Sorter for the food industry Nimbus BSI+

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Overview
The Nimbus BSI+ free-fall laser sorter from TOMRA uses Biometric Signature Identification (BSI+) to combine spectral and visual detection for precise removal of foreign material and product defects. It is suitable for nuts, grains and seeds, dried fruit, pet food, fruit and vegetables (including IQF), seafood and meat.

Key benefits

• BSI+ scanner module detects visual irregularities and product-specific defects beyond standard colour/shape sorting.
• Effective foreign material (FM) removal to improve food safety and final product quality.
• Classification by biological characteristics enables detection and removal of aflatoxins, hard-to-find nut defects and weeds in fresh-cut produce.
• Designed to manage FM and cross-contamination in pet food (meat, bone meal, biscuit residue, dry kibble).
• Optional integration with TOMRA Insight for real-time and historical process data to optimise lines and traceability.

Applications

• Nuts, grains and seeds
• Dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, etc.)
• Pet food
• Fruit and vegetables (including IQF)
• Seafood and meat

Technical specifications

• Brand: TOMRA
• Model: Nimbus BSI+ (available NIMBUS BSI 640 and NIMBUS BSI 1200)
• Technology: Biometric Signature Identification (BSI+)
• Sorter type: free-fall laser sorter
• Primary functions: visual irregularity detection, product-specific defect detection, foreign material removal, aflatoxin screening (with Detox™ option)
• Connectivity: compatible with TOMRA Insight
• Typical use: integration on food processing lines for quality control and FM management