Key Technology, Inc.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Key Technology Exhibits FluoRaptor(TM) at Interpack
January 8, 2008 - Key Technology introduces FluoRaptor(TM), the new fluorescence-sensing laser sorter, to the European market at Interpack. FluoRaptor maximizes the detection and removal of defects, extraneous vegetable matter (EVM), and foreign material (FM) based on differing levels of chlorophyll as well as color, size, and shape. Using the most powerful laser in the food industry in...
Read More »Sorter removes core from cut iceberg and romaine lettuce.
OptyxÃ-® with Raptor allows processors of iceberg and romaine lettuce to cut un-cored head with conventional cutting technology and use Optyx to remove core, eliminating need for manual coring and outer leaf removal. Using color cameras, sorter analyzes size and shape as well as subtle color differences. With its Raptor laser set to inspect within IR light spectrum, unit detects/removes core...
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Ocean Spray-® Relies on Vibratory Shakers from Key Technology
March 21, 2007 - Producing the finest sweetened dried cranberries (SDC) is a science that Ocean Spray-® has been working to perfect. From its fourth Craisins-® line, which started up in May 2006 to its fifth line, scheduled to start up in the Spring of 2007 in Markham, WA, Ocean Spray relies on sanitary Smart Shaker-® solutions from Key Technology. Key's versatile Iso-Flo-® vibratory shakers...
Read More »Key Technology Introduces G6 Upgrade Program for Non-Key Brand Sorters
November 9, 2006 - Key Technology introduces the G6 Upgrade Program for select non-Key brand sorters. By modernizing the sorter's vision engine, cameras, and lighting, Key enables processors to simultaneously improve product quality and increase product yield while minimizing capital costs. This upgrade program achieves rapid payback based on significant performance improvements equivalent to new...
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Fresh-Cut Produce Sorter has gentle, sanitary design.
Designed for fresh-cut material processors, TegraÃ-® sorters automatically detect and remove defects and foreign material from produce with up to 100% accuracy. Metal-mesh catenary C-BeltÃ-® uses gravity and centrifugal force to gently accelerate, stabilize, and launch product into inspection zone, which is scanned by tri-chromatic Vis/IR cameras. System is offered with 30 or 60 in. wide...
Read More »Key Technology Introduces Industry-Leading Five-Year Standard Warranty on Iso-Flo-® and Impulse(TM) Shakers
October 27, 2006 - Key Technology introduces a new industry-leading warranty on its Iso-Flo-® family of vibratory conveyors and Impulse(TM) family of electromagnetic shakers. The new five-year limited warranty comes standard on all Iso-Flo and Impulse conveyors shipped to North American and Latin American customers beginning October 1, 2006. Extending the standard warranty from two years to five...
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High-Volume Laser Sorter suits food industry applications.
OptyxÃ-® 6000 Series uses Raptor Laser Technology to sort fresh, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables at production rates to 40,000 lb/hr. It has 48 in. wide scanning area in which to detect small defects and foreign material to optimize product quality and maximize food safety. All-digital architecture and color cameras analyze objects for size and shape as well as color difference to...
Read More »Defect Removal System targets potato processing industry.
Designed to detect and cut out defects in potato strips at rates to 16,200 lb/hr, ADRÃ-® 5 integrates inspection capabilities of G6 electro-optical platform with modular vision engine and trichromatic cameras. Components include Hi-Res Vis/IR cameras, belt conveyor, rotary cutter, and Iso-FloÃ-® vibratory conveyors, combined to facilitate process of aligning, isolating, inspecting, and...
Read More »Sorter offers laser-sensing technology.
OptyxÃ-® 3000 Series sorter suits packaging lines handling up to 6 tons of product per hour. As Class I laser sorter, OptyxÃ-® 3000 maximizes simultaneous detection and removal of defects and foreign material. Using high intensity discharge illumination system and CCD-based camera, sorter analyzes size, shape, and subtle color differences. Compact, self-contained unit connects to air,...
Read More »Electromagnetic Shakers provide precise metering.
Intended for tight fitting processing and packaging distribution lines, stainless steel Impulse(TM) Compact Shakers feature solid-state controls that allow conveying pan amplitudes from 0-100%. Sizes range from 8-15.7 in. wide and from 5-6.5 ft long. All units are dust and moisture resistant with controls housed in NEMA 4X rated enclosure. With oil-free electromagnetic drives, shakers help ensure...
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