Sortation Equipment
High-speed sortation zones come with serious risks. Collisions, entrapment and unplanned stops can harm operators, damage equipment and bring material flow to a halt. Axelent’s modular systems protect people, keep flow predictable and support compliance.
A sortation system combines specialized equipment, each creating specific risks that need to be controlled.
Key components and risk areas:
Conveyors and sorting systems
Conveyors and sorting systems operating at high speed can cause collisions, entrapment and unsafe access if left unprotected. Axelent’s modular guarding and access controls minimise these risks without slowing operations.
Sorters
Shoe sorters, tilt-tray sorters, and pushers expose workers to moving parts. We enclose and guard these zones to prevent contact and ensure compliance.
Sensors & scanners
Sensors and scanners are essential for product identification but are often located close to moving equipment. Our solutions safeguard these zones while maintaining visibility and uninterrupted flow.
Robotic arms & pickers
Operate with high speed and force, requiring fencing, impact protection and clearly defined access points for safe maintenance.
Keeping operators and systems safe
Safety is built into every layer of a well-functioning sortation system. Key risks in these environments include impact zones, crushing points, and hazardous motion near entry/exit areas of machinery.
Our solutions are designed to:
- Prevent access to dangerous zones using fencing and interlocks
- Enable safe maintenance through task-specific zones with zoned restart
- Minimise downtime with clear visual alerts and modular configurations
With Axelent, safety becomes part of your process from day one. It protects people and performance without slowing operations.
Sortation equipment that adapts
Axelent’s sortation safety equipment is fully modular, making it easy to scale, reconfigure or adapt as your warehouse evolves. Whether you're protecting conveyors, integrating robotic sorters, or connecting to palletizing zones, our equipment ensures seamless integration and consistent protection.
Key benefits:
- Compatible with multiple conveyor and sorting technologies
- Fast installation and easy customization
- Designed for high-traffic environments
- Scalable safety as your system grows
Want to see how our intelligent and modular solutions can protect your sortation system?
Standards that guide our equipment design
Axelent safety systems are built to meet current European and US safety requirements, so compliance is part of your process from day one.
Machinery Directive (EU) and EN 619 set the framework for safe conveyors and sortation systems, ensuring that transfer points, picking stations and other high-risk areas are fully protected.
ISO 13857 and ISO 13854 define safety distances and clearance to prevent reach-through hazards and protect against crushing or shearing points, while ISO 14120 specifies how fixed and movable guards should be designed and installed.
In the US, ANSI B11.19 Annex E defines performance requirements for safeguarding, and OSHA 1910.212 covers occupational safety of machinery.
With these standards integrated into every stage, our systems make compliance straightforward and reliable.
For a deeper understanding of the standards and how to apply them, explore our Safety Book, your guide to compliant and safe material flows.
Get in touch with us
Any questions about warehouse automation safety? Do you want to discuss your project or get tailored advice? Our safety specialists are here to guide you every step of the way. Axelent helps you create safety that works in sync with your robotics. Send us your layout and we’ll help you design a solution that protects your people without slowing down the process.
