High-precision nugget by nugget scanning, dramatically improving product quality and operational efficiency.
The Smart Sorter uses laser imaging and computer-vision algorithms to inspect, singulate, and sort chicken nuggets in various product presentations.
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Annual savings of $1M-$2M per year
*Assuming a nugget volume of 4,000 lbs/hr.
Key Benefits
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High-precision nugget-by-nugget laser imaging and analysis bring unparalleled uniformity to meet/exceed customer specs on a single pass
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50%+ Reduction in labor costs associated with nugget processing and sorting
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Increase trim upgrade yield
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Improve compliance with customer specifications while increasing yield of “in-spec” nugget
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Convert/upgrade nuggets that have historically been identified as “out-of-spec” (due to human error)
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Accurately meet customer spec on a single pass by eliminating unwanted nugget variation
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Hit target weight within 1.6g standard deviation
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Real-time process control, and innovative reporting features enable data-driven plant optimization
Stages of Operation
SINGULATION
All nugget chunks are singulated & separated evenly across six high-speed belts.
IMAGING
Each individual nugget chunk is scanned by a 3D laser to measure its size and other dimensional attributes.
EJECTION
After being measured by the 3D laser, nuggets are air-blown into their respective bin/tote.
Features
Capacity: Nuggets 4,000 to 4,200 lbs/hr
Number of lanes: 6
Ejection: Take out conveyors
Nominal water usage: 5 gpm (19 lpm)
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Length (No tank): 41'-0" - 12.5m
Height: 9'-7" - 2.9m
Automated Real-Time Reports
SMART Portal: Monitor machine performance remotely
Real-time Process
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Enable innovative digital reporting features (Source-by-Source, Batch-by-Batch, and Nugget-by-Nugget) to drive plant optimization and eliminate/reduce QC labor needs.
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Monitor machine performance remotely to identify suboptimal upstream settings that may negatively impact product uniformity and machine throughput.
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Share complete digital reports with customers, eliminating/reducing the need for customer audits.
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The number of bins/totes is entirely customizable depending on production goals & strategy.
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Bin 1: less than 10g
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Bin 2: 10g – 22g
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Bin 3: greater than 22g
Monitor machine performance remotely to identify suboptimal upstream settings that may be negatively impacting product uniformity and machine throughput.
GET IN TOUCH
VISIT US OR SEND US YOUR PRODUCT TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF.
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Visit our testing facility in New Orleans Louisiana to see it for yourself.
Send us some of your product and we will test it on the SMART Sorter for you or demonstrate the test live.
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