Innovative technology that can not only detect foreign objects but operate simply, efficiently, and at high speed, while at the same time collecting and retaining production run data has become available to the industry.
In September, Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies which includes Heat and Control, introduced the VERYX 2.0 line of digital sorters.
The VERYX 2.0 line includes belt and chute-fed sorters of various sizes, configurable to address a range of product applications and production capacities.
They are also capable of being tailored to meet the unique needs of each food processor.
Key can equip VERYX 2.0 with cameras, laser sensors and/or BioPrint hyperspectral imaging technology to identify the colour, size, shape, structural composition, and biological properties of each object.
VERYX 2.0 advances high performance sorting of food products by simplifying the process, reducing operating costs and improving the accuracy of foreign material (FM) and defect removal, which optimises product quality and maximises yield.
The product line features a new mechanical layout, next-generation LED illumination, enhanced laser scanner technology, and new powerful software driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
Digital sorting systems can identify and consistently remove objects based on colour, structure, shape, and size at a significantly faster rate than manual inspection.
By doing so the product line can reduce the downtime created by manual inspections.
Robert Marguccio, packaging and inspection systems manager at Heat and Control said the first VERYX was introduced to the market six years ago and in that time built a reputation as some of the most advanced sorting technology available.
“Continuous improvement from KEY has really allowed the VERYX lines to evolve and it’s achieving incredible market success. This latest VERYX 2.0 levels up on previous sort performance and production value,” said Marguccio.
“Consumers demand consistently high-quality products, and the food processing industry must satisfy more stringent standards, while also improving profitability.
“The VERYX 2.0 addressed both of these challenges.”
Digital sorting systems not only find contaminants like sticks, stems, stones or even mice in the bulk lines, but they are also used to sort by size and shape and grade by discolouration.
“A wide range of systems are available to sort specific applications and they include colour sorters, smart laser sorters and there is even a new hyperspectral technology that is being used to sort nuts,” said Marguccio.
The new optimised mechanical layout of this equipment also includes belt sorters that house all utility components within the frame, eliminating the need for an external enclosure.
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