Checkouts 101

In a left hand checkout the checkout would be on the left hand side of the customer as they walk through to the front of the store. The customer would be on the left hand of the cashier when the cashier is facing the rear of the store.

A 5' conveyor is referencing the approximate length of the conveyor cabinet which consists of the belted section and area for the scanner/scale.

Length

Our most popular checkouts have 5' or 6' conveyors. In most stores this gives enough room one customer to place their whole order on the belt or multiple customers to put small orders on the belt at once. Sizes from 4' to 8' are available in certain styles of checkouts.

Integrated motor pulley

We use the same durable and reliable integrated motor pulley that we've been using since the early 80s. The simple design where the motor revolves around the shaft eliminates the need for a variety of moving parts that could fail.

Control

All belted checkouts have an on/off switch combined with photo eyes or a foot pedal for belt operation. Our controllers offer a timed shut off to conserve energy if product is not placed on the belt after about 10 seconds.

Scan and Bag checkouts are the best fit for stores where the cashier will be bagging the groceries for the customer.

Scan and Pass checkouts are to be used in stores where the customer bags their own groceries.

Hybrid Scan and Bag and Scan and Pass models are also available. This allows stores to shift from one mode to another quickly and easily.

This hybrid version is recommended for stores who experience higher traffic volume during different times of the day or week and want to respond accordingly .

Tri Belt checkouts are to be used in a customer bagging store with higher volumes. Two rear conveyors take the product from the cashier and move it to the back of the checkout for the customer to bag their own groceries. These checkouts typically take up the most space which is balanced by the increased throughput.

Self Checkouts require the customer to scan and bag their own groceries with limited oversight from store employees.

Great for smaller stores, express lanes or stores with small basket counts (1-8 items per order)

To best understand if you need a belted checkout or non-belted look at the average order size. If it's 1-8 items that can be places within arms reach of the cashier you should be able to work with a non-belted checkout. For larger orders or for stores selling larger items look to a belted checkout. For high volume stores with large order sizes Tri-belt lanes can offer the quickest and most efficient throughput.

If the same employee who scanned the product is bagging the groceries you will want a Scan and Bag format checkout.

If the customer bags or boxes their own groceries go with a Scan and Pass checkout. If volumes and customer throughput is high look at a Tri-belt option.

We weld our checkouts using a process that allows us to use galvanized steel to offer our customers the most durable, longest lasting checkouts in Canada. We finish with electrostatic powder coat paint and stainless steel to offer customers checkouts that will last a lifetime. An investment in a Pan Oston checkout is a long term investment in your business.