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The Short Answer
A sortation system is configured to demand and has no fixed price. Cost is driven mainly by throughput, chute count, number of induction stations, induction mode (manual/auto), site modification and system integration. Rather than fixating on unit price, model ROI against your labor structure.
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6 Factors That Drive Price
Quote differences for similar equipment come mainly from these six points:
- Throughput: higher target pcs/h means larger scale and investment.
- Chute count:more destinations/flows means more chutes and higher cost.
- Induction station count: configured to incoming flow, capacity and work organization; station counts and associated identification units affect investment.
- Induction mode: fully automatic induction is more complex and higher priced than manual.
- Site modification: height, load, flow and power upgrades all add to total investment.
- System integration: depth of WMS/ERP/MES and conveyor integration affects implementation cost.
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Estimate a Budget From Site Parameters
Before requesting a quote, narrow the budget range with these steps:
- Define average and peak volume to choose between 3D Sorter and 3D Sorter M.
- Count destinations and flows to estimate chutes; evaluate 3D Sorter X when a standard 3D Sorter requires additional chutes.
- Decide induction and loading mode (manual or auto), affecting automation level and cost.
- Review site conditions and system interfaces, reserving budget for modification and integration.
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What to Prepare Before a Quote
For an accurate quote, prepare: warehouse area and usable zone, average/peak volume, parcel size and weight range, barcode/RFID recognition, number of main destinations, and system interfaces such as WMS/ERP/MES. Tegene can then size the equipment and model efficiency gains and ROI.