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Laser sorter set to boost detection of aflatoxin

09-Jun-2009 - Laser sorter set to boost detection of aflatoxin ... A new laser sorter that makes aflatoxin-contaminated products easier to detect and reduces yield ... A new laser sorter that makes aflatoxin-contaminated products easier to detect and reduces yield ... Belgium-based Best said the Detox Laser sorter uses lasers in conjunction with a newly developed -fall laser sorters, the new Best product con be configured with up to 12 laser sensors that provide, what

Potato sorter aims to optimise TCO

24-Apr-2009 - Potato sorter aims to optimise TCO ... A modularly designed automated potato sorter that uses cameras to recognize colour, size ... A modularly designed automated potato sorter that uses cameras to recognize colour, size ... huge quality problem: “Furthermore, most other potato sorters use paddles to remove FM, which of Key's sorters have been based on its modular G6 electro-optical platform, which is designed

Supplier offers space age sorting for vegetable safety

03-Apr-2009 - in the sorter can meet key concerns of vegetable processors by allowing for use with a wide range of products

Sorter rejects trim at high speeds, claims Marel

11-Feb-2009 - Sorter rejects trim at high speeds, claims Marel

Defective crisps eliminated with high volume sorter, says Key

14-Jan-2009 - Defective crisps eliminated with high volume sorter, says Key ... A new high volume sorter ensures effective screening of defective product for potato chip ... A new high volume sorter ensures effective screening of defective product for potato chip ... product specifications. “While most potato chips processors rely on sorters that feature a 1220 mm , and unlike other sorters that require additional elements such as separate cooling systems, water filters

Image capture system improves defect detection tool, says firm

04-Nov-2008 - A new digital image capture system enhances the monitoring capability of optical sorters for food ... A new digital image capture system enhances the monitoring capability of optical sorters for food ... The company said that its new FMAlert feature for all G6 optical sorters is a powerful food safety tool as it enables sorters to capture and save a digital image of objects identified as foreign ... Defective, snack foods, sorter, Key Technology

Laser combo improves safety and quality for fresh-cut processors, says firm

18-Aug-2008 - . Making difficult sorts easier The new multi-sensor sorters are integrated with Key’s proprietary immediately on the manufacturer’s narrow-belt Optyx 3000 series sorters, mid-volume Optyx 6000 series sorters

Key Technology launches higher volume sorter

26-Mar-2008 - Key Technology launches higher volume sorter ... US processing equipment group Key Technology will launch a new high volume sorter for fruit ... US processing equipment group Key Technology will launch a new high volume sorter for fruit ... to be installed this year, according to Key Technology. Their Manta sorter will be configured to handle a range . "We have multiple Manta sorters being installed in various plants around the world for the upcoming

Key Technology sorter removes lettuce cores, boosts shelf-life

28-Jan-2008 - Key Technology sorter removes lettuce cores, boosts shelf-life ... US-based Key Technology has developed a new sorter designed to remove the core from lettuce heads ... US-based Key Technology has developed a new sorter designed to remove the core from lettuce heads ... and outer leaf removal. Processors who invest in the sorter will recoup their costs . Investment in optical sorters is increasing owing to industry pressures to improve food quality and safety

Pork trimmer automates manual task

03-Dec-2007 - category signal to the downstream sorter. The data is automatically stored in an integrated statistical

Aflatoxin sorter tool now goes beyond peanuts

20-Oct-2009 - Aflatoxin sorter tool now goes beyond peanuts ... An aflatoxin laser sorter which has been proven in a trial phase over 12 months with a global ... An aflatoxin laser sorter which has been proven in a trial phase with a global snacks company has ... The Belgium-based equipment manufacturer said that its Toxyn sorter can now be used by producers in collaboration with the University of Ghent in Belgium, the Toxyn sorter has since been adapted to allow ... aflatoxin, sorter, nuts

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Laser sorter scans products for chlorophyll

30-Apr-2007 - Laser sorter scans products for chlorophyll ... A new fluorescence-sensing laser sorter scans products for chlorophyll to identify and remove ... A new fluorescence-sensing laser sorter scans products for chlorophyll to identify and remove ... Investment in optical sorters has increased due to industry pressures to improve food quality and safety. Optical sorters are used for food products like fruits, vegetables, nets ... sorter, laser, Key Technology

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Checking grain in small batches

20-Feb-2004 - processing equipment manufacturer Buhler, has extended its range of Z-Series optical sorters -Series colour sorters are available in four different sizes, equipped with one, two, three or four product

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Capping up

15-Sep-2003 - elevator sorter and two rotary cap sorters have been added to the Alcoa CSI capping equipment lineup ... sorter with no compressed air required to convey the closures. Alcoa's Quick Change Slope increased output as the SE 24 elevator sorter is capable of handling up to 1500 caps per minute

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