Automated Sorting Solution

FE Technologies’ Automated Sorting Solution offers libraries an efficient new way of automating the library returns process, drastically reducing manual handling required by staff, whilst improving the patron returns experience.

SorterFE Technologies offers two types of Automated Sorting Solutions:

  1. The Modular Automatic Sorter - Using a "lego" based modular system allowing libraries to construct virtually any sorting solution
  2. The All in One Sorter - An economical package-based sorter that can be expanded by adding modules from the modular family

Offering optimal customer friendliness and logistics in a RFID library environment, the FE technologies Automatic Sorting System consists of a Patron Return Unit, Transportation and Sorting module, Staff Return Unit and Book Lift.  Click here for a brochure including specifications.

The installation of an automatic Sorting System facilitates fast operation when returning items – it immediately checks in items and sorts them to a pre-determined bin or trolley, and are back on the shelf ready for circulation.  The Sorter puts a stop to waiting times and queues, and the library’s LMS is always instantly up-to-date, reducing patron visits to the circulation desk.

 The FE Technologies Automatic Sorting Solution offers the following advantages to libraries:

  • A truly automatic solution - requiring no intervention by staff
  • One-floor and multi-floor solutions
  • Decentralized logic - no limitation concerning the number of modules or sorting channels
  • Transportation and sorting is done using thin belts and elevating rollers meaning items are treated gently and without lateral force
  • In order to fill up the collection bins the most optimal way, the sorting position is varied from item to item
  • Completely modular meaning a rebuild  or redesign is always possible
  • rerouting functions can be defined in the case that collecting bins are full or not present
  • An outstanding range of monitoring and reporting tools is available

Why choose an FE Technologies Automatic Sorter?