Sorter for the food industry SORTEX N

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Overview
The SORTEX N combines Bühler’s proven shell-detection cameras (BioCam) with a new sorting platform to remove shells and foreign material in nut processing. It supports multiple chute configurations and modern connectivity options for monitoring and remote alerts.

Key benefits

• Connectivity: Includes Bühler Insights Connect hardware and is compatible with the SORTEX monitoring system powered by Bühler Insights for remote monitoring and alarm notifications.
• Usability: ProSortX 4.0 offers a simplified operator interface and actionable insights on machine performance and throughput trends for operators and plant managers.
• Flexible sizing: Available with up to three chutes and a flexible sorting configuration capable of handling up to 6 tonnes per hour per configuration (system throughput can reach up to 20 tonnes/hour depending on setup and product).

Highlight features

• Expert sorting platforms — BioCam and OptiCam: Clear identification of critical defects to maximise yield and sorting efficiency.
• Next-generation shape detection: ColorCam+ and InGaAs HD cameras operate in parallel with intelligent shape algorithms for robust detection of shape and color defects.
• Efficient defect ejection — SmartEject™: Precise ejection targeting whole objects for reliable removal of defects and foreign material.

Applications

• Designed for nut sorting (groundnuts, tree nuts) and suitable for dried fruit and similar products where shell-detection, color and shape sorting are required.

Technical specifications

• Model: SORTEX N
• Brand: Bühler
• Cameras / sensors: BioCam, OptiCam, ColorCam+, InGaAs HD
• Software / interface: ProSortX 4.0
• Ejection technology: SmartEject™
• Configuration: Up to 3 chutes (flexible)
• Capacity: Up to 6 tonnes/hour per configuration (system throughput up to 20 tonnes/hour depending on configuration and product)
• Connectivity: Bühler Insights Connect; compatible with SORTEX monitoring system
• Intended use: Shell removal and defect/foreign material detection in nut processing
• Product ID: CUBE-00031-001