Key Technology VERYX belt-fed digital sorter

The easy-to-use, VERYX belt-fed digital sorter features sustainable all-sided surface inspection, multi-sensor Pixel Fusion, high-resolution cameras and laser sensors. The sorter can detect and eject products with sub-millimetre size defects and foreign material (FM) while virtually eliminating false rejects.

The VERYX B175 features a 1750 mm wide inspection area suitable for mid- to high-capacity operations. Suitable for potato processors sorting wet or frozen strips and specialty potato products as well as food processors sorting vegetables, fruits or other products, the B175 can be configured to achieve two- or three-way sorting, as needed.

For food processors requiring all-sided surface inspection, Key can arrange the sensors to achieve full view of each object in the product stream with no blind spots. On belt-fed systems, the VERYX bottom cameras are positioned away from product splatter to ensure lower sensor windows are not obstructed by build-up over time.

The multi-sensor Pixel Fusion feature merges data streams from multiple cameras and lasers in relation to each image pixel. Fusing sensor data at pixel level maximises the contrast between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ (as defined by the user), which enables the sorter to recognise and remove more subtle product defects and previously difficult-to-detect FM.

Smart features such as auto-learning, self-adjustment algorithms, predictive system diagnostics, smart alarms, FMAlert and Sort-to-Grade enable VERYX to operate virtually unattended during normal production. Operator qualification requirements are reduced, making it much faster and easier for a new operator to become a proficient user of the equipment.

Designed to minimise sanitation requirements and simplify maintenance, VERYX reduces downtime and the user’s total cost of ownership.