New Super Sorter for Shrimp — Higher Throughput, Power, and Precision
- Laitram Machinery
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Over the past few years, the SMART Sorter has become a trusted workhorse for shrimp processors worldwide. With 100+ systems installed across Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Thailand, the U.S., and the UAE, we’ve learned alongside our customers—on HOSO, HLSO, and PUD lines; in peak season and day-to-day operations; across different plant layouts.
The results are consistent:
Laser-based 3D imaging plus AI delivers a tighter UR [BS ratio] and more uniform grading.
Each shrimp is upgraded to its most valuable count, improving margins by $0.05 - $0.15
One-pass grading - Processors reduce costly regrading and QC labor.
Net result: Proven Paybacks of 6 – 18 months.
As more plants standardized on the SMART Sorter, one clear need emerged: higher throughput in a single machine without sacrificing accuracy or uniformity.
Listening to the industry, then engineering the next step
Our team took the real-world lessons from 100+ installations and built the next generation: the Super SMART Sorter. It keeps what made the SMART Sorter successful—3D laser imaging, computer vision, and AI-driven grading—and scales it to handle much higher volumes with the same consistency. The goal was simple: deliver the same “grade once” accuracy at a bigger capacity, while reducing labor, and simplifying product flow.
Meet the Super SMART Sorter
Introducing the next-generation Super SMART Sorter from Laitram Machinery: everything you love about the successful Vision/SMART Sorter, now with a dramatic leap in capacity and efficiency.
Real throughput: 8,800 – 12,000 lbs/hr
(~4,000–5,000 kg/hr, depending on size)
2× HOSO capacity in a compact footprint compared to traditional setups
One-pass grading with uniformity you can count on—even with soft shell/molting shrimp
Multiple belts with size-based ejection to streamline packing with fewer operators
Automated feeding and singulation to reduce manual touchpoints and variability
Capture more value per pound by consistently hitting target counts
Reduce manual interventions, QC/QA checks, and rework
Simplify layouts and logistics (one high-capacity sorter instead of multiple small machines)
In short, it’s the proven SMART Sorter platform, expanded for higher-volume needs.
Designed for your plant, not the other way around
Every facility is different. The Super SMART Sorter supports:
Configurable bins, totes, baskets, and take-out conveyors.
Real-time data and remote monitoring for better decision-making.
Quick setup and recipe changes for flexible production.
Integration with existing flows to minimize disruption.
See it in action
If you’ve standardized on the SMART Sorter or you’re considering the move from roller graders, the Super SMART Sorter brings the same accuracy and simplicity—at a larger scale. The first order is now in production, and very soon, the first batch of Super sorters will be running at full capacity in our customers' plants.
Contact us or visit us to see how processors are using the SMART Sorter and, now, the Super SMART Sorter to handle seasonal peaks, expand capacity, and maintain consistent grading across shifts and suppliers.
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