What is AFSM 100?

AFSM 100 Flat Sorter Machine # 3. Manufactured by Rapistan Systems in 2001. 208/120 volt, 93 amp. Has Automatic Induction (AI) by Northrop Grumman and Automated Tray Handling System(ATHS) by Siemens.

What is flat sorting?

The automated sorting system known as the FLAT SORTER is used to sort the products directly into a consignment box, bag or on a chute. This automated sorting system has the capacity to move 7,200 trays per hour with simple trays and 14,400 with double trays.

What is a Dioss machine?

The DIOSS machine is a further advancement of delivery barcode sorter (DBCS) technology that includes OCR and input/output subsystem capability. This allows automated processing of mail that currently requires manual distribution. Deployment of 395 of these systems is expected to begin in 2006.

What is the USPS Apps machine?

APPS is a fully integrated, end-to-end system capable of automatically sorting high volumes of first-class packaged mail, Priority Mail envelopes and parcels, and bundled mail such as magazines or catalogs with greater efficiency and higher accuracy.

What is Afsm at USPS?

Automated Flats Sorting Machine 100
Automated Flats Sorting Machine 100 (AFSM 100) A fully automated machine that processes flatsize mail.

What is FSS mail?

FSS stands for Flat Sequence Sorter. It is a sorting machine that has the ability to sort flat mail into delivery point sequence and reduces the amount of casing required to be performed manually by the carrier.

What is DPS USPS?

Currently, Delivery Point Sequence (DPS) letters are automated to the delivery point so that the carrier can take it directly to the street. DPS mail is picked up by the carrier on the way to the vehicle and does not need additional manual sorting.

What company makes mail sorting machines?

National Presort Inc. ( Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Texas, U.S., National Presort Inc. (NPI) develops and manufactures the mail and parcel sorting machines.

How many sorting machines does the USPS have?

According to internal documents obtained by CNN, in February 2020, the USPS said it had 4,926 mail sorting machines.

What is an adus machine?

The Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS) automates the sorting of smaller packages – up to 30 pounds – at a rate of 3,400 pieces per hour with a sort accuracy of 99.95 percent.

What does FSS stand for i post office?

The USPS® is deploying a new technology that will boost efficiencies in the processing, distribution, and delivery of flats–the Flats Sequencing System (FSS). FSS will automatically sort flat-sized mail into delivery point sequence at high speeds.

Why can’t I use the AFSM 100 on very thin pieces?

Reason: Very thin pieces, especially those with no cover or only a self-cover, tend to lack the mass and rigidity needed on the AFSM 100 and can double-feed when processed, while flats at the upper limits of weight tend to be too rigid.

What type of film can be used on AFSM 100 flats?

Only film with a certificate of conformance by the manufacturer and that has been certified by an MDA as approved polywrap, prior to the first mailing, can be used on AFSM 100 flats.

Why does the AFSM 100 require an unobstructed view of delivery address?

Reason: An unobstructed view of the delivery address increases the ability of the optical character reader (OCR) on the AFSM 100 to read the delivery address and sort flats accurately.

Why is my selvage not feeding properly into the AFSM 100?

Reason: Excessive polywrap selvage can get caught in the machinery, but flats Excessive polywrap selvage can get caught in the machinery, but flats too tightly wrapped may bow and not feed properly into the AFSM 100.