8 Chute Peanuts Color Sorter Machine 512 Channels Nuts Color Sorter CCD Color sorter for grain

8 Chute Peanuts Color Sorter Machine 512 Channels Nuts Color Sorter CCD Color sorter for grain

A peanut color sorter is a specialized machine that automates the process of separating peanuts by color, shape, and other visual defects to ensure product quality, safety, and uniformity. Unlike mechanical sorting, it uses advanced optical sensors and artificial intelligence for high-precision classification.

Here is an overview of its core working principle:

1. Feeding & Alignment: Peanuts are fed from a hopper onto a vibrating tray or belt, spreading them into a single layer for individual inspection.
2. Optical Scanning & AI Analysis: As peanuts pass through a detection chamber, they are scanned by high-resolution cameras (CCD/CMOS) under specialized LED or infrared light. Sophisticated image processing software and AI algorithms analyze each peanut in real-time, identifying defects based on color, shape, and texture.
3. Ejection & Separation: When a defective peanut (e.g., moldy, discolored, rotten) or foreign material is identified, the system triggers a precisely timed burst of compressed air from a high-speed solenoid valve to eject it from the product stream. Good peanuts continue into the accept chute.

Key Technical Features for Peanuts

Modern peanut sorters incorporate several advanced features to handle the specific challenges of peanut sorting:

· Multi-Spectral Detection: Beyond standard color cameras, many machines use infrared (IR) or laser sensors. These can detect internal defects invisible to the human eye, such as internal mold or hollow kernels, by analyzing density and structural composition.
· AI Deep Learning: Advanced models use deep learning platforms. The system can independently learn and adapt to new defect patterns, improving accuracy over time, especially for subtle or complex defects.
· High-Speed Precision Ejection: Equipped with banks of high-frequency solenoid valves that fire within milliseconds, these systems ensure accurate ejection with minimal product loss (low "good product take-out ratio").
· Customizable Sorting Programs: Users can save and switch between different sorting "recipes" for various peanut types (e.g., runner, virginia) or defect profiles, allowing flexibility on a single production line.

 Comparison of Machine Types & Specifications

Different models are designed for varying production scales and defect profiles. The table below compares two common types based on search results.

Belt-Type Sorter

· Best for: Fragile, irregular, or large products; high-capacity lines.
· Key Feature: Gentle handling on a conveyor belt; allows for multiple inspections from different angles.
· Example Throughput: ~6-20 tons/hour.
· Typical Power: ~5-11 kW.

Chute-Type (Free-Fall) Sorter

· Best for: Free-flowing grains, nuts; cost-effective operation.
· Key Feature: Products fall past sensors in channels; compact design.
· Example Throughput: ~0.5-6.4 tons/hour.
· Typical Power: ~1-7 kW.

Primary Applications & Defects Removed

Peanut color sorters are critical in processing plants for:

· Defect Removal: Accurately eject moldy, rotten, germinated, insect-damaged, shriveled, and discolored peanuts.
· Foreign Material Removal: Eliminates non-peanut materials like stones, glass, metal fragments, clods, and sticks from the product stream.
· Quality Grading: Can sort peanuts into different grades based on color uniformity or size, adding value to the final product.

 Benefits of Automation

Using a color sorter provides significant advantages over manual sorting:

· Unmatched Consistency & Quality: Delivers a product with near-perfect color uniformity and purity, meeting stringent food safety standards.
· High Efficiency & Lower Cost: Processes hundreds to thousands of kilograms per hour, replacing dozens of manual workers and significantly reducing labor costs and human error.
· Enhanced Food Safety: Critical for removing peanuts with aflatoxin (a carcinogenic mold), which is often visible as discoloration, thereby mitigating major health and financial risks.
· Data-Driven Optimization: Some smart systems provide production data and remote monitoring, helping optimize the entire processing line.

2. Technical Parameters:

3. Machine Features:

· Advanced Optical System: High-speed cameras and LED illumination for accurate defect detection.

· AI-Powered Sorting: Learns and adapts to complex defects like sour, insect-damaged, or immature beans.

· High Efficiency & Yield: Sorts at speeds exceeding thousands of kilograms per hour with minimal good bean loss.

· Hygienic & Consistent: Provides a sanitary automated solution, eliminating human error and variability.

· User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-set parameters and comprehensive production data reporting.

4. Examples of Color Sorting Examples

How to get the correct size and suitable price of wenyao color sorter machine?

Step 1. Which kinds of the material do you want to sort ?

Step 2. How much input capacity for the raw materials per hour?

Step 3. In order to know the impurity rate of the raw materials which are needed to be sorted, please send us 3 pictures as following:
1. Raw material picture(feeding in the machine materials)
2. Accepted material picture(you want to save the good materials)
3. Rejected material picture(you want to sort out the bad materials)

5. Our Service:

A: For software:We have installed WIFI remote control system on machine,Once machine arrived in your local we will connect with machine touch screen provide technical assistance from Chinese factory.

B:For hardware:We will supply you the spare parts ship together with machine,In case you face hardware problems,we will guide you how to repair by live videos.

6.Packing and Delivery:

Packaging Details:
Our products use professional wooden cases with PE plastic bag.
Package size will depend on each model size.

Delivery Detail:
Within 15 - 20 days after received deposit.

Package  :

7.FAQ

1. How to use the machine?
We will supply the Installation instructions or video and our engineers will train your operators.

2. How long about the guarantee period?two year. And we supply lifelong software upgrade services for our customers.

3. Can you supply the air compressor, air tank and air filters?
Yes, we can provide above equipments, our standard offer includes color sorter machine with air compressor, air tank and filters.

4. Is oversea service available?
Yes, our engineers could go abroad when required.

5. How to calculate Installation personnel cost?
On condition that customer requires to install, our company would like to send 1 Engineer to guide for installation, then customer should to pay the cost, including transaction of Engineer's visa, transportation(air) for go abroad. and accommodation , local transportation and security when the Engineer arrived.

Why Choose Wenyao Color Sorter?

1. Over 17 years experience which focus on sorter machine. One of the most advanced manufacturer in Hefei, Anhui.

2. After-Sales service guarantee: We have a professional after sales service team, one-to-one customer service to help customers install and debug.

3. We have service station over Southeast Asia, cooperate reseller in more than 100 countries.

4. Quality assurance of raw materials: the raw material we purchase are certified qualified products.

5. Quality process assurance: We have been authorized by CE & ISO quality management system, each process of production are under strictly standard.

6. System test: Our technical engineers check the product performance, even every part is subjected to rigorous aging test to ensure that the factory products would being in full compliance with customer requirements.

7. Shipping guarantee: We have professional packaging operation team, independent export qualification to ensure product safety and stability to reach customers in hands.