OPTICAL SORTERS

westrup vision BY 3U

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Westrup and 3U Vision, combining our expertise in seed cleaning solutions and advanced color sorter technology.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our journey to offer cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the seed and grain industries across the globe.

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THE optical SORTERS

OPTICA HD

The machine's innovative design ensures perfectly aligned views, significantly improving defect detection in similarly colored products with varying infrared responses, such as foreign bodies or inorganic flaws.

Advantages of the Optica HD includes:

  • Enhanced Defect Detection

  • 4-Wavelength System

  • Flat Spectrum LEDs

  • RISE-UP System

  • IOT & Remote Support

  • User-friendly software

  • Uniform flow control

OPTICA MINI

The Optica-mini system is an excellent choice for industries prioritizing precision, efficiency, and scalability in small-scale product sorting operations. Ideal for flower-, vegetable-, and other small seeds.

Advantages of the Optica Mini includes:

  • Single-sensor design

  • Efficient air usage

  • Remote servicing

  • High performance

  • IoT and Industry 4.0 capabilities

  • RISE-UP System

  • Optional support stand

FENIX

The Fenix Optical Sorter revolutionizes industrial automation with advanced image processing, ensuring precise monitoring, real-time error detection, and immediate intervention.

Advantages of the Fenix includes:

  • Custom-Designed Ejectors

  • RISE-UP System

  • Signal Equalization System

  • Automatic Air Pressure Regulator

  • Vibrator Speed Control and Equalization

  • Sanitary Coated Chutes

  • Integrated Remote-Service System

The Fenix Mini is the perfect choice for businesses needing high-precision sorting in a compact, cost-effective, easy-to-use machine. It features advanced technology, low operational costs, and real-time connectivity.

FENIX MINI

Advantages of theFenix Mini includes:

  • Ideal for small-scale, high-value production

  • 4K sensor

  • Multi-wavelength LED

  • RISE-UP System

  • Minimized product waste

  • Integrated remote-service system

  • IoT and Industry 4.0 capabilities

UNDERSTANDING OPTICAL SORTING

3U Vision's optical sorters use advanced cameras and sensors to inspect cereals, legumes and other grain and seed based on color, shape, and size.

The process involves:

  1. Feeding: Cereals are evenly spread on a conveyor or chute.

  2. Inspection: High-speed cameras and LED lighting analyze each grain, detecting defects, discoloration, or foreign materials.

  3. Sorting: Using AI and machine learning, the system decides which grains to keep or reject.

  4. Ejection: Defective grains are removed with precise air jets, ensuring only high-quality cereals pass through.

This ensures improved quality control, minimal waste, and higher processing efficiency.

For further information on optical sorting and 3U Vision visit their site: 3uvision.com

FAQ on Optical Sorters

  • 3U Vision is an italian based company working with advanced vision systems, specifically with optical sorting machines.

    The company has more than 40 years experience with CEO Antonio Uzzo leading the technologically strong company.

    Learn more about 3U Vision: https://www.3uvision.com/english/mission

  • An optical sorter is doing a sorting after color, reflection or form.

  • First, the optical sorter must be trained to distinguish between defective and high-quality seeds. This process begins by manually identifying defective seeds and impurities, which the sorter captures in multiple images from all angles. Similarly, images of high-quality seeds are also taken for reference.

    After this, the optical sorter can accurately differentiate between defective and good seeds, as well as remove impurities, forgien material and ergot.

    The product is then fed into multiple channels based on capacity. Each channel is equipped with cameras to detect defects. Any identified defects are precisely removed using an air nozzle.

  • An optical sorter is an efficient machine used in the processing line together with air and screen cleaners, indented cylinders, and gravity tables. It ensures exceptionally high purity levels while minimizing the loss of good seeds.

    Unlike other machines, an optical sorter can distinguish and separate seeds that are identical in size and shape but differ in color, providing a level of precision that other sorting methods cannot achieve.