Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter Review: Specs and Uses of the 6,000 Parcels per Hour Wheel Diverter

The Fives Swiveler uses rows of swivelling wheels to steer parcels onto side lines. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.

Quick Verdict

Wheel diverters are a cost-effective step up from manual sorting. The Swiveler diverts or merges up to 6,000 parcels per hour, including small items, on lines up to 1,260 mm wide, and handles cartons, flats and polybags up to 50 kg while keeping them aligned. It runs in both directions, so the same unit can serve inbound and outbound sorting, and each unit has its own PLC, which simplifies retrofits into existing conveyor lines. Fives offers several swiveler types for different rates.

Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter at a Glance

• Throughput: Up to 6,000 parcels per hour

• Max item weight: 50 kg

• Max line width: 1,260 mm

• Speed: Variable

• Direction: Bidirectional

• Price: on request

Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter Technical Specifications

The table below lists what the manufacturer states.

Specification	Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter
Manufacturer	Fives Group
Throughput	Up to 6,000 parcels per hour
Max item weight	50 kg
Max line width	1,260 mm
Speed	Variable
Direction	Bidirectional
Items	Cartons, flats, polybags
Control	Embedded PLC per unit

Design and Build Quality

Swivelling wheels turn items while keeping them aligned; layouts adapt to building constraints.

Software and Integration

Embedded PLC

Each unit controls itself, easing integration.

Scalability

Add units as volume grows.

Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter Applications and Use Cases

Courier Depots

Inbound and outbound sorting.

Postal Logistics

Mixed items.

E-Commerce Centres

Medium-throughput sorting.

Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter Price and Value

Fives does not publish a price for the Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter; 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

• Up to 6,000 per hour

• Bidirectional

• Low cost

• Easy retrofit

Cons

• Lower rate than loop sorters

• Item limit 50 kg

• No published price

Who Should Buy the Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter?

It fits depots that need medium-throughput sorting at moderate cost.

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Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter FAQ

How much does the Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter cost?

Fives does not publish a price for the Fives Swiveler Wheel Diverter; it is quoted on request.

What is the Fives Swiveler?

A swivel wheel diverter for sorting.

What throughput does it reach?

Up to 6,000 parcels per hour.

What is the weight limit?

50 kg.

How wide can the line be?

Up to 1,260 mm.

Can it work in both directions?

Yes.

Does it need a central controller?

Each unit has its own PLC.

What items can it handle?

Cartons, flats and polybags.

Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.