Advanced Technology Optical Sorting Machines White Red Quinoa Color Sorter Machine

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Quinoa Color Sorter - Professional Description

A Quinoa Color Sorter is an advanced optical-electromechanical machine designed to automatically inspect and separate quinoa grains based on their color differences. It is a critical piece of equipment in the food processing industry for enhancing product purity, quality, and value.

1. Core Function & Purpose

The primary purpose of a quinoa color sorter is to efficiently remove defective, discolored grains, and foreign materials from bulk quinoa. This includes:

· Off-color grains: Yellow, black, green, or immature seeds.
· Defective grains: Burnt, spotted, moldy, or insect-damaged seeds.
· Foreign materials: Small stones, glass, metal fragments, and seeds from other crops.

2. Key Working Principle

The operation is based on optics, sensors, and precision ejection:

· Feeding & Alignment: Raw quinoa is fed from a hopper onto a vibrating chute or conveyor belt, which spreads the grains into a single layer for optimal inspection.
· Optical Scanning: As the grains free-fall (or move rapidly), they pass through a high-resolution inspection zone. Here, they are illuminated by a full-spectrum LED light system.
· Color Detection: High-speed, high-resolution CCD cameras or CMOS cameras capture the color and shape of each individual grain from multiple angles.
· Data Processing & Decision: The captured images are instantly analyzed by a sophisticated digital signal processor (DSP) or AI algorithm. This system compares each grain's color against pre-set acceptance criteria.
· Precision Ejection: Any grain identified as defective triggers a command to a bank of high-speed, precision air nozzles. A short, powerful burst of compressed air diverts the rejected particle into the waste chute, while good grains continue their natural trajectory into the accepted product chute.

3. Salient Features & Advantages

· High Efficiency & Speed: Capable of processing large volumes (e.g., 100 kg/h to 2,000+ kg/h), ensuring high throughput for industrial production lines.
· Exceptional Accuracy: Achieves sorting accuracy rates of 99.99%+, significantly surpassing manual sorting capabilities.
· User-Friendly Interface: Features a touchscreen HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for easy parameter setting, operation, and production data monitoring.
· Hygienic Design: Constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., SS304) with a smooth, easy-to-clean surface, complying with international food safety standards (like HACCP, GMP).
· Low Operational Cost: Utilizes energy-efficient LEDs and optimized air usage, minimizing running costs.
· Flexibility: Easily adjustable settings allow for sorting different quinoa varieties (white, red, black) and severity of defects.

4. Technical Specifications (Typical)

· Channels: 64, 128, 192, 256 (more channels typically mean higher processing capacity).
· Camera Type: High-resolution Full-color CCD/CMOS cameras.
· Ejection System: Solenoid valve-controlled high-speed air jets.
· Power Supply: Standard industrial voltage (e.g., 220V/380V, 50/60Hz).
· Compressed Air Requirement: ~0.6-0.8 MPa (6-8 bar).

Quinoa color sorter is an indispensable automation solution for processors aiming to deliver consistently pure, high-quality, and safe quinoa to the market, thereby maximizing yield and profitability.