Sorter for agricultural applications TOMRA 5B

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Overview
Meet the highest standards for both food safety and quality with the TOMRA 5B optical belt sorter. The TOMRA 5B combines on-belt inspection with 360° surround-view for gentle, high-accuracy sorting of potatoes, fries, vegetables and protein products.

Product summary
The TOMRA 5B uses integrated camera and laser sensors with advanced shape-processing algorithms and AI options to detect color and shape defects and remove foreign material while maximising yield and minimising false rejects.

Applications

• French fries and potato products (chips/crisps)
• Frozen and fresh vegetables (leafy greens, peas, beans)
• Carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms
• Protein products and delicate items requiring gentle handling

Key benefits

• Accuracy = Efficiency: on-belt inspection plus 360° view for precise color and shape analysis
• Alerts and traceability: on-board image capture and stored images for fast operator review
• Flexible sorting parameters: shape, size, length-to-width ratio and hard-to-find foreign materials
• Higher yields: smart ejection and sort-to-spec minimise false rejects
• Reduced operator time: TOMRA XCD/ACT interface simplifies training and daily operation

Technologies included

• Belt handling for stable, shadow-free inspection
• 360° surround-view imaging
• Camera-based imaging with pulsed illumination
• Proprietary laser sensing
• Advanced shape-processing algorithms and multi-dimensional software
• AI / deep learning enhancements
• Sort-to-spec, smart ejection and on-board image capture

How it inspects
The TOMRA 5B analyses product color, shape and surface signatures using combined camera and laser sensors positioned for full 360° inspection on the reflective belt, identifying foreign materials and subtle defects at high speed.

Technical specifications

• Machine type: optical belt sorter with on-belt inspection zone and 360° surround view
• Sensors: integrated camera and laser suite
• Detection: color, shape, size, length-to-width ratio, foreign materials
• Processing: advanced algorithms, AI options
• Operator UI: TOMRA XCD/ACT common interface
• Yield features: smart ejection and sort-to-spec
• Handling: designed for gentle handling at high accuracy