What are the applications of small single-layer grid groove in the logistics industry
In the logistics industry, a single-layer grid chute for small items (referred to as a "single-layer chute") is a core equipment that relies on gravity to achieve "unpowered conveying+correct sorting" of small goods. It is mainly used in the sorting, transportation, and temporary storage of small packages, especially suitable for logistics scenarios such as e-commerce, express delivery, community
In the logistics industry, a single-layer grid chute for small items (referred to as a "single-layer chute") is a core equipment that relies on gravity to achieve "unpowered conveying+correct sorting" of small goods. It is mainly used in the sorting, transportation, and temporary storage of small packages, especially suitable for logistics scenarios such as e-commerce, express delivery, community group buying, etc., mainly for small items (such as clothing, 3C accessories, daily necessities, documents, etc., usually with a single weight of less than 5kg and a volume of less than 0.01m 3). Its application scenarios can be broken down into the following categories based on "sorting process nodes" and "specific functions":
1、 Core application scenario: "End of line sorting" in express delivery/e-commerce
This is the most mainstream application scenario for single-layer grid chutes, mainly used for sorting in regional centers, transfer stations, or branches, classifying mixed packages by destination (such as region, branch, community, recipient), and preparing for end of pipe delivery.
1. "Arrival sorting" at express delivery outlets
After the express transfer center transports large area packages (such as "Beijing → Shanghai") to various district and county branches in Shanghai, the branches will complete the subdivision sorting of "district and county → street/community" through a single-layer grid chute:
Each "grid mouth" of the chute corresponds to an end delivery area (such as "Pudong Zhangjiang Area" and "Xuhui Xujiahui Area");
After scanning the package label and confirming the destination, the operator places the package into the entrance of the corresponding compartment;
The package slides down the chute by gravity and falls into the "collection bag/cage car" below the compartment. After sorting, it is directly loaded and delivered by the delivery personnel.
2. "Order Sorting" in E-commerce Warehouses
In e-commerce promotions (such as Double 11) or daily order processing, single-layer grid chutes are used for "centralized classification of multiple order small items":
Gekou can be divided by "delivery area" (such as "Jiangsu Zhejiang Shanghai Anhui" and "Beijing Tianjin Hebei") or "order type" (such as "next day delivery order" and "ordinary express delivery order");
After the warehouse picker picks up small items from multiple orders (such as lipstick, headphones, socks), they are placed in the corresponding compartments according to the destination of the order. After the package slides down, it is centrally packaged and directly connected to the courier for collection, reducing manual secondary handling.
2、 Key application scenario: "Transfer diversion" link in logistics hubs
In large logistics hubs such as SF Express and JD Asia One, single-layer grid chutes are used for "fast diversion" of cross regional packages, connecting "trunk transportation → branch transportation" to avoid package backlog.
Scenario characteristics: The hub processes hundreds of thousands of small packages daily and needs to complete the sorting of "inbound packages → corresponding outbound branches" in a short period of time (such as 2-4 hours);
Application method: The chute grid corresponds to the "outbound branch line destination" (such as "hub → Guangzhou branch line" and "hub → Chengdu branch line"). The package is transported to the chute entrance by a conveyor belt, and manually or automatically guided into the corresponding grid (such as scanning code recognition and pushing board). After sliding down, it directly falls into the cage car/container of the branch line transportation without additional handling, improving transit efficiency.
3、 Extended application scenario: the "temporary storage and pickup" process at the end of the network
With the popularization of community group buying and post station pickup models, single-layer grid chutes have also been used for "package storage and convenient pickup" at end outlets, replacing traditional "shelf stacking" and reducing search time during pickup.
1. Community post station/express locker auxiliary temporary storage
For packages with small volume and large quantity (such as documents and small accessories), the courier station will assign each slot number (such as "1-01" and "1-02") to the single-layer slot chute and bind it with the pickup code;
After the package arrives at the store, the operator places the package into the corresponding numbered slot, and the system automatically sends the recipient a "slot number+pickup code";
After the recipient arrives at the store, they can directly find the package according to the tag number, enter the pickup code to retrieve it, without the need for staff assistance, improving the efficiency of pickup.
2. Sorting of "group leader self pickup" in community group buying
In community group buying, the group leader needs to sort the mixed products (such as vegetables, fruits, and daily necessities) sent by the platform according to the "group member order":
Each compartment of the single-layer groove corresponds to a member, and the leader places the member's merchandise (such as "2 pounds of apples from Zhang San+1 tissue paper") into the corresponding compartment;
After the members arrive at the store, they directly take the goods from their own compartments to avoid confusion and reduce the sorting and verification time of the group leader.
4、 Application Advantage: Adapting to the Core Value of Small Item Logistics
The reason why single-layer grid groove is widely used in small item logistics is that it fits the characteristics of "light, small, and many" of small goods, and has the following advantages:
Energy saving without power: relying on gravity conveying, without the need for power equipment such as motors and conveyor belts, reducing energy consumption and equipment maintenance costs;
High space utilization: can be designed as a "multi-layer overlay" (although called a "single-layer grid", the overall equipment can be arranged in multiple layers), utilizing space vertically, suitable for "small area high turnover" scenarios such as network points and warehouses;
High sorting efficiency: The downward path of packages is fixed, with no risk of jamming. A single operator can process 300-500 packages per hour, far exceeding manual stacking and sorting;
Low cost and easy maintenance: The material is mostly made of wear-resistant plastics such as ABS and PVC, with low processing costs. Daily cleaning of dust and foreign objects in the chute is only necessary, making maintenance easy.
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