts parcels onto position 7 & 8
• Poly Slow: Positions 5 & 6 automatically inject parcels at low tempo to gaps in positions 7 & 8 prior to operator. No reaching required
• Poly Fast: Positions 5 & 6 automatically inject parcels at high tempo to gaps at positions 7 & 8 prior to operator. No reaching required
• Fully Automatic: Position 5 continuously inject packages to position 7. No reaching required
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