Blizzard sorter for Iqf fruits and vegetables
In processing IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) fruits and vegetables, ensuring the highest quality before packaging is crucial. Challenges include removing foreign materials like stems, stalks, glass, and transparent foil while minimizing product loss and maximizing yield.
Efficiently sort Iqf fruits and vegetables
The Blizzard from TOMRA is a compact, cost-effective optical sorter designed for use after IQF tunnels. It utilizes pulsed LEDs to detect color, shape, size, and structural differences, enabling the removal of blemished, smashed, and discolored products. An active background technology allows for ambient subtraction to effectively eliminate dark objects, mold, and damage despite external lighting. The Blizzard’s versatile design makes it suitable for sorting both IQF fruits and vegetables, ensuring only the desired product enters the packaging lines. Its small footprint makes it ideal for facilities looking to optimize space efficiency and minimize maintenance costs while achieving high-quality sorting.
Benefits
- Affordable quality control
- Multiple sorting criteria for precision
- Removes dark objects and mold
- Retains desired products, ejects unwanted materials
- Versatile for various IQF products