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Tips for investing in sortation chutes

Sortation chutes can be costly. As such, it’s important to ensure you’ve carefully assessed the requirements of your chutes before making investments.

Disclaimer: This text was originally written in English and translated using AI.

Article summary

Sortation chutes are a significant investment, making it essential for CEP companies to clearly define their operational requirements before selecting a chute solution.
Over‑specifying chute performance—such as insisting on extremely gentle handling—can lead to unnecessarily high costs when a simpler solution may meet the actual needs.
The core recommendation is to balance handling expectations with budget by carefully assessing what the system truly requires rather than aiming for the most advanced option.
A well‑matched chute solution improves overall sortation efficiency and avoids paying for capabilities that add limited operational value.

By BEUMER Group

“CEP companies really need to make sure that the requirements they are putting on the chute are correct and that they are not overdoing it,” says Volker Sadowski, System Director at BEUMER Group.

“Sometimes we see customers wanting chutes that are gentle in handling items, but then end up with a system that is too expensive. Another solution may not be so gentle, but it might be gentle enough for your requirements,” Sadowski says.

The main takeaway here is that finding the right chute solution for your sortation system means firstly giving careful consideration to your individual requirements and needs.