Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator Review: Features and Uses of the High-Volume Parcel Singulator
Updated: 7 days ago
The Fives LPS-70A turns a jumble of parcels into a neat single line ready for scanning and sorting. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Sorters need parcels one at a time, but trucks deliver them in heaps. The LPS-70A solves this without manual work: skewed rollers, friction belts and slides spread the flow, a side-by-side eliminator removes parcels travelling abreast and sends them round again on a recirculation loop, which also absorbs surges. It accepts bulk flow from several infeeds in any orientation and needs less accumulation conveyor than merge systems. Fives gives no throughput figure on the page, and its pages use both LPS-70 and LPS-70A.
Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator at a Glance
Function: Bulk to single-file singulation
Mechanism: Skewed rollers, friction belts, slides
Eliminator: Side-by-side eliminator
Recirculation: Returns extras to the infeed; buffers surges
Infeeds: Multiple, any orientation
Price: on request
Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator |
Manufacturer | Fives Group |
Function | Bulk to single-file singulation |
Mechanism | Skewed rollers, friction belts, slides |
Eliminator | Side-by-side eliminator |
Recirculation | Returns extras to the infeed; buffers surges |
Infeeds | Multiple, any orientation |
Footprint | Less accumulation conveyor than merges |
Throughput and parcel limits are not stated. The page uses both LPS-70 and LPS-70A names.
Design and Build Quality
A simpler control system than conventional merge systems and fewer jams, according to Fives.
Software and Integration
Flow Control
Manages singulation without manual intervention.
Downstream Feeding
Prepares gaps for scanning and sortation.
Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator Applications and Use Cases
Parcel Hubs
Feeding sorters.
Postal Facilities
High-volume mail.
Scanning and Dimensioning
Single-file preparation.
Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator Price and Value
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Fives Group Company Profile: History, Ownership, Business Areas and Figures.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Fully automatic
Multiple infeeds
Surge buffering
Compact
Cons
No throughput figure
Naming inconsistent on the page
No published price
Who Should Buy the Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator?
It fits parcel and postal facilities feeding automated sorters.
Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator FAQ
How much does the Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator cost?
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives LPS-70A Linear Parcel Singulator; it is quoted on request.
What is the Fives LPS-70A?
A linear parcel singulator.
What does a singulator do?
Turns bulk parcel flow into a single file.
Does it need operators?
No, singulation is fully automated.
What happens to parcels side by side?
They are recirculated to the infeed.
Can it accept several infeeds?
Yes.
Does Fives publish its throughput?
Not on the product page.
Where is it used?
Parcel and postal facilities.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
