Optical potato sorter

Ensure precise sorting with advanced optical technology that identifies and separates defects in a wide range of solid food products, enhancing quality and yield for food processors aiming for exceptional standards.

Identifies and Sorts Defects in Potatoes

The Oculus Whole Potato Optical Sorter from Key Technology offers precise and efficient sorting for food and agricultural industries. Utilizing 360º vision technology, it inspects and sorts potatoes, carrots, and various other produce with unparalleled accuracy. Equipped with advanced infrared and digital color cameras, this sorter identifies surface abnormalities, including green spots and mechanical damage, enhancing product quality and yield. Suitable for processing environments handling end-products like potato chips, carrot sticks, and mixed vegetable medleys, it seamlessly integrates into high-speed, automated production lines. With user-friendly operation and data collection capabilities, it supports improved process control, while its robust design ensures ease of maintenance. The Oculus system can process substantial volumes continuously, making it ideal for large-scale food processing facilities focusing on quality and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Increases yield and product quality by accurately identifying and removing defects.
  • Enhances efficiency with continuous, high-speed operation.
  • Minimizes waste through precise sorting and reduced error rates.
  • Lowers operational costs with easy maintenance and user-friendly interface.
  • Supports improved process control via comprehensive data collection capabilities.

General


Applications
Seafood,Proteins,Dried fruit,Potatoes,Pet food,Confectionery,Fruits,Nuts,Vegetables,Poultry,Leafy greens,Dairy,Carrots
End products
Pet treats,Almonds,Cheese cubes,Mixed vegetable medley,Potato crisps,Fruit salad,Chicken fillets,Kale chips,Potato chips,Chocolate-covered nuts,Carrot sticks,Raisins,Nut snack mix,Fish sticks,French fries,Protein bars
Steps before
Harvesting,Cleaning,Sorting (manual or initial)
Steps after
Grading,Packaging,Distribution
Input ingredients
whole potatoes,carrots
Output ingredients
sorted potatoes,sorted carrots,defect-free potatoes,defect-free carrots
Market info
Key Technology is renowned for its innovative sorting, conveying, and processing equipment in the food processing industry, recognized for precision, quality, and advanced technology solutions to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

Technical Specifications


Inspection Capability
360º vision
Detection Technology
Infrared and digital color cameras
Defect Identification
Surface abnormalities,bumps,notches,skin discoloration
Defect Detection
Green,dark colors,scab,cracks,black dot
Automation
Easy to operate and maintain
Data Capability
Data Collection for Improved Process Control

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
Manual / CIP
Changeover time
Quick
Operator Friendly Interface
User-friendly
Data Collection for Process Control
Enabled
Compact Design
Yes

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Material type
Potatoes,carrots
Product form
Whole

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Operator Friendly Interface

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator Friendly Interface
Vision System
360º Vision
Camera Type
Infrared and Digital Color Cameras
Integration Possibilities
Data Collection for Improved Process Control