New Sorters Products

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...

Sorters feature modular, space-saving designs.

Offering layout flexibility, LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt sorters utilize linear synchronous motor that eliminates contact between moving parts and reduces noise down to 62 dBA max. Products provide full access to multiple floor levels with frame inclines up to 10Ã-

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...

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...

Industrywide Applications for Deep Drawn Metal Stamping

Deep-drawn metal stamping applies a significant punching force to radically draw metal sheets into a die cavity. Finished components produced by this process tend to have a depth that exceeds their diameter, which is why manufacturers refer to it as "deep-drawn" metal stamping.

Sliding Shoe Sorter features all-electric switching system.

With operating speed of 350 fpm, UniSortÃ-® VII offers positive, gentle sortation for both single-sided and dual-sided applications. Sliding shoe sorter features 30Ã-

IDAutomation Updates ActiveX Component to Support USPS OneCode

(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com, Inc. announces the update of their Barcode ActiveX product to support USPS OneCode. USPS OneCode (also known as the 4-State Customer Barcode, OneCode Solution Barcode and USPS4CB) is a height-modulated bar-code designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both PLANET and POSTNET information to be combined into a single symbol. The...

Sorting Robot removes cut shapes from cutting machine.

Dynamic Robotic Parts Sorting system is capable of unloading cut parts by job or offloading to pallets, shelves or conveyors, and integrates with existing CNC cutting operations. Unattended material handling is provided and system offers seamless process from sheet, nesting, and shape cutting to part removal. System features multi-axis FANUC robot and controller, application specific grippers,...

Parts Sorting System automates lean manufacturing.

Integrating with existing CNC cutting operations, Dynamic Robotic Parts Sorting System automates task of removing cut shapes from skeleton produced on 2D shape cutting machine, and converts nesting data to robotic paths automatically. Providing unattended material handling for lights-out operation, system includes multi-axis FANUC robot and controller, application-specific grippers, configurable...

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...

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,...

Sentry Equipment Introduces New Compact Hygienic Automatic Sampler

As a leader in industrial sampling equipment at Sentry Equipment, our success is built on a history of innovation and designs that epitomize value and efficiency. The new Hygienic Automatic Sampler is another example of our dedication to developing quality engineered products. To learn how this product can streamline the sampling process for dry, free-flowing materials, see our new video.