Lightweight product sorter

Listing ID #4632864

Multi - Chromatic Electronic Sorter for removal of colour defects and contaminants

The SNAPSHOT MCA Range uses a rapid sequence of different coloured lights to obtain ‘more than color information’ from the product. Often, even very similar colours can be differentiated. The infra-red capability improves detection of foreign bodies. The camera information is processed by an ultra-fast digital signal processor, and commands are sent to one or more ejectors to remove the unwanted item efficiently.

The MCA is specifically configured for efficient sorting of difficult to handle, lightweight products such as Semolina or sooji, green herbs or flakes, Dehydrated products. After being spread on a vibratory feeder, the product accelerates down a chute and is inspected by the 2048 pixel line-scan camera. Defects and contaminants are removed by short puffs of air from ejectors built into the feed system. The unique shape of the chute and configuration of ejectors ensure very high efficiency of defect removal and low wastage of good product.

Dehydrated Herbs, Chives, Coarse Powders, Semolina (Sooji) Potato Flakes, Dry & Frozen Foods, Breakfast Cereals, Soya Granules, Chilli Flakes, Dehydrated Onions, Psyllium Husk, Sugar & Other Light Weight Products

Natural materials contain impurities and less-than-perfect product. By removing discolouration and contamination, the quality and value of the finished product are increased, or lower grade raw material can be used. The customer will be rewarded with the consistent quality product. Also, food safety is enhanced by ensuring that foreign bodies and contamination are removed before it reaches the consumer. Added value all round.

More than Color

• Optical lighting in four bands from visible to infrared
• Rapid LED lighting
• High-resolution cameras from 0.3 mm
• Flexibility – Optional mono-chromatic Fluorescent lighting to suit product

Matching capabilities with budgets

• Compact Footprint
• Independent vibrator
• Food grade Stainless Steel construction

Precise rejection

• 128 fast ejectors.
• Minimum good product removal

Fit and forget

• Easy setup with large touchscreen
• Facility to store and recall several programmed modes for multiple products
• Auto-calibration and self-cleaning
• Remote maintenance through modem connection