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title: "Product Showcase: Jam Break Tools for Sorting Systems"
description: Check out our product showcase to find out more about our Jam Break Tools for sorting systems, used by material handling and parcel companies.
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# [Product Showcase: Jam Break Tools for Sorting Systems](https://www.globecomposite.com/blog/sorting-systems-shepherds-hook)

By [Globe Composite ](https://www.globecomposite.com/blog/author/globe-composite) | August 25, 2015

## What is a Jam Break Tool?

![Sorting Systems Jam Break Pole](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/shepherdsHook-01-11-6200_292x200.jpg?width=292&name=shepherdsHook-01-11-6200_292x200.jpg "sorting systems shepherdsHook-01-11-6200_292x200.jpg")Although it looks like a shepherd's hook, you won't see Bo Peep carrying one tending her flock.  A [Jam Break Tool](https://www.globecomposite.com/jam-break-tool-conveyor-package-parcel-baggage) is used for dislodging items or parcels that may have become jammed or lodged in sorting systems. Jam Break Tools can be attached to poles of varying lengths to grab packages from just about anywhere and easily free it from the system.

 

## Why Do I Need Jam Break Tools?

If you work in any industry where parcels, packages, letters, boxes are being sorted or conveyed automatically, you need a Jam Break Tool to easily free jams without straining employees’ backs or damaging the package. This tool allows you to free jams without costly downtime.![Jam Break Tools](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/shepherdsHookRed_292x200.jpg?width=292&name=shepherdsHookRed_292x200.jpg "Jam Break Tools")

## What Other Helpful Products Does Globe Offer?

Globe makes many parts and components for sorting systems using its cost-effective, high-performance Brandonite® family of materials.  **Some examples include:**

| ![Jam Break Tools](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/shootPoker-01-11-6219_292x200.png?width=199&height=136&name=shootPoker-01-11-6219_292x200.png "shootPoker-01-11-6219_292x200.png") | ![ Diverter Arm ](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/stationaryDiverterArm04_01-11-6171_292x200.png?width=271&name=stationaryDiverterArm04_01-11-6171_292x200.png "sorting systems stationaryDiverterArm04_01-11-6171_292x200.png") | ![ tilt-tray sorter](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/tilt-traySorter_292x200.jpg?width=165&name=tilt-traySorter_292x200.jpg "sorting systems tilt-traySorter_292x200.jpg") |
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| [**Overhead Roller Tool**](https://www.globecomposite.com/jam-break-tool-conveyor-package-parcel-baggage) Made from advanced elastomeric materials, the Shoot Poker is used to dislodge jams through overhead roller conveyors. | [**Stationary Diverter Arm**](https://www.globecomposite.com/jam-break-tool-conveyor-package-parcel-baggage) Made with our low-coefficient, self-lubricating Brandonite® material, you can easily position these diverters anywhere on a conveyor to redirect packages or parcels. | **[Tilt-tray Sorters](https://www.globecomposite.com/tilt-tray-sorter-parts-assemblies)** Nothing beats the durability of our lightweight, modular tilt-tray sorters that are quiet, maintenance-free and energy-efficient. |

 

| ![sorting systems bump-out wedge ](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/bumpOutWedge_375x250.jpg?width=268&name=bumpOutWedge_375x250.jpg "sorting systems bumpOutWedge_375x250.jpg") | ![sorting systems concentric wheels](https://www.globecomposite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Old_Blog_Images/hily-concentric-wheels_375x250.png?width=375&name=hily-concentric-wheels_375x250.png "sorting systems hily-concentric-wheels_375x250.png") |
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| [**Bump-out Wedge**](https://www.globecomposite.com/conveyor-centering-guides) Used to bump or nudge packages or parcels in a certain direction on a conveyor.  | **[Durable, Long-Lasting Wheels](https://www.globecomposite.com/parcel-distribution-material-handling)** Lightweight, durable wheels last up to 50% longer than urethane or rubber wheels due to their unique, composite materials. |

 

## Where Can I Get Them?

Globe offers a wide variety of [Material Handling](https://www.globecomposite.com/material-handling) parts. Globe’s designs and durability mean fewer part replacements, less downtime, and lower maintenance costs. Let us show you why Globe is the go-to manufacturer for material handling parts amongst the top package, parcel companies and major international airports.  

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