Optical sorter for nuts and dried fruit
Enhance sorting precision by effortlessly identifying and removing foreign materials and defects, ensuring only top-quality nuts, dried fruits, and IQF products make it to the next stage in your processing line.
Sorts and Inspects Nuts, Fruits, and IQF Products
The TOMRA 5C from TOMRA Food is a state-of-the-art optical sorting machine designed for the efficient processing of nuts, dried fruits, and IQF products. Boasting high-resolution sensors and precise laser technology, it offers unparalleled detection and separation of defects and foreign materials, ensuring top-tier product quality. Employing a data-driven approach, the TOMRA 5C continuously enhances sorting accuracy with each batch, proving ideal for high-speed operations in nut and food processing industries. With a processing capability that doubles capacity without expanding its footprint, it adeptly integrates into existing production lines, supported by advanced automation and the TOMRA Insight data platform for real-time operational insights. Its hygienic design adheres to EHEDG standards, making cleaning and maintenance straightforward with features like the sliding ejection bar. For customization, the TOMRA 5C provides scalable solutions backed by industry certifications, empowering processors to achieve optimal results with reduced manual intervention.
Benefits
- Maximizes production capacity by handling double the throughput within the same footprint.
- Enhances product quality by precisely detecting and removing defects and contaminants.
- Improves operational insights and efficiency through real-time data connectivity with TOMRA Insight.
- Simplifies cleaning and maintenance, ensuring high hygiene standards with an accessible design.
- Increases operational efficiency, reducing reliance on manual sorting and decreasing labor costs.
- Applications
- Dried fruit,Protein,Potatoes,Confectionery,Iqf (individually quick frozen),Nuts,Vegetables,Seeds and grains
- End products
- Cashew nuts mix,Walnut halves for baking,Protein snacks,Potato flakes,Macadamia nut clusters,Shelled peanuts,Potato chips,Iqf berry blends,Dried apricot slices,Packaged pecans,Hazelnut spread ingredients,Raisin snack packs,Iqf mixed vegetable packs,Packaged pistachios,Almond flour,Frozen french fries,Almond snack packs
- Steps before
- Sorting raw materials,Cleaning,Drying,Initial inspection
- Steps after
- Packing,Quality checking,Storage,Distribution
- Input ingredients
- nuts,dried fruit,IQF,vegetables,almonds,cashews,hazelnuts,macadamias,peanuts,pecans,pistachios,raisins,walnuts
- Output ingredients
- sorted nuts,cleaned nuts,defect-free products,contaminant-free products,high-quality nuts,improved food safety products
- 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.
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Capacity
- Double the capacity of nuts sorted
- Cleaning method
- Easy to clean with sliding system
- Detection type
- High-resolution laser and BSI sensors
- Foreign defect detection
- Sensors identify shells,insect damages,etc.
- Data platform connectivity
- TOMRA Insight - cloud-based
- Real-time decision-making capability
- Actionable data for improved profits
- Environmental management system
- Embedded nitrogen control system
- Ejection system
- New design with smart targeting
- User Interface
- TOMRA ACT - easy to use
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Changeover time
- Minimal
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized for high yield
- Real-time decision capabilities
- Automated sorting adjustments
- Data connectivity
- Cloud-based via TOMRA Insight
- Sensor integration
- High-resolution lasers and BSI sensors
- Capacity handling
- Double capacity with same footprint
- Product Types
- Nuts,Dried Fruit,IQF,Vegetables
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Control panel type
- Easy-to-use interface
- Cleaning method
- Sliding system for optimal cleaning
- Discharge method
- Smart ejection system
- Interface Type
- Easy-to-use and intuitive display
- Integration Options
- Connected to TOMRA Insight data platform
- Ejection System
- Smart shape and size ejection parameters
- Sensor Options
- High-resolution lasers and BSI sensors
- Sliding System
- Sliding ejection bar for easy cleaning
- ACT Interface
- TOMRA ACT for sorting adjustments