TOMRA is sorting French fries and green beans live at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with its TOMRA 5B, demonstrating how the sorting machine improves yields and product quality while minimizing product waste and maximizing uptime.
The TOMRA 5B sorts and inspects a variety of vegetables, including corn, carrots, peas, bell peppers, industrial spinach and processed lettuce to the processors’ specifications. It uses smart surround view technology to provide a 360-degree inspection. The technology features high-resolution cameras and high-intensity LEDs. These features reduce false rejects and improve product quality by accurately detecting discolorations, irregular shapes and foreign materials.
The sorting machine’s high-speed, small-pitch TOMRA ejector valves, which are part of the smart ejection system, allow for precise removal of defective products with minimal final product waste at a rate three times faster than previous valves. The valves are designed for both wet and dry conditions.
