Optical sorter for frozen fruit and vegetable processing
In frozen fruit and vegetable processing, ensuring that the final product is free from defects and contaminants is critical. Visual inspection alone often leaves room for errors and inefficiencies, necessitating an automated system to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.
Detects defects and ensures product consistency
The SORTEX E1D optical sorter by Bühler is designed to operate immediately after the freezer tunnel in processing lines for frozen fruits and vegetables. This sorter identifies color and shape defects at a throughput of up to 7 tons per hour, utilizing advanced camera and filter technologies to enhance food safety. Its stainless-steel frame and open design facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance. The integrated SORTEX ProSortX software can store up to 100 sorting modes, enabling quick adaptation to different products with minimal operator intervention. The system’s adaptability can be extended with SORTEX PolarVision detection technology, which discerns between produce and foreign materials using spectral and spatial characteristics.
Benefits
- High throughput of up to 7 tons per hour
- Enhanced food safety with high-resolution cameras and detection technologies
- Easy cleaning and maintenance with an accessible design
- Minimal operator intervention with pre-installed sorting software
- Adaptable SORTEX PolarVision technology for improved defect detection