Field Potato Sorter (FPS) and Genius optical belt sorter
Tomra Sorting to demonstrate sensor-based systems at Fruit Logistica
The company will showcase its Field Potato Sorter (FPS) and Genius optical belt sorter at the event, taking place at the Messe Berlin Fair Grounds, from 5 to 7 February. The Tomra systems will be operating at booth C-15 in hall 4.1.
Tomra’s FPS is the industry’s first successful high throughput optical sorting solution for unwashed potatoes. It enables growers, processors and packer companies to lower labour and potato storage costs significantly while raising product quality and yield.
Utilizing unique, patent-pending, biometric signature identification (BSI) technology, the FPS provides a multi-spectral representation of the visible and near infrared spectral zones, which allows it to analyse and identify organic characteristics and compositions of all objects. It can therefore distinguish dirt clods, stones, other foreign material and rot from potatoes, even those with substantial soil covering.
The machine can be used for the sort of different varieties and sizes of unwashed potatoes. Processors can use measurements the FPS makes and records, with predictive analysis, to optimise procedures within their operations.
The modular and upgradeable Genius system uses a combination of sorting technologies to satisfy the food industry’s demanding requirements, including those of individual processors. It ensures safe and excellent quality output by removing items with unwanted discolourations and foreign material, for example.
Offering high capacity and low maintenance, plus long-life accuracy, the flexible Genius comes with gentle handing assured. The user-friendly system offers quality control and feedback through an intuitive touch screen and provides extremely fast payback on investment.
Genius applications in the vegetable field include carrots, corn, beans, broccoli, garlic, green beans, mixed vegetables, peas and peppers. For fresh cut produce they include iceberg and lamb’s lettuce, rocket lettuce and spinach. Potato applications include French fries, cubes, slices and dices, while the system handles fruits such as cranberries and diced pineapples. Where nuts are concerned, it can work with almonds, cashews, macadamias and peanuts in shells, among other types.
For more information:
Tim Curran
Tomra Sorting Solutions
Tel: +44 (0)113 394 4680
Email: hannah.preston@brand8pr.com
www.tomra.com/food