Optical sorting solution for food processing
Achieve precise sorting and maximize yield with a cutting-edge optical solution, designed to enhance product quality and streamline separation processes in food production lines.

Sorts and Separates Food Products Efficiently
The Optyx Digital Camera/Laser Optical Belt Sorter from Key Technology is an essential tool for food processors seeking to optimize sorting accuracy and yield. It utilizes advanced digital cameras and laser technology to deliver precise sorting and effective separation of various solid product streams, helping to enhance quality control across multiple industries including confectionery, dairy, and poultry. This sorter is designed with flexibility in mind, featuring configurable options to suit light to medium capacity operations. It supports continuous high-speed processing and remote monitoring, ensuring seamless integration into existing processing lines. The Optyx sorter’s intelligent ejection system and real-time information analytics improve process control while maximizing product quality. Its robust construction provides durability, and its operator-friendly interface simplifies maintenance, making it a reliable and efficient solution for achieving high standards in food production.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by ensuring precise sorting and separation.
- Increases operational efficiency through real-time monitoring and analytics.
- Reduces waste and maximizes yield with intelligent ejection systems.
- Minimizes production interruptions with remote monitoring capabilities.
- Adapts to varying production needs with flexible configuration options.
- Applications
- Proteins,Dried fruit,Potatoes,Pet food,Snacks,Confectionery,Nuts,Potato chips,Fruit and berries,Leafy greens,Vegetables,Poultry and seafood,Dairy
- End products
- Chicken nuggets,Cheddar cheese slices,Beef jerky,Strawberry jam,Roasted almonds,Tortilla chips,Kale chips,Frozen peas,Dried mango slices,Milk chocolate bars,Kibble dog food,French fries,Crisp potato chips
- Steps before
- Harvesting,Washing,Sorting,Initial Inspection
- Steps after
- Packing,Quality Control,Distribution,Final Inspection
- Input ingredients
- confectionery,dairy,dried fruit,fruit and berry,blueberries,leafy greens,nuts,almonds,pet food,potatoes,potato chips,poultry and seafood,proteins,vegetables,potato (whole),snacks
- Output ingredients
- sorted confectionery,sorted dairy products,sorted dried fruit,sorted fruit and berry,sorted blueberries,sorted leafy greens,sorted nuts,sorted almonds,sorted pet food,sorted potatoes,sorted potato chips,sorted poultry and seafood,sorted proteins,sorted vegetables,sorted whole potatoes,sorted snacks
- 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.
- Capacity
- Light to medium
- Sorting Type
- Belt sorter
- Sorting Configuration
- Two or three sort ways
- Viewing Capacity
- Single or double-sided viewing
- Automation
- Remote Monitoring,Operation
- Information Processing
- Information analytics for improved process control
- Software
- KeyWare – Custom Software
- Working Mechanism
- Digital Camera/Laser Sorting
- Automation Level
- Remote Monitoring,Operation
- Three-Way Sorting
- Yes/No
- Sensors Configuration
- Single or Double-sided Viewing
- Product Tailoring
- Custom Software (KeyWare)
- Density/Particle Size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Heat Sensitivity
- Low/Medium/High
- Moisture Content
- 0–20%
- Particle Size
- 1–100 mm
- Density
- Variable
- Shape Uniformity
- Irregular/Uniform
- Product Color Variability
- Yes/No
- Control panel type
- Operator Friendly Interface
- Discharge method
- Two or three sort ways
- Sensor configuration
- Single or double-sided viewing
- Belt sorter capacity
- Light to medium
- Sensor Options
- Single / Double-sided viewing
- Sort Ways
- Two / Three sort ways
- Product Configurations
- Flexible range
- Software
- KeyWare – Custom Software
- Remote Monitoring
- Available