Ocado Combine+Separate Machine Review: Specs and Uses of the In-Grid Order Buffering Machine
Updated: 7 days ago
The Ocado Combine+Separate machine lets picked orders be stored inside the Ocado grid until dispatch. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Combine+Separate nests delivery totes, cardboard totes or RPCs inside storage bins and removes them again, so finished orders can wait in the grid rather than on separate buffers or conveyors. Warehouse execution software sequences pre-picking, buffering and dispatch by route. It handles up to 175 bin presentations per hour with uptime above 99%, takes containers up to 600 x 400 x 340 mm through interchangeable manipulators, and measures 5.5 x 2 x 2.1 m at 1,500 kg, drawing 4.2 kW. It runs from +2 to +28 °C.
Ocado Combine+Separate Machine at a Glance
Throughput: 175 bins/h
Max container: 600 x 400 x 340 mm
Uptime: 99%+
Weight: 1,500 kg
Power: 4.2 kW
Price: on request
Ocado Combine+Separate Machine Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Ocado Combine+Separate Machine |
Manufacturer | Ocado Group |
Throughput | Up to 175 bin presentations/h |
Uptime | Above 99% |
Containers | Plastic and cardboard totes, RPCs |
Max container size | 600 x 400 x 340 mm |
Dimensions | 5.5 x 2 x 2.1 m |
Weight | 1,500 kg |
Power | 4.2 kW nominal |
Operating temperature | +2 to +28 °C |
Certifications | CE, NRTL, seismic compliant |
Design and Build Quality
Electro-mechanical bin manipulators and internal conveyors in a compact frame next to the grid.
Software and Integration
Warehouse Execution Software
Sequences buffering and dispatch.
Interchangeable Manipulators
Different container types.
Ocado Combine+Separate Machine Applications and Use Cases
Order Buffering
Holding picked orders in the grid.
Route Sequencing
Dispatch by delivery route.
RPC Handling
Grocery crates.
Ocado Combine+Separate Machine Price and Value
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Combine+Separate Machine; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Ocado Company Profile: History, Structure, Financials, Technology and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Removes extra buffers
Multiple container types
High uptime
Seismic compliant
Cons
175 bins/h
Ocado grid only
No published price
Who Should Buy the Ocado Combine+Separate Machine?
It fits Ocado grid operators that need to buffer finished orders before dispatch.
Ocado Combine+Separate Machine FAQ
How much does the Ocado Combine+Separate Machine cost?
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Combine+Separate Machine; it is quoted on request.
What does Combine+Separate do?
Nests delivery containers in grid bins and removes them.
How fast is it?
Up to 175 bin presentations per hour.
What containers can it handle?
Plastic and cardboard totes and RPCs.
What is the max container size?
600 x 400 x 340 mm.
How big is it?
5.5 x 2 x 2.1 m.
What power does it need?
4.2 kW nominal.
Why use it?
To buffer orders in the grid instead of on separate systems.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
