This concept comes from the word sort which means grouping or grouping, and it refers to a process that systematically categorizes and separates products according to different criteria or items. Separation can be done based on color, shape, size, dimensions and weight. This word has two similar and yet different meanings. The first meaning is order and the second meaning is classification, which in the first meaning is the product arranged based on a criterion, which is the packaging, and in the second meaning, the classification is based on similar characteristics, which is called classification or separation, which can be an introduction to the packaging of some products. be
How to function
As mentioned, this device includes several steps to sort, stack, separate and categorize products using different factors such as color, shape, size and weight, which is called sorting. . So in answer to the question, what is sorter? It can be said: Sort operation using an industrial device is called. This device performs grouping operations by using existing technologies such as sensors, cameras, and lasers to better separate, categorize, or sort products. In addition, it has the ability to separate impurities and healthy products from unhealthy ones. It is also worth mentioning that some of these devices are able to perform the classification process accurately and intelligently by using artificial intelligence and image processing. The ability to learn in these devices is automatic and for special products such as pistachios, they are much more efficient, which we will explain further.
Types of Surat Methods:
Generally, classification is done in two ways: traditional and mechanized. Each of these methods has its own characteristics. The mechanized method itself is divided into different types, which we will discuss in the following.
Laser and color sorting machine
The exact name of the color sorter is optical. Of course, it is also known as laser sorter in the market. In fact, the function of this device has nothing to do with the laser, and this is a term that has been wrongly popularized. Maybe the reason for this name for the color sorter is the presence of light that shines on the products in the device. This machine sorts the product according to the size and color it scans. Or in other words, by defining a specific color spectrum in the device, objects that have that color spectrum are considered as output. For example, by defining the color spectrum of rice or wheat, the device can do the separation work. Also, this device has the ability to detect waste and has high accuracy. There are also small color sorters in the market and they are used for small workshops or even for home use or for example for packaging. The ability to move quickly and easily compared to large color sorters is one of the strengths of this device. Another type of this device is the multi-color sorter, which is more advanced and has more features.
Strip sorting machine
These types of devices are the most common and widely used sorting machines in the market. The way they work is based on the size and volume of the product, which is made in different models. The features of these devices include reducing errors, manpower costs, increasing product prices due to quality assurance, increasing accuracy and speed, complying with health principles due to reducing manpower and improving the packaging cycle.
Rotary sorting machine:
This device includes a horizontal cylinder, which sometimes has narrow horizontal bars that are placed at a certain and appropriate distance from each other. Its function is that after entering the product according to the rotation of the cylinder, according to the volume, it passes between the bars and the sorting work is done. These models of machines have 4 or 5 outputs. There is another form of this device that is used for round fruits. This circular mold machine has circular holes that the product passes through the circles based on volume after each rotation and becomes sorted.
Vibrating Screen Sorting Machine
This device uses a rectangular screen with vibration and tilt to perform product separation in high volume. The rectangular vibrating plate of this device makes the product with different characteristics to be separated from each other. A significant point that is one of the advantages of this device is changing the intensity of vibration and the tilt of the screen. Durability and high accuracy, simplicity of cleaning, changing plates, low depreciation, high efficiency and low maintenance cost are the features of this device.