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title: "Sorting Mechanism"
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# Industrial Specification: Sorting Mechanism

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical or automated system within the Infeed and Sorting Module that separates, directs, or classifies items based on predetermined criteria such as size, shape, weight, color, or orientation.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.5 m/s linear velocity, 15-60 items/second throughput, 0.1-5.0 kg item mass**. Failure boundary: **Belt tension exceeds 450 N, bearing temperature surpasses 85°C, motor current exceeds 125% rated load for &gt;30 seconds**, Mechanism: **Belt-slip-induced misalignment due to coefficient of friction dropping below 0.3, bearing seizure from lubricant breakdown at 90°C, motor winding insulation failure at 155°C thermal class limit**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **L10 Bearing Life & Fatigue Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $L_{10} = (\frac{C}{P})^p$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts mechanical lifecycle before component fatigue.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| C | Dynamic Load Rating | Engineering Constant |
| P | Equivalent Dynamic Load | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Photoelectric sensor misalignment exceeding 0.5° angular deviation | 8 | False positive/negative detection causing mis-sorting at 12% error rate | Rigid aluminum mounting bracket with 0.1° angular tolerance and daily auto-calibration routine |
| AC servo motor encoder signal loss due to EMI exceeding 85 dBμV/m at 10 MHz | 8 | Positional accuracy degradation to ±3 mm from required ±0.5 mm | Shielded encoder cables with 360° braided coverage and ferrite chokes at both termination points |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | items/min | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sensor Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/sensor-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control Unit (PLC/Controller)](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-unit-plccontroller.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Conveyor System**, **Vision Inspection System**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)**  
**Downstream Applications**: Sorted Electronic Components, Packaged Food Products, Recycled Material Bales  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this sorting mechanism for durability?
**A**: Our sorting mechanism is constructed with corrosion-resistant stainless steel, lightweight aluminum alloy, and wear-resistant engineering plastics like POM and Nylon for long-term reliability in industrial environments.

### Q: How does the sensor array ensure accurate sorting?
**A**: The integrated sensor array detects multiple criteria including size, shape, weight, color, and orientation, feeding real-time data to the PLC controller for precise diverter arm activation and item classification.

### Q: Can this sorting system be integrated with existing production lines?
**A**: Yes, our modular sorting mechanism features standard interfaces and programmable PLC control, allowing seamless integration with most industrial infeed and sorting modules in machinery manufacturing operations.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)
- ANSI/ASME B46.1-2019 (SURFACE TEXTURE)
- CE MARKING (MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Sorting Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/sorting-mechanism)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SORTING_MECHANISM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 361d4927
