Belt sorter for potatoes and leafy vegetables

Enhance the precision and efficiency of your sorting process with a system designed to seamlessly handle a variety of solid and granular food products, ensuring consistent quality and reducing waste through advanced detection and ejection features.

Sorts and Inspects Food Products with Precision

The TOMRA 5B, from acclaimed manufacturer TOMRA, excels in enhancing product quality through precise sorting and inspection. Utilizing advanced sensor technology and innovative algorithms, this optical belt sorter detects color and shape defects with remarkable accuracy, essential for food processors dealing with a range of products, from French fries and potato chips to nuts and seafood. Operating at high speeds, it seamlessly ejects foreign materials and non-conforming items, ensuring only quality products proceed down the line. Its intuitive TOMRA ACT user interface simplifies operation while promoting ease of maintenance through a built-in health check. The TOMRA 5B is built for continuous operation, capable of handling substantial throughputs, making it an integral component for those focused on maximizing yield and meeting stringent quality standards. Configurable sorting parameters and a durable, easy-to-clean design ensure adaptability across diverse processing conditions, ultimately contributing to reduced waste and optimized production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Maximizes yield by minimizing false rejects with advanced ejection technology.
  • Enhances product quality through precise defect and foreign material detection.
  • Increases operational efficiency with user-friendly interface and continuous high-speed processing.
  • Reduces waste and optimizes resource use by customizing sorting parameters for varied applications.
  • Simplifies maintenance with intuitive health checks and easily cleanable design.

General


Applications
Seafood,Proteins,Grains,Leafy products,Potatoes,Pet food,Meat,Nuts,Vegetables
End products
Grain mix pouches,Dehydrated potato flakes,Mixed vegetable bags,Diced carrots,Kibble for dogs,Bell pepper strips,Potato chips,Peeled shrimp,Flavored nuts,Green bean cuts,Spinach packaging,Cat food pellets,Seafood medley packs,Diced chicken pieces,French fries,Almond slices
Steps before
Sorting,Pre-cleaning,Pre-processing
Steps after
Quality Inspection,Packing,Final Processing
Input ingredients
potatoes,vegetables,proteins,leafy products,French fries,chips,green beans,spinach,peas,carrots,bell peppers,leafy veggies,baby spinach leaves
Output ingredients
sorted potatoes,sorted vegetables,sorted proteins,sorted leafy products,flawless potatoes,high-quality almonds
Market info
TOMRA is known for its expertise in sensor-based solutions for resource productivity, particularly in recycling, food sorting, and mining industries, offering advanced technology to improve resource recovery and efficiency, enhancing sustainability and operational performance.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
±0.01 mm
Automation
Advanced algorithms
Inspection Coverage
360° view
Sorting Parameters
Shape,size,length-to-width ratio
Foreign Material Detection
Advanced sensor tech
User Interface
TOMRA ACT
Ejection,Sort-to-Spec
Smart Features

Operating Characteristics


Inspection method
On-belt sensor inspection
Sorting capability
Shape,size,and length-to-width ratio
Foreign material detection
Sensors and algorithms for hard-to-find objects
Automation level
User-friendly interface with intuitive controls
Yield optimization
Smart ejection,sort-to-spec features
Inspection view
360° view
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous inline

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
TOMRA ACT User Interface
Compact design
Optimized for space efficiency
Discharge method
Belt
Machine footprint
Varies by customization

Custom Options


Control panel type
TOMRA ACT user interface
Integration possibilities
Advanced algorithms and sensor technology
Sorting parameters adjustment
Shape,size,and length-to-width ratio
User interface
Intuitive design
Health check feature
Pre-sorting assessment