Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator Review: Features and Uses of the 99% Accurate Parcel Singulator
Updated: 7 days ago
The Fives SOLI-XK2 is a parcel singulator built for mixed e-commerce streams of boxes and bags. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The SOLI-XK2 handles mixed streams of boxes and large nylon bags full of polybags and packets, and turns them into single file with over 99% singulation and gapping accuracy. Fives removed half the rollers of the previous design and added low-friction composite glide plates, which run quieter and shed less debris onto drives. Non-conforming parcels recirculate until singulated, and the patented PowerFill system turns existing collection conveyors into a buffer that feeds only what downstream can handle. Hundreds of Fives singulators are in service. No throughput figure is given.
Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator at a Glance
Singulation accuracy: Over 99%
Gapping accuracy: Over 99%
Rollers: Half of the previous design
Glide plates: Low-friction composite
Recirculation: Returns non-conforming parcels
Price: on request
Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator |
Manufacturer | Fives Group |
Singulation accuracy | Over 99% |
Gapping accuracy | Over 99% |
Rollers | Half of the previous design |
Glide plates | Low-friction composite |
Recirculation | Returns non-conforming parcels |
Flow management | PowerFill 2D, patented |
Throughput is described as industry-leading without a number.
Design and Build Quality
Fewer rollers and composite plates cut noise and maintenance.
Software and Integration
PowerFill 2D
Uses collection conveyors as a buffer and meters flow downstream.
Eliminator
Multi-stage side-by-side eliminator and stripper.
Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator Applications and Use Cases
E-Commerce Distribution
Mixed boxes and bags.
Sorter Induction
Preparing parcels for sortation.
Volume Surges
Buffering peaks.
Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator Price and Value
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives SOLI-XK2 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
Over 99% accuracy
Handles bags and boxes
Lower maintenance
Surge buffering
Cons
No throughput figure
Large footprint
No published price
Who Should Buy the Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator?
It fits distribution centres with growing mixed e-commerce volumes.
Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator FAQ
How much does the Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator cost?
Fives does not publish a price for the Fives SOLI-XK2 Parcel Singulator; it is quoted on request.
What is the Fives SOLI-XK2?
A parcel singulator.
How accurate is it?
Over 99% singulation and gapping accuracy.
What items can it handle?
Boxes and large bags of polybags and packets.
What is PowerFill?
A patented flow management system that buffers and meters parcels.
What changed from the previous design?
Half the rollers were removed and composite glide plates added.
Does it recirculate parcels?
Yes, until they are singulated or removed.
Does Fives publish throughput?
No number is given.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
