SORTON IRIS

HAZELNUT SHELL AND KERNELS SEPARATION EXPERT
Equipped with InGaAs composite infrared system, realizes the separation of hazelnut shells and kernels.
I Channel type structure, the material falls smoothly.
Optional intelligent anti-breakage technology, achieves ultra-low breakage rate, reduces product loss.
Optional intelligent upper vacuum system, efficient filtering of slight drift, dust and other foreign matter at the feeding end to ensure purer feeding.

Tanis Sorton Iris: High-Precision Optical Color and Defect Sorting System

New Standard in Product Quality with Optical Detection
Modern seed, grain, and legume processing requires more than traditional separation methods. The Tanis Sorton Iris provides high-speed optical sorting using advanced cameras, intelligent algorithms, and fast-response air ejectors. It ensures maximum product quality through precise color, shape, defect, and foreign matter separation—critical for export standards and premium classifications.

Working Principle

  • Products are aligned from the feeding silo via a vibratory mechanism to the drop line.

  • Double-sided high-resolution cameras (RGB, NIR, optional InGaAs) analyze each product in milliseconds.

  • Unwanted products (off-color, defective, fungal, foreign matter) are removed by air ejectors responding in microseconds.

  • Thousands of products are analyzed and sorted per second, ensuring only high-quality items proceed.

Application Areas

  • Hybrid and certified seed class separation

  • Color and defect removal in legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils)

  • Selection of oilseeds (sunflower, corn, canola)

  • Removal of broken, rotten, or fungal-spotted grains

  • Separation of foreign materials (stones, hulls, stems)

  • Positioned at final quality control before packaging

Outstanding Features

  • High Sorting Accuracy: Optical precision up to 99%

  • Double-Sided Imaging: Full product surface analysis

  • Advanced Camera Options: RGB, NIR, InGaAs

  • Fast Ejector System: 0.5 ms response minimizes product loss

  • AI-Supported Settings: Automatic learning and saveable recipes

  • Low Air and Energy Consumption: Optimized operation reduces costs

Process Advantages
The Sorton Iris evaluates each grain individually, detecting color, shape, texture, brightness, and surface defects. This reduces waste, ensures clear quality segmentation, and meets export standards reliably.

Ease of Maintenance and Use

  • Touchscreen interface for quick setting changes and recipe storage

  • Fast product transitions with modular design

  • Easy cleaning and maintenance with accessible structure

Integration and Control

  • Compatible with PLC, SCADA, and ERP systems

  • Digital storage of separation data, production reports, and quality analysis

  • Remote management and monitoring supported

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which products can it be used for? Grains, legumes, oilseeds, and any agricultural products requiring color or defect sorting.

  2. Other than color, what criteria can it separate? Shape, size, defects, brightness, fungal traces, and texture differences.

  3. What is the waste rate? Minimal; ejectors target only unwanted grains.

  4. Is changing settings difficult? No, the touch interface and saveable recipes simplify transitions.

  5. Is it automation-compatible? Yes, supports PLC/SCADA integration and remote monitoring.

Conclusion
The Tanis Sorton Iris is a fast, efficient, and precise optical sorting system that ensures product quality, reduces waste, and meets premium and export standards. It is a reliable quality control solution for modern processing facilities.