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Helix · pay monthly · UK-built

Pay monthly for parcel sortation capacity.

Monthly finance routes for Helix parcel sortation systems. Reduce manual sorting, increase dispatch capacity and prove the payback — without waiting for a heavy CAPEX cycle.

Up to 20,000+ parcels per hour, 3-way modular divert, full WCS included. Designed, manufactured and supported from our UK facility.

Helix sortation finance

Built around parcel-centre cost

  • Throughput20k+ pph
  • Module pitch300 mm
  • Sort directions3-way
  • Repair target15 min
  • Warranty (core)24 mo

Finance subject to specification & approval

What can be financed

The full sortation spectrum.

Wheel sorter, cross belt, tilt tray, shoe sorter, print & apply, scan tunnels and full turnkey sortation systems can all be structured around a monthly finance route, subject to specification and approval.

Helix · featured

Helix modular sorter

UK-built wheel sorter delivering up to 20,000+ parcels/hour. 300mm cassette modules, 3-way divert, 15-minute repair target, 24-month standard warranty.

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Cross belt / tilt tray

Mixed-freight sortation

High-density sortation for fragile, mixed or odd-shape parcels where wheel divert is not the right fit. Selected per application and parcel profile.

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Turnkey

Full turnkey sort line

Induction, scan tunnel, sortation, cage discharge and WCS — designed as one connected system. Mechanical, electrical, controls and software under one roof.

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How sortation finance works

Reduce manual sorting before the next peak.

Parcel centres and 3PLs are already spending the monthly cost of automation on manual sorting headcount, overtime and peak agency cover. The Helix monthly figure is structured against that, not on top of it.

01

Map manual sort cost

Current sorting headcount, shift pattern, overtime, agency cover at peak and mis-sort rework. The current monthly figure is usually substantial.

02

Size the Helix system

Throughput target, destinations, parcel profile and dispatch flow map to a sized Helix system — modules, slices, scan tunnel and WCS scope.

03

Compare monthly

The Helix monthly figure sits next to current manual sort cost. Saving, payback months and five-year ROI fall out of the same model.

04

Structure the finance

Monthly finance routes available, subject to specification and approval. Built around payback before the next peak hits.

FAQs

Sortation finance, asked directly.

Questions parcel centres and 3PLs ask about financing a sortation system.

Can sortation systems be financed?

Yes. Helix parcel sortation systems can be structured around finance options, subject to specification and approval, helping parcel centres and 3PLs reduce manual sorting without waiting for a large CAPEX cycle.

How much does a Helix system cost?

System cost depends on throughput, destinations, parcel profile, WCS scope and install conditions. Real Orion projects have ranged from around £400k for 24 destinations to over £1.1m for 100+ destinations. The ROI engine gives a sized indicative figure based on your numbers.

What's the monthly finance figure for a Helix system?

Indicative monthly figures typically range from £4,000/month for entry-level systems on a 60-month finance term. Final figures depend on system spec, finance terms and approval. The ROI engine on the homepage gives a live indicative monthly figure.

How quickly can a Helix system be delivered?

Full Helix sortation systems typically run 12–25 weeks from order to live. Typical site install completes in under 4 weeks. Detailed timelines are confirmed in the Functional Design Specification stage.

Is WCS included in the finance case?

Yes. Orion WCS, dashboards, routing logic and alarming are included with every Helix system as standard — and form part of the financed equipment list.

Is finance guaranteed?

No. Finance is subject to specification, lender approval and commercial terms. Orion can help build the technical and commercial case — but we do not promise guaranteed approval.

Sortation monthly case

Reduce manual sorting before peak.

Send your parcel volumes, destination count and current sorting headcount. Orion will come back with a sized Helix system, indicative monthly figure and route forward.

Finance options available subject to specification and approval. Orion does not promise guaranteed approval.