Sorting Systems
Optimum Sorting is specialized in optical inspection and sorting systems for the food industry, with a focus on all kinds of food products such as Potatoes, French fries, Carrots, Sweets, and Seafood like Crustaceans and Shellfish. In addition, the systems are also used for some non-food applications, such as the optical inspection of tobacco products and plastics.
Features and benefits
Multidimensional image processing
Most image processing algorithms reduce the RGBI signal of a colour camera from four to two dimensions. This may result in the loss of valuable information. All signals, both from the cameras and from the different lasers, are interpreted simultaneously using our algorithms, resulting in more accurate detection of foreign objects and defects, plus a lower risk of false detections.
Precision ejection system
Accurate defect detection is pointless without an equally accurate ejection system. The distance between our air ducts, center-to-center is 7.5 mm instead of the usual 10 mm. Thus more ducts can blow more effectively and that improves the ejection accuracy. There is also a high-resolution valve system with a centre-to-centre distance of 5 mm for specific applications. Optionally, also a double reject system is available resulting in a 3-way sort.
Data view
Why not use the data recorded by the cameras to adjust your sorting process where necessary? An optional module that filters data to parameters of your choice - length, shape, colour, defect level, etc. - and makes them available to your operators in a clear numerical or graphical way, so that they can intervene if desired. This module lays the basis for ‘sort to spec’.
Exceptional user-friendliness
Visual calibration
Setting acceptance thresholds is often time-consuming and complex. This is not the case with Optimum Sorting systems. Your operators no longer have to work with graphs or formulae themselves. Our machines can easily be calibrated by selecting images of acceptable and unacceptable products.
Intuitive GUI
Operating our sorting machines is child's play, thanks to an intuitive GUI. Your operators see all relevant information at a glance.
Remote control
If you want to operate your sorting machines centrally, then no problem! Our solutions are easily integrated into your network so that your operators and supervisors can keep an eye on things from any network computer.
Superior hygiene and efficiency
Our systems are made from stainless steel and all components to be cleaned are easily accessible. This way hygiene is guaranteed and cleaning costs you hardly any time and effort.
Moreover, our machines are designed in such a way that any contamination has no impact on the sorting. Furthermore, they excel in instability, which means that your sorting process requires virtually no manual intervention. You can switch from one product to another or from one specification to another with just one press of a button.
And finally, their sturdy construction offers you maximum uptime with minimum maintenance.
products
FOCUS
The FOCUS is an optical belt sorter that is ideally suited for sorting a wide range of products like fried potato chips, potato flakes, raw and frozen french fries, vegetables, processed fruits, and even nonfood products like plastics.
With a maximum scan width of 2400 mm, it’s the largest optical belt sorter on the market.
Ideal for: Stream of fresh, dried, or frozen potato products, vegetables or fruit products, and crustaceans and shellfish.
Key Characteristics
Widest optical belt sorter
Unique camera configuration for French fries, carrot cubes or other root vegetables
Sorting on the basis of color, shape and structure
3R laser class
NEXUS
The NEXUS is an optical sorter especially developed to sort products with various optical deficiencies. The NEXUS is mainly used to sort candy and sweets.
As a freefall sorter, the NEXUS is extremely compact. It has fewer moving components than conveyor belt sorters and therefore requires even less maintenance. But above all, during their fall, products may be viewed along two opposite sides, resulting in more accurate sorting.
Ideal for: Confectionary, Dried or Frozen Potatoes, Vegetable or Fruit products.
Key Characteristics
Compact freefall sorter
Durable LED lighting
Advanced cameras
Smart algorithms
Internal resorting stream (DRS)
Sorting on the basis of color, shape and structure
TRIPLUS
The TRIPLUS is the most complete freefall sorter on the market, ideal for optically sorting whole potatoes (peeled/unpeeled), IQF french fries (Individually Quick Frozen), and a variety of vegetables such as whole carrots or Green beans.
Ideal for: Whole Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruits, and Seafood.
Key Characteristics
Compact freefall sorter
Double sided inspection
Multiple reject streams possible
Durable LED lighting
Advanced cameras
3R laser class
Sorting on the basis of color, Shape and structure
VENTUS
The VENTUS is a dual-sided, freefall laser sorter, specially developed for sorting nuts and dried fruit. It’s available in different scan widths up to 1800 mm, and its highly stable and reliable lasers are extremely accurate in sorting based on colour, shape, structure, and biological characteristics. This results in optimal defect detection and an excellent good-to-bad ratio.
Ideal for: Dried fruits and nuts, Frozen Vegetables, Berries, and other small products.
Key Characteristics
Double-sided free fall sorter
Robust, advanced lasers
Sorting on the basis of color, shape, structure and biological characteristics
NOVUS
The Novus is an enhanced version of the Focus optical belt sorter which has systematically evolved and improved bringing in a radical new three-in-one optical belt sorter with a unique combination of camera, laser, and metal detection that is ideal for sorting potato products, seafood, vegetables, and nuts.
It’s available in different sizes – 1200 mm and 1800 mm with a maximum scan width of 2400mm with a capacity of up to 20 tons/hr depending on the size of the product /the product making it the widest optical belt sorter on the market. It’s available in different sizes – 1200 mm and 1800 mm with a maximum scan width of 2400mm with a capacity of up to 20 tons/hr depending on the size of the product /the product making it the widest optical belt sorter on the market.
Ideal for: potato products (fresh, dried, fried, or frozen), fruit and vegetables (fresh & Blanched), seafood like crustaceans and shellfish, confectionary and nuts
Key Characteristics
Widest Optical Belt Sorter
Unique three-in-one combination of camera laser and metal detection
Sorting on the basis of color, shape, structure, biological and magnetic properties
Advanced sorting software using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Excellent good-to-bad ratio
Optimal flexibility and integration options
